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.

Changing the face of Auckland • Auckland's housing market will undertake a paradigm shift when Plan Change 120 comes into effect this year.

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Need for evidence-based housing policy • New government survey data shows most New Zealand landlords and renters have strong, cooperative relationships, but the rental system itself is financially fragile.

Buyers on the sidelines • Stable house prices, low interest rates and plenty of houses to choose from are still not enticing buyers.

Housing debt a central risk for New Zealand • Housing debt has risen 500 per cent over the past 25 years – from from $64.7 billion in 2000 to $388.5 billion in 2025.

Family violence claim misused • A woman who tried to end her tenancy early by claiming she was the victim of family violence has had her claim thrown out.

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

Inflation shock • There are concerns that rates could be hiked this year after recent inflation data concerns, writes Kris Pedersen.

Confidence building • New Zealand's property investment market is entering 2026 on firmer footing.

QA Our experts address your property queries • Do you have a burning property investment question you need an answer for? Whether you are just starting out in property investment, or an experienced investor, email joanna@informedmedia.co.nz to have your questions answered.

Crucial year for property • Matt Ball from NZ Property Investors Federation on why 2026 will be a decisive year for those who invest in property.

ALL ABOUT YIELD • An expert in multi-dwelling properties, Matt Willoughby understands that yield is the optimal method for building a resilient portfolio.

Change of plan • Auckland is gearing for a monumental planning shift. Sally Lindsay explores the implications for investors, homeowners and the city itself.

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Planning perspective • Simon O'Connor, managing director of highly respected planning and development company Sentinel Planning, explores the implications of Plan Change 120 for Auckland.

NOT MAKING WAVES • The market in Tauranga is steady, but investors are somewhat wary about dipping their toes in the water, as Sally Lindsay explains.

NATIONAL RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS • The Tauranga market is back in balance, according to Quinovic.

KITCHEN REVAMP • Alice and Caleb Pearson discuss the art of creating the perfect kitchen.

The great outdoors • Builderscrack's Rachel Radford discusses how to improve indoor-outdoor flow for your rental properties.

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

Property market predictions • Debbie Roberts of Property Apprentice on her predictions for the property markets in 2026.

Build momentum into 2026 • After several years of adjustment, New Zealand's commercial property market is starting to feel more settled for growth into 2026, as PMG Funds head of investor relationships Rory Diver outlines.

DEVIL IN THE DETAILS • Leonie Freeman explores whether development levies will increase the cost of building in Aotearoa.

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