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News & Updates

Recent updates

15-07-2015

NZPIF in the news in June and July

Over the last month, there have been several announcements of important changes to the Residential Tenancy Act and changes in Government policy relating to the property investment industry. The subjects of NZPIF media comments have included the proposed capital gains tax for properties sold within two years, and requirements for insulation and smoke alarms in rented properties.

Media interviews

22 June – Radio NZ Andrew King interviewed about renting, WOF, and security of tenure

25 June – NZ Listener. Andrew King interview- Read more here

29 June – Taranaki Daily News. Colin Comber. Warm healthy homes (Opinion Piece)

30 June – RadioNZ. Andrew King interview. Home owners could be caught by the Bright Line test.

15 July – Stuff website news and RadioNZ reported on Andrew King’s presentation to the Government Finance and Executive Committee when it met in Auckland. The effect of different lengths of time involved in the Bright Line test were the subject of discussion.

 

Media releases

30 June – Home owners could pay property tax as well. Read this here  

1 July – Calls for removing mortgage deductibility Read this here  

9 July – Landlords see benefits in rental improvements Read this here  

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