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.

Celebrating a year of excellence • In a challenging print media environment, New Zealand Property Investor has gone from strength to strength.

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Better information on risks to homes • Councils across the country have standardised how hazard information on Land Information Memoranda (LIM) is summarised and presented.

Capital gains tax almost irrelevant • The days of guaranteed capital gains in the housing market are over, says former National government finance minister Bill English.

Meth ruling offers clarity • Tribunal throws out rent refund claim first aired on TV1 news

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

The low down • The Official Cash Rate may drop even lower after Christmas if conditions dictate, writes Kris Pedersen.

Investors step back into the market • New data from realestate.co.nz reveals that investors may be entering the market at a higher rate than the broader sector.

QA • Our experts address your property queries

Strategy reset • The housing market has changed – is your investment strategy keeping up? Matt Ball from New Zealand Property Investors Federation discusses.

PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT • Jackie Thomas-Teague's commitment to people and the planet underpins her success as an investor, as Joanna Mathers discovers.

Is the tide about to turn? • Is the market in early stages of recovery? Why is next year's election making investors nervous? Sally Lindsay uncovers what property experts expect from 2026.

CREATIVE VIBES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING • Known for its amazing music and literature, Dunedin can also offer investors highly affordable housing options, writes Sally Lindsay.

NATIONAL RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS • The rental market is more balanced, with demand evenly spread.

SUMMER VIBES • Spruce up your rentals for summer with these top tips from Alice and Caleb Pearson.

Neutral palettes with long-term appeal • When it comes to property investment, design choices aren't just about personal taste. They're strategic decisions that can influence tenant appeal, property value, and resale potential.

Top 10 for 2025 • Rachel Radford shares the top home improvement trends from 100,000 Builderscrack jobs over the past 12 months.

REGIONAL SHIFTS – WHERE THE WORK IS HAPPENING

NZ commercial property in 2026 • After several years of adjustment, New Zealand's commercial property market, much like the economy, is heading into stimulus mode. PMG Funds general manager investor relationships, Matt McHardy, talks about what this means for investors.

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

Enjoy retirement on your terms • How reverse mortgages are helping Kiwis unlock financial freedom.

Invest in health • Healthcare property fund gives access to sought-after asset class.

COMMON-SENSE RESET • Leonie Freeman, chief executive, Property Council New Zealand, on the changes to seismic rules.

Only fools rush in • There are risks in a rebounding market, as Paul Money from Land Law explores.

CGT revisited • With the capital gains tax debate back in the headlines, Mark Withers considers the potential implications.

Toil and trouble • Change is inevitable, especially in an election year. But if you switch...