Most of us have been tenants at some stage in our lives, but there was always that first time. As property managers, working with first-timers requires...
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When it comes to looking after yourself, you should always choose a great doctor who is up to date with the latest medical treatments, a fantastic dentist who...
*Note that for the purpose of this article we will distinguish ‘letting’ from that of ‘property management’ as understood in the New Zealand context. From 12th...
We’ve got together with some of our good friends to bring you a list of summer landlord tips. Take a look: Dean Larritt, Maintain To Profit Minimise the...
54 Tribunal orders amounting to $38,713.76 in exemplary damages and costs against an Invercargill landlord are reasons enough for all of us refresh our...
It is often said that real wealth with property comes with time. You are more likely to succeed if you take the long-term approach to accumulate both cash...
The daisy lady got me thinking about difficult tenants. Be a landlord long enough and you are sure to get one of those. You know the one. She takes up 90% of...
Standards New Zealand has, as of yesterday, published Draft Number DZ8510 – NZS8510 – Testing and decontamination of methamphetamine-contaminated...
Following the recent Court of Appeal decision on Holler & Rouse v Osaki, the Tenancy Tribunal prepared Practice Note 2016/1 outlining, to its adjudicators...
The Health and Safety at Work Act came into effect on the 4th of April 2016 leaving the landlord/property management community with a lot of anxious questions...
One of the most important thing you can do for your portfolio is to appoint the best property manager to look after it. The right property manager not only...
Aside from those who operate as part of a licensed real estate agency, property managers in New Zealand are largely unregulated. While this promotes a culture...
Having bought the first investment property there may be a tendency to do things the good old fashioned DIY Kiwi way. Maybe a bit of painting or other DIY...
You are undoubtedly aware of the media’s latest interest in hot-bedding being a way for tenants to meet accommodation costs. While there is no reliable...
Unlike most commercial leases which can require tenants to leave the property as they found it, residential landlords are expected to inherit fair wear and...
Because appearances can be deceptive and landlords risk being taken for a ride, here are some warning signs of a bad tenant to watch out for: The friend...
