The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
On Tuesday the 7th of July the Select Committee released their report on the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment bill. The proposed changes remain much the same as the original, with a few recommendations being added after the public submissions process.…
On the 18th of June the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development announced that the emergency provisions for tenancy terminations will come to an end as originally planned. As of the 26th of June, the usual rules around tenancy terminations…
While New Zealanders have been in lockdown, the select committee has continued to work on some bills. Namely, the Residential Tenancies Act Amendment bill. With property investment circles labelling it as an ‘underhanded’ move from the Government, this is one…
November last year saw the Government announcing the proposed changes to the RTA. One of the key changes is encouraging a shift from fixed-term tenancies to periodic tenancy agreements. These changes are aimed at making things fairer for the increasing…
Deciding how much rent you should be charging can be a tricky task. Knowing how market rent is calculated is beneficial and will help you when deciding on a number. Charging too much can put off prospective tenants, resulting in…
If you had to choose between KFC or your next rental – what would it be? With buckets full of KFC advertising gracing billboards and TV intermissions during the holiday season, it’s hard for the average Kiwi to avoid the…