Help Us Change the Narrative

Your Voice Matters

Some politicians think a “property investor” is someone with a massive portfolio, playing the market like Monopoly, buying up houses while first-home buyers miss out.

Here’s who we really are: people who run a small business providing homes for others and security for themselves. Everyday folks, like your kid’s teacher saving for retirement. The nurse down the street. The young couple who bought a ‘fixer upper’, renovated, then rented it. Regular Kiwis who looked at the option of a rental business versus KiwiSaver and thought, “Yeah, I’ll back myself.”

There’s nothing sinister about it. We’re not speculators – we’re parents, savers, and planners, running a rental business and building a nest egg for later in life, same as anyone else.

The problem? There’s surprisingly little data to back up what we already know is true.

We Need to Tell Our Own Story

We know there are over 317,000 property investors in New Zealand, they own an average of 1.8 homes and most work other jobs. But beyond that? The picture gets fuzzy. When the picture’s fuzzy, other people fill in the blanks – usually with the wrong crayons.

As we head for the next election, NZPIF is launching our most comprehensive investor survey yet. This isn’t about collecting information for the sake of it. It’s about arming ourselves with facts so we can walk into conversations with politicians and media and say, “Let me show you who we really are.”

Security, Not Speculation

Let’s be clear about something: property investors aren’t speculators chasing quick capital gains. We’re businesspeople. We provide homes. We’re building retirement security. We looked at the options – and we chose something familiar, that know we can make work: property.

Is that so different from others are doing? We’re just travelling a different way to the same destination: a comfortable retirement, a bit of financial breathing room, maybe helping the kids out one day.

The best bit is that our business is giving people somewhere nice to live. Sure, it’s hard work – no one loves that late night call when the hot water cylinder dies – but it’s rewarding. Not something you can say about other retirement savings.

What We’re Asking You to Do

We want to know about you: your age, background, profession, how many properties you own, why you got into it in the first place. All you have to do is complete our short survey. 

Why This Matters Right Now

Because the election is less than a year away. Because it’s a close race, and parties are already making policy that affects your livelihood. We need to be ready. We need facts. We need to be able to point to real data that shows who investors are and why we matter.

We’re not asking for special treatment. We’re just asking to be seen accurately and treated fairly.

Let’s Get This Right

Your participation in this survey matters. Your story – even if it feels ordinary to you – is part of the bigger picture we need to paint. Together, we can change the narrative from “wealthy speculators” to “everyday Kiwis building security for their families.”

That’s not whinging. That’s just the truth. And it’s about time someone put the data behind it.

Take the Survey Now

Help us show New Zealand who property investors really are

Prize Draw Terms

• Three winners will each receive a $100 Prezzy Card.
• Responses must be received by 11:59pm, 31 January 2026 to be eligible.
• Winners will be contacted via the email or phone number provided.
• By providing your details, you agree to be entered into the draw.
• Your contact information will be stored securely and only used for administering the draw.

Thank you for being part of this. Together, we’re building a stronger, more accurate voice for property investors across New Zealand.

NZPIF’s advocacy work is funded through member subscriptions and donations. Your participation – and your ongoing support – helps ensure we can fight for fair treatment and balanced policy.