The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
During the new tenant selection process, it’s really important that you take the time to do a thorough background check on your prospective tenant. Although you can use services such…
Recent stats show that Doublecheck was used 4.8 x more by Wellington landlords this week than when it first launched in December. The rapid rise in the tool’s popularity coincides…
As your tenancy comes to a close, there are a few things that you need to start thinking about so that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Leaving everything to…
When beginning a new tenancy, you need to provide your tenants with a tenancy agreement for both of you to sign. Tenancy Services provides a basic agreement which landlords can use…
If the photos of your property don’t do it justice, you might find your listings generate less interest. So, how can you take better photos of your property? While professional…
There are times when your tenants might need to be away from their rental for a significant period of time. If you’re renting to students, for example, it is likely…
Being a good landlord makes the rental process easier for tenants and landlords alike. If you’ve ever been a tenant, you’ll know that a landlord has the potential to make…
As a landlord, it is extremely important to meet all your obligations. Otherwise, you run the risk of receiving some pretty hefty fines. All landlord penalties are avoidable. Knowing your…
When you’re looking for new tenants, you want to make sure you’re picking the best people for your property. Although it’s hard to be sure that your tenant is the…
At the beginning of a new tenancy, you have the option to collect and lodge a bond with Tenancy Services. A bond is money paid by tenants that essentially acts…