Media Releases

25,000 planned build-to-rent homes at risk due to government policy

New data from Property Council New Zealand suggests that over 6,100 build-to-rent homes could be in the market within two years if the Government loosens the reins on the legislative […]

Another great day for lawyers and multi-nationals

The release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s report on implementing no-access clauses in commercial leases shows Wellington hasn’t listened to people on the ground, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman […]

Property Law Act changes should be targeted to help those most in need says Property Council

“A missed opportunity for those who need it most”, says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman, who today submitted in opposition to the Government’s quick-fire changes to the Property Law […]

New Zealand’s largest property owners provided over $320m in rent relief since March 2020

New data out today shows that some of New Zealand’s biggest property owners have subsidised Kiwi businesses to the tune of more than $320 million during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Property […]

Interest deductibility changes highlight government’s lack of ambition

Today’s interest deductibility changes confirm the Government’s lack of ambition in dealing with the housing and rental crisis, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman says. “Grant Robertson is right when […]

A kick in the teeth for the backbone of the nation

“It’s a great day to be a lawyer,” says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman, “but a terrible day for property owners and tenants, who’ve suddenly had their contracts changed […]

COVID forces postponement of New Zealand’s largest gala dinner

“Disappointing but necessary” is how Property Council New Zealand chief executive Leonie Freeman describes the forced postponement of the country’s largest gala dinner event, the Property Council New Zealand Rider […]

Gender diversity lagging in New Zealand’s biggest industry, reports the Property Council

A report into gender diversity within the property sector has found the number of women working in property decreases as they move up the leadership hierarchy, highlighting a power gap […]

Booming property industry grows by $19.6 billion in a decade

EMBARGOED UNTIL 5AM, MONDAY 26 JULY 2021 Property is officially New Zealand’s largest industry, with new analysis from Property Council New Zealand showing the sector has a direct contribution to […]

Interest deductibility changes unlikely to increase housing supply

EMBARGOED UNTIL 5:00AM, FRIDAY 9 JULY 2021 On the eve of the Government’s consultation on changes to interest deductibility closing, Property Council New Zealand has written to the Government to rethink […]