The Labour Factor – what will the impact be on property prices in New Zealand?

November 23, 2017

by Alan Henderson, Director NB: Since writing this article the RBNZ (as predicted) has announced easing of LVR rules effective 1 January 2018. We have a new government in NZ, finally a decision, and now the burning question is what will the Labour impact be in general and specifically on property prices? Perspective Another Labour govt, we’ve had them…

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Important changes to the Tenancies Act re: Insulation that landlords need to be aware of

November 23, 2017

Why? If your tenants complain to the ministry you could be up for a $4,000 fine. You may have missed our emails regarding insulation. If so – contact your property manager now to discuss how we can get this sorted for you. All residential rental homes will be required to have insulation to help keep…

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Compulsory insulation requirements landlords need to be aware of

October 1, 2017

There has been a lot of media interest in landlords providing warm and dry homes to tenants added to recently by policy announcements in this election season. On 31st May 2016, Parliament unanimously passed the Residential Tenancy Amendment bill that addressed smoke alarms and insulation. Smoke Alarms The requirement for smoke alarms came into effect…

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