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.

Shock value • The war in Iran may seem far away, but it is likely to bump up house prices in New Zealand.

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Boarding houses under the spotlight • A bill aimed at shining a light on unsafe boarding homes has passed its first reading at Parliament.

Is rental property worth it? • The economics of property investment are changing and mum and dad investors are pulling back as rents stagnate, vacancies mount and capital gains fall. Auckland University property department associate professor Michael Rehm says the pressures have changed.

Property platform secures multi-million dollar site • A new property investment platform has secured its first development site in Auckland, paving the way for an $8.9 million residential project under the model.

AI claims ramping up • An increasing number of tenants are using artificial intelligence (AI) and asking for excessive compensation to bolster their claims against landlords.

What's happening in the market • Sally Lindsay presents a wrap-up of what's been happening in the New Zealand market.

What comes next? • Kris Pedersen explains why what comes next matters far more than what's happening now.

QA • Our experts address your property queries

Labour's capital gains tax • Although Labour's policy may be well-intentioned, it's also deeply flawed, writes Matthew Gilligan from Gilligan Rowe & Associates.

Is it still worth it? • Matt Ball from New Zealand Property Investors Federation on why being a property investor still makes sense.

GLOBAL SHOCK • With the war in Iran impacting supply chain and petrol prices, Sally Lindsay investigates whether it will also reduce the value of our property.

Making dollars and sense • Realising the benefits of green finance is saving residential property developers money and helping future-proof projects, writes NZ Green Building Council chief executive Andrew Eagles.

SLOW GOING • Palmerston North's housing market is not showing any signs of growth in 2026, as Sally Lindsay explains.

RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS - PALMERSTON NORTH

FIVE IDEAS FOR A BUDGET RENO • Alice and Caleb Pearson’s top tips for effective renovations on a budget.

Winter-proofing outdoor spaces • Rachel Radford from Builderscrack looks at where the risk actually sits when it comes to maintenance of outdoor areas.

Warm and dry • The right heating and ventilation will keep tenants happy – and keep your investment property safe as well.

Investing in great design • These new builds from Williams Corporation are ideal for those wanting a quality investment opportunity.

Backyard bonus • The ability to add a minor dwelling to your existing property creates excellent opportunities for investors.

Effective property management • Maximising returns on rental properties requires sound strategy, as Stefan Nikolic from Zodiak Management explains.

Investment approach for uncertain times • Rory Diver, head of investor relationships at PMG Funds, highlights how diversification and a long-term view may help investors continue to derive growth and income from New Zealand's commercial real estate through times of global uncertainty.

THE REFORM WAVE • Are the changes to the Resource Management Act an opportunity or overload? Leonie Freeman from Property Council explores the issue.

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