NZ Property Investor

The New Zealand Property investor magazine provides readers with information you can use to successfully invest in residential property. You can learn from the experts, read the stories of your fellow investors and keep up to date with the latest house prices and rental statistics.

Heading to the polls • It’s nearly election time, so make sure you have your say on who runs the country on November 7.

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Unlocking more investment into housing • Investor migrants in the so-called ‘golden visa’ scheme will soon be allowed to invest in approved managed funds for build-to-rent developments.

Era of big gains ends • ASB says New Zealand’s long era of strong house price gains may be over, with future growth likely to be more moderate and tied more closely to income growth.

ACT announces ring-fencing removal for new builds • ACT has promised to remove rental loss ring-fencing for new builds, as Matt Ball from New Zealand Property Investor Federation explains.

Massive upheaval for Airbnb landlords • Investors and developers nationwide are nervously awaiting a Christchurch District Court appeal that could determine the future of properties rented exclusively as Airbnbs.

Recognition from rivals • Auckland-based Aspire Property Management has taken out an Auckland Business Award for customer experience, with the trophy presented by one of its biggest competitors.

Wake-up call • Excessive early morning noise drives apartment owner to Tenancy Tribunal.

What’s happening in the market • Sally Lindsay presents a wrap-up of what’s been happening in the New Zealand market.

What’s moving the needle? • If you’ve noticed the price at the pump climbing lately, you’ve already got the short version of why interest rates are back in the spotlight. Kris Pedersen elaborates.

QA • Our experts address your property queries

Policies we need this election • Matt Ball from NZPIF on what policies will be the best for landlords this election.

Right first time • Cairo Devey has a successful formula for ensuring each property he purchases is a successful investment. Now he’s helping others secure strong-yielding investments, as Joanna Mathers explains.

Property at the polls • Capital gains tax, wealth tax, land tax, interest deductibility and renters’ rights: property has become one of the biggest battlegrounds of the election. For investors, the result could determine the rules of the game for years to come as Sally Lindsay explains.

No vague promises • A code-compliant house is a lower bar than you think; Homestar certification provides you with assurance your home is warm, dry and healthy.

The numbers behind the exemption • Rachel Radford from Builderscrack expolres whether Kiwis are making the most of the granny flat exemption.

FRESH THINKING ABOUT MINOR DWELLINGS • The ‘granny flat’ rule makes it easier to build minor dwellings up to 70m2, and good ventilation deserves to be part of the plan from day one.

Small home, big asset • HouseMe’s Bryce Glover explains the new granny flat rules and why his company believes the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) remains important for property investors.

TAKE IT OUTSIDE • A well-designed outdoor living area can make a property more enjoyable, more desirable to tenants and potentially more valuable —without the cost and complexity of adding another room. Caleb Pearson explains how to get it right.

Top tips • For rejuvinating outdoor areas…

LURE OF THE LAKES • Aussies are crossing the ditch for the high-end life in Queenstown and Wānaka, explains Sally Lindsay.

What property needs from the next government • Leonie Freeman from Property Council discusses policies...