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Know your rent.
Know your rights.

News, local rent data and straight answers for everyone navigating New Zealand’s rental market.

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YOUR SELECTED AREAMount Eden, Auckland
TYPICAL WEEKLY RENT$690all homes · illustrative
↓ 1.2%year on year
1 bed$490
2 bed$610
3 bed$790
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THE RENTAL BRIEF

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RENT DATA

The cities where rents are finally beginning to ease

New bond data shows a change in direction—but the relief is uneven.

RentalNews Data Desk · 7 min read
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TENANCY LAW

Bond refund rules are changing. Here’s what to do.

Updated 2 hours ago
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TRIBUNAL INSIGHTS

The most common disputes—and how to avoid them

6 min read
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HEALTHY HOMES

A practical winter moisture checklist

4 min read

STRAIGHT ANSWERS

Renting is complicated.
The answer shouldn’t be.

Plain-English guidance checked against New Zealand law and linked to primary sources.

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Your rights

Can my landlord increase the rent?

The notice periods, limits and practical steps to know.

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Moving

Your end-of-tenancy checklist

A room-by-room guide to protecting your bond.

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Costs

How much rent can I comfortably afford?

Build a realistic weekly renting budget.

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