Taranaki Property Investors' Association

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Archive: November 2019

Neighbours from hell will increase

A Christchurch motel owner has had to put up with what he describes as "neighours from hell", despite police, Corrections, the SPCA and dog control trying to help. The motel owner is the latest victim of antisocial tenants.
27-11-2019 more >>

All New Zealand will be affected by tenancy changes

Government has announced the changes they intend to make to the Residential Tenancy Act. We managed to get some wins, such as the rules around pets will not change and modifications that tenants can make to the property are minor and still need the landlord’s con
20-11-2019 more >>

Getting Started in Property Investment - Part 2 Panel Evening, Tuesday 19th November

Join the Taranaki Property Investors Association for their regular monthly meeting. This month, Getting Started in Property Investment - Part 2 Panel Evening. We welcome Mike Myers; Telfer Young, Mike Bradley; McDonald Everest Insurance Brokers, and Lew Sarten; Property Investor/Landlord. Make sure to bring all the questions you've been thinking about on how to get started or progress in property for our experts. Evening kindly sponsored by Stephanie Murray Mortgages. Meet like minded investors, whether you're beginning your investing journey, have one or two properties, or a seasoned investor, we have something for all.
19-11-2019 more >>

Landlords will not be able to protect neighbours

Government has announced a raft of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The Minister has said he does not want to be seen to unduly punishing landlords. These changes do more than punish landlords however. They will punish anyone living next to a tenant with antisocial behaviour. 
17-11-2019 more >>

Already hard for landlords to protect neighbours

After more than seven months of trying to end a tenancy to protect neighbours, a Rotorua property manager has finally received approval from the High Court to end the tenancy.
15-11-2019 more >>

Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 1.00 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 1.0 percent. Employment remains around its maximum sustainable level while inflation remains below the 2 percent target mid-point but within our target range. Economic developments since the August Statement do not warrant a change to the already stimulatory monetary setting at this time.
13-11-2019 more >>

Government considers extending failed HNZ policy to private rentals

Neighbours and communities around New Zealand are having their lives ruined by the antisocial activity of some Housing New Zealand (HNZ) tenants. Government is currently considering extending the policy to private rentals that allows this to happen. Many more neighbours will suffer if private landlords are not allowed to manage their properties effectively.
12-11-2019 more >>

Proposed change with potential huge impact

Imagine living next door to loud, obnoxious and potentially violent neighbours. If they were tenants then you might expect their landlord to do something about it and protect you.
07-11-2019 more >>


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