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.

It’s easy being green • Green building isn’t just a “nice to have”; it can save thousands over the lifecycle of your home.

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Expanding Auckland’s housing supply • Auckland has gained 100,000 new homes in the past seven years, writes Sally Lindsay.

Recalcitrant landlords in the firing line • Property investors who fail to meet Healthy Homes Standards being targeted by tenancy services departments.

GOOD DESIGN WORKS • It’s not oversupply, but bad design that’s costing Kiwi developers, a new Squirrel report reveals.

What’s happening in the market • Sally Lindsay with an update of how New Zealand’s market is faring.

Inflation cooling • The Reserve Bank may need to cut rates as inflation softens, writes Kris Pedersen.

Early optimism • Data from realestate.co.nz reveals a slight year-on-year bump in listings targeted at investors, even though the month-on-month figures are down.

QA • Our experts address your property queries

The spectre of interest deductibility • It’s gone for now, but it pays to be aware that interest deductibility could be back if the government changes, as Matt Ball from NZ Property Investors Federation explains.

RIDING THE CYCLE • Matthew Horncastle and Blair Chappell of William’s Corporation talk to Joanna Mathers about $1 billion worth of new builds, riding the property cycle, and proving the detractors wrong.

BUILDING BETTER • The best buildings incorporate cutting-edge design with in-depth analysis. In this two-part feature we explore why green building practices can increase the life-span and liveability of a home and look at a looming crisis around moisture in walls — and how to prevent it.

MORE THAN JUST ADVENTURE • The Queenstown property market continues to climb in value, but a glut of rentals is offering renters a wider range of properties to choose from.

BLANK CANVAS DESIGN • Alice and Caleb Pearson from Pearson + Projects on creative ways to customise a new build.

Adding value with granny flats • Granny flats, minor dwellings, or secondary units can be one of the smartest value-adds for property owners and investors, as Rachel Radford from Builderscrack explains.

BUILD A GRANNY FLAT, EXTEND OR SELL?

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

Think smart when buying new • Eve Prouse, registered property valuer, explores how you can make the best decision when buying a new build.

A WIN FOR AUCKLAND • Common sense prevails after years of uncertainty, as Leonie Freeman from Property Council New Zealand explains.

Why you should care about Investment Boost • The 2025 Budget introduced a surprise tax incentive that many commercial property investors may have overlooked. PMG CFO Matt Baker explains what it means and why it matters.

Top ten mortgage mistakes • Trent Bradley, director of Luminate, shares ten common borrowing mistakes and explains how advisors can help to prevent, or remedy, them.

Importance of good financial advice • Debbie Roberts of Property Apprentice on how financial advice is essential for property investors wanting to map out their future.

From chaos to control • Anna Sedakova from myRent discusses why landlords are turning to technology.

The question of regulation • Shadi Salehpour poses the question: will I be a better property...