Rental Property Resources, News, Hints & Tips
- 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… Read more: Want happy tenants? Here’s why timely maintenance is key: - 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… Read more: APIA’s Push for Fairness in Pet-Friendly Rentals - Why skipping this one step could cost you your next great tenant
Let’s be honest, owning an investment property isn’t always smooth sailing. We recently worked with a landlord who found herself in a tricky spot —… Read more: Why skipping this one step could cost you your next great tenant - Why neglecting your rental property is the biggest mistake you’ll ever make
Here’s a story that might just save you a tonne of money and a whole lot of headaches. A Tale of Neglect: The Central Auckland… Read more: Why neglecting your rental property is the biggest mistake you’ll ever make - Is New Zealand’s private rental market leaving pensioners in the cold?
New Zealand’s private rental market is facing a massive shift as the number of older Kiwis needing rental accommodation is set to skyrocket. By 2048,… Read more: Is New Zealand’s private rental market leaving pensioners in the cold? - Surprise Costs That Can Sink Your Auckland Investment Property
Owning an investment property – it’s the Kiwi dream, isn’t it? A steady stream of income, long-term wealth, maybe even a ticket to that retirement… Read more: Surprise Costs That Can Sink Your Auckland Investment Property - Is your investment property ready for a Kiwi summer? 5 must-do tasks!
Ah, summer – that quintessential time when we Kiwis relish the long, sunny days and the warmth that makes everything feel alive. But before we… Read more: Is your investment property ready for a Kiwi summer? 5 must-do tasks! - Where have all the tenants gone?
The rental market has shifted dramatically over the past few months, with an abundance of properties available and fewer tenants in the market. Tony Alexander’s… Read more: Where have all the tenants gone? - Is Your Property Manager Putting Themselves in Danger? Lessons from a Tragic Incident
Recently, a devastating incident in Mt. Wellington took the life of Finauga ‘Lee’ Ah Yen Faatoia, who was doing a good deed assisting his friend with… Read more: Is Your Property Manager Putting Themselves in Danger? Lessons from a Tragic Incident - Importance of Light and Ventilation
Daily habits for a better home: The critical role of light and ventilation! Welcome to your new home in New Zealand! Whether you’re from sunnier… Read more: Importance of Light and Ventilation - Best Areas to Invest in Auckland and Surrounding Areas
Are you looking to invest in the Auckland, NZ, real estate market? You’ve come to the right place! Auckland is one of the best places… Read more: Best Areas to Invest in Auckland and Surrounding Areas - Renting Property in a Slow Market
Get your property rented faster: effective strategies for a slow rental market Navigating the ups and downs of the rental market can sometimes feel like… Read more: Renting Property in a Slow Market - Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Auckland
Investing in property can be a lucrative venture, especially in a vibrant and growing market like Auckland, New Zealand. However, navigating the intricacies of investing… Read more: Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Auckland - Cashflow Kingpin: Mastering the art of rent increases for your rental property
We get it, some of you property owners out there, you’re all about heart and worried about increasing your tenant’s rent. And I love that,… Read more: Cashflow Kingpin: Mastering the art of rent increases for your rental property - How to navigate missed rental payments
Your tenants usually pay their rent every week but the week has come and gone and there’s no rent showing in your bank account. Your… Read more: How to navigate missed rental payments - Property Management fees: an investment or a cost?
When it comes to managing an investment property, owners often wonder if they should self manage or engage the services of a professional property manager.… Read more: Property Management fees: an investment or a cost? - Viewing your way to the perfect tenant – 6 vital signs to look for
Let’s dive into the juicy world of tenant viewings. Picture this: you have a great property ready to rent but how do you sort the… Read more: Viewing your way to the perfect tenant – 6 vital signs to look for - What’s the right type of heatpump?
Contributed by Shamus No Shock Electrical You’ve likely already heard about Healthy Homes, it’s a government policy that aims to increase the quality of rental homes… Read more: What’s the right type of heatpump? - Mould in rental properties: Landlords vs tenants – who’s responsible?
Mould is a type of fungus which can cause health issues such as a runny or blocked nose, respiratory issues and allergic reactions. It loves… Read more: Mould in rental properties: Landlords vs tenants – who’s responsible? - Mastering the Art of Delivering Large Rent Increases
As a landlord, one of the most challenging aspects of managing rental properties is delivering rent increases to tenants. Generally rent increases are usually between… Read more: Mastering the Art of Delivering Large Rent Increases - Expenses Guide for Rental Property owners
Any income received from a residential rental property is liable for income tax and must be declared in your personal income tax return (IR3). The… Read more: Expenses Guide for Rental Property owners - How to be a proactive landlord
What’s a proactive landlord? Whether you are new to landlording or have been in the game for a while, understanding your obligations and responsibilities to… Read more: How to be a proactive landlord - When you’ve dodged a bullet don’t reload the gun
Recently we were asked by an owner to assist in finding them a tenant for their property. They were a first time landlord having recently… Read more: When you’ve dodged a bullet don’t reload the gun - Managing your own rental property – pro’s and con’s
Managing your own rental property is the way that many landlords insist on working. But is it the best way for you? Here we look at… Read more: Managing your own rental property – pro’s and con’s - Why screening tenants and credit checks are important
Yesterday I nearly had a heart attack!! Not an actual one. But, when I heard one of our owners say that they don’t want credit… Read more: Why screening tenants and credit checks are important - Want to sell your rental property but not sure what happens if it doesn’t sell?
This question has come up quite a bit lately with a number of investors considering selling up. But you have to think about the implications… Read more: Want to sell your rental property but not sure what happens if it doesn’t sell? - Can tenants make minor changes to a rental property?
Can my tenant put up a TV bracket on the wall? 9 March 2022 Written by Marina George, director Renthub These sorts of questions are… Read more: Can tenants make minor changes to a rental property? - 5 Simple Ways to Find Problems in a property Before You Buy
So, you’re looking to purchase an investment property and are busy scrolling through websites and doing the numbers to see which property would make a… Read more: 5 Simple Ways to Find Problems in a property Before You Buy - 10 Top Tips for your Landlording Journey
Whether you are new to landlording or a seasoned investor, these tips may help to make your landlording journey a smoother one. 1 – Tenant… Read more: 10 Top Tips for your Landlording Journey - What do you do when one of your tenants is moving out and a new one wants to take their place?
If a tenant is leaving but wants to replace themself with a new tenant (assigning a tenancy) in the change of legislation to the Residential… Read more: What do you do when one of your tenants is moving out and a new one wants to take their place? - Should I Manage My Rental Property Myself?
Are you considering self-managing your rental property? Perhaps your investment property is currently managed for you by a professional property manager. Or maybe you are… Read more: Should I Manage My Rental Property Myself? - Property Inspections – a necessary evil
Recently I was drying my hair when all of a sudden my earring flew of my ear and went down the bathroom plughole…..oh no I… Read more: Property Inspections – a necessary evil - Healthy Homes Standards – Is your property exempt?
As from 1 July 2021 all new and renewed properties must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days. There are however two general… Read more: Healthy Homes Standards – Is your property exempt? - IMPORTANT: Different ways to change a tenancy agreement
Tenancy Services have updated their website content to describe and distinguish different ways to change a tenancy agreement. Landlords and tenants should decide together which approach… Read more: IMPORTANT: Different ways to change a tenancy agreement - Tips for sprucing up your investment property while saving money
Saving money and renovating your investment property typically don’t seem to go hand in hand. When your investment property comes up for rent, it’s a… Read more: Tips for sprucing up your investment property while saving money - Top 7 tips for buying an investment property
Kiwis have a love affair with property and it continues to be one of New Zealand’s favourite ways to increase wealth. Whether you are considering… Read more: Top 7 tips for buying an investment property - Don’t Delay Repair Jobs
A recent Tenancy Tribunal decision has highlighted the obligation for landlords to attend to repair jobs in a timely fashion. Background facts for the case… Read more: Don’t Delay Repair Jobs - Healthy Homes Standards 2021
In New Zealand there are around 600,000 rental properties, and research shows that rental properties are not as well looked after as owner occupied properties. … Read more: Healthy Homes Standards 2021 - Rent Increases – How To Increase The Rent Without Losing Your Tenants?
Written by Marina George, Founder of Renthub For some owners negotiating a rent increase with their tenant is about as comfortable as having a tooth… Read more: Rent Increases – How To Increase The Rent Without Losing Your Tenants? - 12 Month Rent Increases Take Effect From Now
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 is now law. One of the changes that comes into effect immediately is the change to rent increases which… Read more: 12 Month Rent Increases Take Effect From Now - Residential Tenancy Act Reforms Now Law, What Does That Mean For You?
Updated 7 August 2020 Marina George Director Renthub On 5 August the New Zealand government passed under urgency amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act effective… Read more: Residential Tenancy Act Reforms Now Law, What Does That Mean For You? - Does My Tenant Have To Pay For Damage They Did To The Property?
Written by Marina George Director Renthub Back in April 2016 there was a court case Holler & Rouse vs Osaki which came about when the… Read more: Does My Tenant Have To Pay For Damage They Did To The Property? - How Much Rent Should I Charge for my Rental Property?
This question not surprisingly is the one that most rental property owners find the most challenging to figure out. Asking a high rent could see… Read more: How Much Rent Should I Charge for my Rental Property? - Repairs & maintenance vs improvements
As you will know, landlords spend money on their properties, either to repair them and keep them in good condition or to make improvements/improve the… Read more: Repairs & maintenance vs improvements - Rent Arrears Assistance
If you fear you are about to be evicted due to being unable to pay your rent, you may be able to get Rent Arrears… Read more: Rent Arrears Assistance - Renthub and The Challenge from Covid-19
With the uncertainty that has been in the air over the last few months, we have been seeing a lot of Kiwi expats returning home.… Read more: Renthub and The Challenge from Covid-19 - Understanding the Ring fencing rules
Guest writer Abhi Jagwani Accountant and owner First Class accounts From the 2019-20 income year onward, new rules apply to deductions claimed for residential properties.… Read more: Understanding the Ring fencing rules - Is Vendor Finance good for Vendors?
Normally I would get maybe one query about vendor finance every couple of years but I have had two queries about vendor finance in the… Read more: Is Vendor Finance good for Vendors? - Top 5 tips for buying/selling under the new agreement for sale and purchase of real estate
Since the start of this year there has been a new standard form agreement for sale and purchase in use for buying and selling property.… Read more: Top 5 tips for buying/selling under the new agreement for sale and purchase of real estate - Covid-19 Lockdown 3 and what it means for landlords
Covid-19 Advertising and viewings during Alert Level 3 Under Alert Level Three, you can now start showing prospective tenants through your property again however there… Read more: Covid-19 Lockdown 3 and what it means for landlords