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.

NZ Property Investor

KEEP ON CARRYING ON • Covid-19 is back, forcing New Zealand into lockdown 2.0 and causing economic chaos again. But despite a lack of certainty over what the future holds, it’s best for investors to keep calm and carry on.

MORTGAGE DEFERRAL SCHEME EXTENDED • The Reserve Bank has confirmed the mortgage deferral scheme will be extended until next year following the second Covid-19 prompted lockdown in Auckland.

GREENS WANT MORE LANDLORD REGULATION • Rental Warrants of Fitness (WoF) and licensing for landlords and property managers are key elements within the Green Party’s new ‘Homes for All’ housing policy.

NZ PROPERTY INVESTOR EVENTS CALENDAR • Your monthly round up of property investment related events around the country.

LANDLORDS.CO.NZ TOP FIVE – AUGUST • The NZ Property Investor website, landlords.co.nz has had a busy month. Here are the top five most-read stories.

MEDIATING COMMERCIAL RENT DISPUTES • Commercial rent disputes have been an ongoing problem since New Zealand’s first lockdown, but just before lockdown 2.0 the Government finally announced how it would try to help.

ELECTION NON-ISSUE FOR PROPERTY • Think the election is a big consideration for property buyers and sellers? Well, think again. A new survey reveals that the election is not, in fact, a big concern for many.

KEEPING THE PEACE • A ruling around harassment and quiet enjoyment should set a clear precedent on landlords’ rights with regard to entering a property.

UNCERTAIN OUTLOOK • Strong sales and rising prices characterise the latest market data, but lockdown 2.0 has thrown a curveball for the outlook going foward, writes Miriam Bell.

WHAT’S DRIVING HOUSE PRICES?

IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO INVEST? • There are many positive indicators for growth in the property market, despite the current recession, writes John Bolton.

BREACHING THE PEACE • Is it possible for a landlord to terminate a tenancy because the tenant’s teenager’s dangerous driving is causing safety concerns among the neighbouring tenants?

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOW RATES • The cost of borrowing is at an all-time low, and the OCR looks likely to trend lower, writes Ryan Smuts.

BUSTING TRUST MYTHS • Matthew Gilligan busts some of the most commonly held misconceptions about trusts, following the passing of the new Trusts Act.

PASSION FOR PROPERTY • After unexpectedly catching the property bug seven years ago, Whanganui investors Dan and Allena Timmins have built up a high-performing portfolio and now they’re keen to share the secrets of their success, reports Miriam Bell. Photography by Mark Brimblecombe.

DAN & ALLENA’S INVESTING TIPS

SUPER CITY ON HOLD • In August, Auckland was thrust back into alert level three in response to a Covid-19 outbreak, so will lockdown 2.0 derail the Super City’s property market? Miriam Bell investigates.

NEW TENANCY LAW REFORMS IMPACT • The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill passed into law on August 5, so what are the changes and how will they impact on landlords? Joanna Jefferies investigates.

TIPS FOR LANDLORDING UNDER THE NEW RULES

SIX COST-EFFECTIVE RENO IDEAS • We’ve teamed up with the good people from Builderscrack to give you a rundown of the most cost-effective ways to add value to your investment property.

GETTING RENT REVIEWS RIGHT • Rent reviews are an important part of commercial leases. Miriam Bell takes a look at what commercial landlords need to know...