On the 12th December 2018, a letting fees ban will be implemented by the NZ government. This has made it illegal to charge letting fees to tenants or to recoup the fee in any other way from a tenant. While the line from the government is all about how it will save tenants up […]
What Can I Do with Abandoned Goods at My Rental?
What Can I Do with Abandoned Goods at My Rental? Do you have an ex-tenant who has left abandoned goods at your rental? Today we discuss what landlords can do regarding the disposal of abandoned goods within or outside their property. Dealing with Abandoned Goods at Your Rental When a tenant moves out, they are […]
Gifts to Tenants: Why & What Should You Give?
Are landlords expected to give gifts to tenants? It’s a hotly contested topic and one which we are exploring today. We’re discussing the pros and cons of gifts to tenants, the situations when gifts are appropriate and suitable items for these gifts. Pros & Cons of Giving Gifts to Tenants Why should […]
Understanding a Rent Review: What Are They & When Can They Be Done?
Today we explain what a rent review is and when it can be done to help Auckland landlords maximise their investment, while staying within the limits of the Tenancy Tribunal regulations. As property managers, a rent review is a task we regularly perform for our clients. It’s also a task a landlord managing their […]
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Property Manager
Stop! Before hiring a property manager, there are seven questions you need answers to first! We share them with you, plus explain why it’s important to ask each one. Learn more now! Treat hiring a property manager as seriously as if you were hiring them as an employee. They’re going to be responsible for […]
Fixed Term Vs Periodic Tenancy; Which Should I Choose?
Learn the differences between a fixed term and a periodic tenancy, plus information on how to choose the right tenancy type for you, directly from one of Auckland’s top property management companies! In New Zealand, landlords can choose between two main types of tenancies: the fixed term and the periodic tenancy. Both have their purposes, […]
Rental Property Landscaping – What Should You Do & Is It Worth It?
Should you spend money on any rental property landscaping? We share with Auckland landlords if it is a viable investment to invest in landscaping or not. Find out more now. When it comes to rental property landscaping, we’re in two minds. Firstly we appreciate that tenants live busy lives and often don’t have […]
Should You Install a Ventilation System in a Rental Property?
With the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act requiring all rental properties to be warm and dry, many landlords are questioning if they should install a ventilation system in a rental property or not. That’s because the Act mandates that a rental must meet minimum requirements regarding providing heating, ventilation, insulation and drainage. You can read more […]
Rental Property Renovations: Are They Worth It?
Considering some rental property renovations? Before you spend your hard earned cash, let’s take the time to explore whether you’ll reap the benefits or if you’re better off spending your cash elsewhere. Should I Do Any Rental Property Renovations? As a landlord, you want the maximum return for a minimum cost. It makes sense to […]
Landlord Access: When Can a Landlord Visit a Rental?
Learn under what reasons a landlord visit may occur, the length of notice required and what to do if landlord access is refused by the tenant. Find out more now. Can a landlord visit their rental property to inspect it, make repairs or perform maintenance? Yes, they can, but adequate notice must be given to […]