Warmer, drier, safer rental law kicks in

Tenancy law changes covering smoke alarms, insulation, enforcement of standards and property abandonment come into effect tomorrow, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says
30-06-2016 more >>

Big price reductions on heating from Infracomfort

It is worth looking at the heating options offered by Infracomfort. They have reduced pricing and have a new product to offer.
20-06-2016 more >>

New relocation grant available from Monday

Grants of up to $5000 to cover costs involved in moving from Auckland will be available from Monday, 20 June, for eligible people who may want to relocate to other areas of the country but find cost a barrier.
17-06-2016 more >>

June meeting

Come, meet up and talk property with like minded people At this meeting we will have Dave Pullen from the NZ Home Heating, Rowena from EnergySmart and Lyndal Lane fromEnvironment Canterbury Being covered will be: the local schools’ kindling fund raiser; subsidies, insulation options, free home heating assessments and curtain bank services that are for members own homes and rental properties; and how to have a warmer home by burning smoke free. Plus I will demonstrate the kindling cracker invented by 14 year old Ayla Hutchinson, as an easy axe free option to cutting kindling. Members will also be invited to a free, smoke free fire demonstration held the following week at Menzies with David Pullen. David will show how to do the smoke free technique on a log burner, which is one of those things that you need to see to believe, and David will also be available to do in home teachings of the smoke free burning for members , and tenants, as well.
16-06-2016 more >>

Law change proposed to address 'P' house problem

National MP Andrew Bayly is proposing changes in the law to address the problem with methamphetamine-contaminated houses.
15-06-2016 more >>

Are there really too many property investors?

A recent CoreLogic report has claimed that 46% of property sales in Auckland over the last month were to investors. This figure was obtained by counting the number of properties bought by people who have an existing home. Apart from investing, there are many other situations where this may occur.
13-06-2016 more >>

Reducing risk as a landlord

The NZPIF insurance providers - Initio and First Lane Insurance - have provided these eight tips for reducing risk as a landlord
10-06-2016 more >>

We don't need more regulation

Last month I wrote about house prices rising and the calls for more regulation. Unfortunately the calls for more regulation have been heard and the Reserve Bank is looking to introduce loan-to-income restrictions for mortgages.
07-06-2016 more >>

New policy proposed for urban development

The Government’s proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity will require councils to ensure land supply for housing and business keeps pace with growth, Environment, Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says.
02-06-2016 more >>