The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
You’ve found your first investment property and you’re ready to rent it out. But where do you start? Finding tenants, making sure your home is up to standard, and making…
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…
Saying goodbye to no cause terminations is a very real possibility reading over the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. A Bill that aims to modernise the 1986 Residential Tenancies Act, this…
Proptech is a term many Kiwi landlords will learn to love as Covid-19 encourages all industries to look to tech for solutions. As people are having to move away from…
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…
Regular house inspections are vital to ensure that your tenants are looking after your property. But, how often should you do these? And, is the work involved in a routine…
If you are asking whether tenants are responsible for accidental damage, the answer last year would be different. However, new reforms in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act say accidental or…
The first step before finding great tenants is to organise a viewing for your property. A viewing is when you invite prospective tenants to see your house before accepting applications.…
Taking your tenant to the Tenancy Tribunal isn’t an easy choice to make. It certainly isn’t going to make your tenants any more fond of you. But, if communicating the…
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…