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Median rents have dropped back from their summer peak and the number of new tenancies is at a record low
29th Aug 22, 10:11am
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Median rents have dropped back from their summer peak and the number of new tenancies is at a record low
The biggest rent increases in the year to March were in South Auckland
Reserve Bank says 25 basis points OCR hike will see average mortgage holder pay an extra $825 a year
25th Feb 22, 5:00am
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Reserve Bank says 25 basis points OCR hike will see average mortgage holder pay an extra $825 a year
A Bill has been introduced to parliament that inserts 'fairness' changes into all commercial leases that will upend the business model of landlords during a pandemic
15th Oct 21, 11:27am
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A Bill has been introduced to parliament that inserts 'fairness' changes into all commercial leases that will upend the business model of landlords during a pandemic
House prices continue to rise faster than rents making residential property investment less attractive
21st Aug 21, 9:16am
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House prices continue to rise faster than rents making residential property investment less attractive
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was asked for advice on temporary rent controls, as it warned the Government taxing investors more could increase rents
29th Apr 21, 12:24pm
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Ministry of Housing and Urban Development was asked for advice on temporary rent controls, as it warned the Government taxing investors more could increase rents
Diana Clement looks in detail at the implications of the new Residential Tenancies Act changes, that come with hardened opinions by landlords, and welcomed by tenant advocates
12th Sep 20, 9:18am
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Diana Clement looks in detail at the implications of the new Residential Tenancies Act changes, that come with hardened opinions by landlords, and welcomed by tenant advocates
Neither retailers nor commercial property owners satisfied with where the Government landed on how rent relief should be negotiated
4th Jun 20, 6:42pm
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Neither retailers nor commercial property owners satisfied with where the Government landed on how rent relief should be negotiated
Temporary amendment to Property Law Act will require 'a fair reduction' in rent where a business has suffered a loss of revenue because of COVID-19
4th Jun 20, 8:54am
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Temporary amendment to Property Law Act will require 'a fair reduction' in rent where a business has suffered a loss of revenue because of COVID-19
Commercial property management company Re-Leased says half the rent owed to its landlord clients is now overdue, normally it would be less than 10%
16th Apr 20, 11:25am
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Commercial property management company Re-Leased says half the rent owed to its landlord clients is now overdue, normally it would be less than 10%
New temporary loss carry-back scheme to put cash in struggling firms' pockets; Changes to tax loss continuity rules to help firms raise capital
15th Apr 20, 7:06am
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New temporary loss carry-back scheme to put cash in struggling firms' pockets; Changes to tax loss continuity rules to help firms raise capital
Rents increasing more than twice as fast in Wellington as Auckland, interest.co.nz analysis shows
27th Apr 19, 9:16am
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Rents increasing more than twice as fast in Wellington as Auckland, interest.co.nz analysis shows
The average rent has increased by $22 a week (+5.2%) in the last 12 months
Property Institute warns the Government's moves to 'ring fence' property tax losses will have a 'disastrous impact' on the market and significantly worsen the already existing rental accommodation shortage
24th Apr 18, 10:10am
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Property Institute warns the Government's moves to 'ring fence' property tax losses will have a 'disastrous impact' on the market and significantly worsen the already existing rental accommodation shortage
David Hargreaves says while the move to ring-fence' investors' losses on rental properties for tax purposes appears logical we must be cautious about assuming that all the consequences will be good ones
29th Mar 18, 4:46pm
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David Hargreaves says while the move to ring-fence' investors' losses on rental properties for tax purposes appears logical we must be cautious about assuming that all the consequences will be good ones
IRD releases 'ring-fencing' paper; Revenue Minister encourages feedback on proposal to ensure investors can't offset losses on property investments against other income
29th Mar 18, 11:31am
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IRD releases 'ring-fencing' paper; Revenue Minister encourages feedback on proposal to ensure investors can't offset losses on property investments against other income
Nikko AM bond manager Fergus McDonald sees 2018 bringing an earlier OCR rise, rent hikes and continued share market strength
21st Dec 17, 9:12am
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Nikko AM bond manager Fergus McDonald sees 2018 bringing an earlier OCR rise, rent hikes and continued share market strength
Average nationwide weekly rent up 5% compared to a year ago while average take home pay rises just 2.1%
8th Nov 17, 11:30am
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Average nationwide weekly rent up 5% compared to a year ago while average take home pay rises just 2.1%
Matt Nolan presents his Top 10 economic principles and capital-labour income shares
23rd Jun 17, 10:02am
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Matt Nolan presents his Top 10 economic principles and capital-labour income shares
Mutiple offending landlord ordered to pay over $16,000 including exemplary damages for unlawfully renting an unconsented, converted garage as a separate housing unit
18th Mar 17, 10:33am
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Mutiple offending landlord ordered to pay over $16,000 including exemplary damages for unlawfully renting an unconsented, converted garage as a separate housing unit
House prices may be at scary levels, but household budgets need to afford the rent, saving for a deposit, or a mortgage payment. And that is often a different story
15th Mar 17, 11:52am
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House prices may be at scary levels, but household budgets need to afford the rent, saving for a deposit, or a mortgage payment. And that is often a different story
We check the claim that 'wages are not rising at the same rate' as rents, and extend the review to other housing and household costs
9th Mar 17, 11:37am
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We check the claim that 'wages are not rising at the same rate' as rents, and extend the review to other housing and household costs
MBIE reminds landlords that if you collect rent on a rental home, you’re running a business and there are rules you’ll need to comply with
28th Jan 17, 9:51am
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MBIE reminds landlords that if you collect rent on a rental home, you’re running a business and there are rules you’ll need to comply with
Brad Olsen call for student loan repayments to start only after study is completed, and then at a higher rate. These changes would make it easier for students to survive without affecting the loan repayment flow
17th May 16, 9:51am
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Brad Olsen call for student loan repayments to start only after study is completed, and then at a higher rate. These changes would make it easier for students to survive without affecting the loan repayment flow
In the second of a two-part series Elizabeth Kerr drills down into the pluses and minuses of rent-to-buy home ownership and investment
5th May 15, 5:07am
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In the second of a two-part series Elizabeth Kerr drills down into the pluses and minuses of rent-to-buy home ownership and investment