Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Government changing the Overseas Investment Act - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Government has has used the launch of a new build-to-rent facility in Auckland to announce new rules for the Overseas Investment Act.

More money will be directed towards build-to-rent developments - and foreign investors will have a streamlined pathway to acquire land for said developments.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says this move will likely add to the nation's housing supply over time.

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