Two Healthy Homes tweaks take effect in September, but the bigger story is that the standards will keep evolving—and landlords have a voice in...
Author - Jeyana Temple
Government’s draft housing policy signals special treatment for Build-to-Rent — private landlords risk being left on the losing tier.
Auckland investors need action on Watercare and CCOs, not promises. Can Wayne Brown deliver?
Banks are cheap but rigid; here’s how NZ investors use non-bank lending to get good deals done in 2025.
Banks and lenders will move early on building reforms. APIA shows investors how to stay ahead.
Insurance and warranties will reshape how investors build and buy. APIA explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Proportionate liability is coming. Councils step back, owners step up. Here’s what that means for APIA members.
A forward plan to keep rentals compliant, reduce Tribunal risk, and protect margins using insights from 58,000 assessments.
Question submitted by APIA member Maggie: I have existing tenants, a couple with an adult daughter. The tenancy agreement is currently in the...
Spend enough time talking to brokers, property managers and developers and you start hearing market signals before they show up in the data. One...
Most investors see the median house price and think they’ve got the market’s story. The truth is, that figure only tells part of it. If you look...
Our survey shows 82% of landlords would support reforms if the government shared clearer data and reasoning. Sarina Gibbon argues that transparency...
The Boarding House Landlord Register may boost safety, but it could also be the first step toward registering every landlord. Here’s what APIA thinks...
Boost rental returns without overspending. Discover the low-cost upgrades Auckland landlords are using to attract tenants faster in 2025. Psst! No...
A Christchurch landlord claimed $23k in arrears but recovered only $6,150. Learn how inaction cost $16,800 and what landlords should do differently.
Water is a property investor’s silent assassin. Learn the difference between sudden and gradual water damage, how insurers judge claims, and why...
