MPIA Christmas Dinner

It's time to relax, kick back and enjoy the company of other property investors like yourselves.
01-12-2021 more >>

Not many mega-landlords

A Sunday Star Times article today claims that New Zealand is owned by a group of mega landlords and not the mum and dad landlords owning one or two rentals.
28-11-2021 more >>

NZPIF welcomes new Privacy Commission Guidelines.

The NZ Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) welcomes the new guidelines released by the Privacy Commission. These guidelines are governed by the Privacy Act 2020 and must be followed by all private rental property providers, including property managers.
11-11-2021 more >>

New program of compliance from Privacy Commissioner

The Privacy Commissioner is cracking down on the lack of compliance by property managers and agencies in a new program aimed at protecting tenants' personal information.
10-11-2021 more >>

MPIA - Nick Goodall Head of Research for CoreLogic

Nick looks beyond what you hear in the media and looks at the real things happening in the property market. This includes a fresh view on some of the public data as well as in-depth analysis of CoreLogic's own unique datasets
03-11-2021 more >>

Official Cash rate increased to 0.50 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee agreed to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 0.50 per cent. Consistent with their assessment at the time of the August Statement, it is appropriate to continue reducing the level of monetary stimulus so as to maintain low inflation and support maximum sustainable employment.
06-10-2021 more >>

MPIA Speaker TBA CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

06-10-2021 more >>

Government's rental property interest deductibility details released

In March this year, the Government brought in radical changes for property investors, treating them differently from any other business by removing the ability to deduct mortgage interest as a legitimate business expense. MBIE, IRD, accountants and tax experts do not support these changes.
29-09-2021 more >>

MPIA - Happy Hour Friday CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 17th September 2021

Come and join us for an informal get together at the Cosmopolitan Club to meet socially with your fellow members
17-09-2021 more >>

MPIA - CANCELLED - Cyndi Gildea of City Central Property Management

Come along and hear how an experienced Property Manager in today's environment is an essential professional to your rental business.
01-09-2021 more >>

Game Meeting

Play the Hybrid Real Estate game to understand the effect of the property cycle on equity and growth.
21-08-2021 more >>

Official cash rate on hold at 0.25 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee agreed to retain the current stimulatory level of monetary settings, keeping the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 0.25 per cent for now. Today’s decision was made in the context of the Government’s imposition of Level 4 COVID restrictions on activity across New Zealand. 
18-08-2021 more >>

MPIA - Local Investors

These are the investment journeys of three local investors. All are different and there is no one rule to residential property investing, but can you spot any common themes?
04-08-2021 more >>

Controversial tenant shows why 90 day notice needed

Sharyn Shepherd, also known as Hope Maree Taylor, is a convicted fraudster who has reportedly harassed her neighbours at the Otautahi Community Housing Trust complex so much that they are frightened to go outside.
26-07-2021 more >>

MPIA - NZPIF Executive

Hear about the work that is being done on members behalf and updates on the Government's proposed changes
07-07-2021 more >>

Reserve Bank approved to use debt to income ratios

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced plans to add debt to income ratios to its tool kit to dampen investor demand for properties.
17-06-2021 more >>

Debt serviceability restrictions added to tools the Reserve Bank can use

The Reserve Bank and the Minister of Finance have agreed to update their shared Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on macro-prudential policy and add debt serviceability restrictions to the list of potential tools available.
16-06-2021 more >>

Confusing consultation paper

The Government has released a 143-page discussion paper on removing mortgage interest tax deductibility on investment properties and the extension of the Bright line test.
12-06-2021 more >>

MPIA - Games Night

Set your investment goals and compete in a changing property market.
02-06-2021 more >>

Landlords say money would be better spent on something else

The government used the housing announcements of March 23 as its main avenue for legislation relating to rental properties. Still, it has, however, set aside $80 million in the Budget for the Bond Centre, Tenancy Tribunal, and Healthy Homes initiatives.
21-05-2021 more >>

Government rejects first home buyers, tenants and rental providers

The First Home Buyers Club, Tenants Protection Canterbury and the NZ Property Investors Federation have presented a letter to Government requesting them to reconsider removing mortgage interest costs on rental properties.
12-05-2021 more >>

MPIA - PNCC on minor dwellings and residential infill subdivision

If you've been wondering how to convert that large rear section into dollars and contribute to increasing NZ's housing stock then don't miss this meeting
05-05-2021 more >>

MPIA TBA

04-05-2021 more >>

Officials against rental property interest deductibility removal

Newly released information shows that in addition to Inland Revenue and Treasury, officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development were unanimous in advising the Government against removing rental property mortgage interest as a tax deduction. This opposition is also supported by economists, the general public and even tenant groups who are also stating that the policy will lead to rent rises.
04-05-2021 more >>

MPIA - Happy Hour Friday 30th April 2021

Come and join us for an informal get together at the Coachman Hotel to meet socially with your fellow members
30-04-2021 more >>