On the 27th April 2017 at the Tenancy Tribunal in Dunedin, adjudicator Wilson made a ruling on a case that has sent alarm bells ringing and many think the ruling was grossly unfair.....

Renters United, a tenancy advocacy party based in Wellington sparked a new discussion on PropertyTalk recently; namely their recent pre-election initiative asking all political parties to respond to questions on their housing policy. The answers were then published .....
 

Great news for Landlords, Auckland Councils Retrofit Your Home Programme will now allow Owners to have the insulation costs of up to $5,000 included in their rates and paid off over 9 years. There will be an interest rate applied of 6.60%, although you.....



 

Meth in rental properties is currently a big topic of discussion with many varying opinions. More and more we are seeing tenants who are better educated about the serious health effects of .....
 

When assessing a prospective Tenants credit check there are key things that you want to look for:

 
 

The Risks of Failing to Take Action - Even with the very best of Tenants every rental property will require .....

It’s important to ensure that you fully understand both the Landlords and Tenants rights before offering a Periodic or Fixed term Tenancy. A Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding contract and failure to .....

Marketing
Have an effective marketing strategy to ensure you are attracting the right type of Tenant for your property. For example..... 

When purchasing a rental property should you keep the existing Tenant on? This is a really good question and often in our experience the answer can be yes so long as the right process is followed.

Dampness, mould and mildew can be a big problem for rental homes at this time of year and especially for homes in Auckland which is renowned for having very damp and wet winters....

When investing in a rental property it’s important to understand what your rights and responsibilities are as a Landlord.....

It’s important to review your rents regularly in order to achieve the highest possible return on your investment. As a rule we review our rents every 6-12 months and we recommend issuing a rent increase at least once every 12 months, even if it is just $5.

At the start of any Tenancy the property must be given to a Tenant free of vermin and infestation, if your Tenant has only recently moved in and is experiencing a problem of the pest kind, then it would be the responsibility of the.....