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First Impressions count:  How to stage, time and tidy your investment property for a winning sale - Auckland property management

First Impressions count:  How to stage, time and tidy your investment property for a winning sale

Selling your investment property? Whether you’re cashing out to level up or just shifting gears, a little prep work now can make a big difference later. We’re talking more views on your listing, stronger offers, and (hopefully!) a faster sale. So, how do you make sure your property isn’t just another ‘maybe’ on someone’s Saturday […]

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Rental property neglect - The silent killer of your profits - Renthub Auckland property management

Rental Property Neglect: The Silent Killer of Your Profits

Owning an investment property isn’t just about finding a tenant and collecting the rent – it’s about protecting and maintaining your asset to set yourself up for strong, long-term returns.  But here’s where many landlords slip up: they underestimate the power of proactive maintenance. That tiny leak or loose tile? Ignore it, and you’re looking

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Joint liability explained What Every Tenant (and Landlord) Needs to Know - Auckland property management

Joint liability explained:  What Every Tenant (and Landlord) Needs to Know

When entering into a tenancy agreement as a group, there’s a really important legal concept that both tenants and landlords need to understand: jointly and severally liable. It’s a phrase that might seem legalistic and even intimidating, but its implications are incredibly practical and impacts how rent is paid and damages are handled. Let’s take

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Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024: What You Need To Know

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024: What You Need To Know

New Zealand’s rental rules are getting a major overhaul! From stronger tenant protections to enhanced landlord control, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 is set to transform how we rent, manage, and live in properties across the country.  The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024, passed into law on 17 December 2024, with the new rules

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Struggling to rent your property?  These 4 P’s will get your property rented faster

Struggling to rent your property?  These 4 P’s will get your property rented faster

When it comes to renting out your property, it’s not just about listing it and hoping for the best. To achieve quick and successful results focus on four key areas—Position, Presentation, Peak, and Price. Get these right, and your property will attract tenants in no time. Let’s unpack each of these P’s to see how

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Want happy tenants - Here’s why timely maintenance is key

Want happy tenants?  Here’s why timely maintenance is key:

Today, one of our owners joined one of our property managers at the routine maintenance inspection for his property. During the walk-through, we pointed out some maintenance including repainting the windowsills, which had seen better days.  The owner’s initial reaction? “That’s the tenants responsibility?”  This is a reasonably common reaction from landlords. However under the 

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APIAs Push for Fairness in Pet-Friendly Rentals - Auckland property management

APIA’s Push for Fairness in Pet-Friendly Rentals

The Auckland Property Investors Association (APIA) works tirelessly to support a fair and accountable rental sector and have played a key role in shaping the latest version of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill.  One of the main changes that they’re campaigning for is a provision making it unlawful for tenants to keep pets without first

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