APIA Blog

RSS Feed

Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
18-Oct-2018

Peter Lewis: What landlords need to know about meth contamination

There has been a lot of confusion and debate about acceptable standards of methamphetamine contamination in rental housing. When the problem first surfaced, it was generally held that any level of meth in a property was a breach of the landlord’s requirement to provide a clean and safe house at the start of the tenancy. Several Tenancy Tribunal rulings at that time imposed large ... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
25-Sep-2018

Peter Lewis: Important information for all landlords

There are two pieces of legislation currently under consultation which will dramatically affect all residential landlords. These are the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and the Health Homes Guarantee Act. Just some of the suggestions from tenancy advocates that could be made to the RTA include: removal of any ability for a landlord to terminate under a 42-d... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
23-May-2018

Read this before you buy your first property

Buying your first ever property, be it a home or a rental, is as exciting as it is intimidating. Chances are this is the biggest financial commitment you've ever had to make. Feeling anxious is part of the process but that doesn't mean your nerves should get to you. Before you dive into the world of property, familiarise yourself with these commonly used terms courtesy of our good fri... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
19-Mar-2018

Peter Lewis: Progress on The Methamphetamine Contamination Issue

After considerable discussion and input from a number of interested parties including the Property Investors Federation, the New Zealand Standard NZS 8510:2017 on the testing and decontamination of methamphetamine contaminated properties was released in August last year. Most landlords want to provide properties that are safe and secure for their tenants, but are naturally also concerne... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
21-Nov-2017

Parry reversed - Tribunal activism gone too far?

Considering the tremendous stress Anderson v FM Custodians Ltd has had on the landlord community, Vic Inglis’ successful appeal at the District Court is nothing short than an extraordinary, and much needed, relief. In September this year, Mr. Inglis was ordered by the Tenancy Tribunal (citing Anderson as authority) to refund his former tenant, Natalie Parry, nearly $11,000 of ren... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
09-Nov-2017

Asbestos - the invisible threat to your property

Asbestos-related illness is the number one cause of death in New Zealand workplaces. For that reason alone, the government will require, from April 2018, for all properties undergoing major renovation to be checked for asbestos. This will have significant impact on property investors who are likely to become PCBUs during renovation projects. Related article: Health & safety... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
05-Nov-2017

Ouch! Absent or defective insulation statement could set y​ou back $500

From 1 July 2016, all new residential tenancy agreements are required to include a signed insulation statement detailing the extent of insulation in the property. At the time of passage, this requirement was seen by many as a bureaucratic intermediary in anticipation of universal insulation by 2019. But if its recent orders are anything to go by, it is apparent that the Tribunal has... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
31-Oct-2017

Could this be the start to the end of FM Custodian?

The landlord industry has been rocked, in recent months, by the effects of the High Court's decision of Anderson v FM Custodians Ltd [2013] NZHC 2423. Specifically, the case has been cited as authority for tenants to claw back 100% of all rents paid throughout the time of tenancy at the point of dispute. It doesn't take much to acknowledge the gross injustice in most cases wher... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
21-Aug-2017

What does Peter Dunne’s resignation from Parliament mean for investors?

This afternoon, Hon Peter Dunne announced his resignation from Parliament after serving 33 years for the Ōhāriu Electorate. This move came shortly after the One News Colmar Brunton poll released just last week putting Labour’s Greg O’Connor well ahead of the polls. National has since announced that it will be throwing its full support behind its own candi... read more
Must know
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
25-May-2017

What you need to know about the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act

This week the Government introduced the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (2) to Parliament. There are three main parts to this Bill that are worth noting by landlords: Tenants liability for damage Since Holler v Osaki, tenants are no longer liable for damages they unintentionally cause to a rental property. This Bill addresses the inherent inequitable outcome Holler has c... read more
Next

Recent Posts

Tags

sublease Investor story Must knows legal positive cash flow short-term rental water bill capital gain banking market reserve bank subdivision heating personal growth property management property LIM development p lab relationship mortgage robert kiyosaki minor dwelling off the plan rta reform rental market tax election 2017 airbnb holiday house Question and answer building bond ring-fencing insurance auckland council scotney williams principal and interest Landlording debt enforcement rental wof tenancy services management letting fee structure asbestos return finance buyer's agent productivity watercare bad tenant housing affordability Standards New Zealand insulation television bond form interest rates property cycle How to Kris Pedersen Mortgages and Insurance Guest blog trademe sale and purchas HSWA tenancy issues tenancy tribunal parry v inglis warren buffett speculator ocr nzpif ask an expert wealth creation auckland rta market rent meth contamination Editor's Choice CoreLogic Q&A investment strategy income property maintenance privacy sale and purchase advice house prices Sponsored post ird tenant initio letting renovation landlord negotiation interest only lvr anz Market report warm up new zealand government DTI first home buying rent Investment tip Jeff Bezos unitary plan worksafe maintenance rent arrears property value buying rules CCC housing bubble financial advisers act gluckman report trust cash-flow HHGA education business beginner investor Property (Relationships) Act Holler investor Must know partners buying

Archive

Introducing Our Partners
Principal Sponsor - Kris Pedersen Mortgages & Insurance logo Gold Sponsor - Barfoot & Thompson logo Gold Sponsor - CoreLogic logo Keith Hay Homes logo Maintain To Profit logo The Insulation Warehouse logo The New Zealand Property Investors' Federation logo
09 360 2376
info@apia.org.nz
“

The Tenancy Practice Service and TPS Credit Control work closely with the Auckland Property Investors' Association. Our vision of bringing helpful resources, documents and high quality services to Auckland Property Investors and Property Managers is shared by APIA, so its a partnership that works well. 

The Auckland Property Investors' Association is a great organisation for those who want access to advice and information from a range of industry experts and partners. 



” Mathieu Holt- Managing Director, The Tenancy Practice Service & TPS Credit Control
“Through the Association I found the channels and methods to fund the purchase of property I never dreamed about. ” Grant Brown
“

All round it has been one of those things Neil and I felt was really worthwhile belonging to. We have learned so much it has just built our confidence in what we are doing.

” Janice Bieleski
“I read two articles in the monthly magazine that saved me over $5,000. That is my membership fee for the next 26 years and I am sure I will learn a whole lot more! ” John Duncan
“Fantastic organisation. The networking opportunities are brilliant and provide us with information and opportunities that cannot be obtained anywhere else. We learn something new at every meeting and we've been in this game for nearly 20 years. ” Pauline and Gyanen Kumar
“

I find the information obtained from various APIA meetings very useful in guiding my own property investment and rental management.  I also enjoy the networking opportunities with like-minded investors.  I am inspired by other investors’ success and find the more experiences and knowledge that I share with others, the more confident I become.  

Thanks to all APIA event organizers and administrators for your brilliant work. 

” Stella Shao
“

I like talking to people and learning from their experience because it gives me the confidence to invest well. I think it is a knowledge thing. I now know I am doing things the right way.

” Stephen Weatherall
“

My APIA membership has become a total success.

Every time I attend a monthly or regional meeting I come away with so many useful and positive tips that have added value to my property investments and management.

Not only that, the website is a great place for practical advice and useful information. It has now evolved into an important resource for my business.

Talk about value for money! The discounts I have been getting at Bunnings when I present my APIA membership card have more than paid for my annual subscription!

” Tim Duffett, Plan A Investments Limited