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Think you know all there is about landlord insurance? Here are some interesting facts that might just surprise you.

If you are a landlord in New Zealand, there is finally some good news. The government has recently announced some policy updates likely to ease the financial pressure you might be facing as a rental property owner.

Picking the right tenant can feel overwhelming. You want someone reliable and respectful, but where do you start? And how do you make sure you're playing fair? Here, we explain why it's so crucial to keep bias out of the mix, why a steady and systematic approach is your best bet, and what your insurance provider is likely to expect from you.

Retaliatory Notices can really put you in hot water. It's important to understand what they are, know the implications, and how to avoid them.

New Zealand's landlords are on the brink of a fresh start.

Private landlords in New Zealand are constantly navigating a maze of rules and regulations. Understanding and adhering to tenancy laws isn't just a matter of ethics; it's a legal requirement.

Finding the right tenant is more than just business, it's also an investment in peace of mind. But how can you be sure you're making the best choice? We wanted to share our top 4 tips to make finding the right tenants less stressful for self-managing landlords like yourself.

The new legislation targets residential property managers but somewhat unexpectedly affects some self-managing landlords.

Property management, when performed well, can make investing in property an absolute breeze, but when managed poorly, it can leave landlords and tenants tearing their hair out.

Completed tenant checks will be moved to your tenant check archive where they are stored for record-keeping purposes. Your tenant checks will be available in your archive unless otherwise deleted.

When a tenant refuses to vacate at the agreed end date, it can disrupt your plans, affect your ability to find new tenants or carry out necessary maintenance, and may even cause financial losses.

Being a landlord comes with many responsibilities, including understanding and adhering to the laws and regulations that apply to rental properties. Failing to comply with these legal obligations can result in severe consequences, including legal disputes, financial penalties, and damage to one's reputation.

The Reserve Bank has released the finalised framework for debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions on residential mortgage lending. Here's why it's important and what you need to know.

Life can be unpredictable, and plans do change. Changing circumstances can be especially challenging when a landlord has already given their notice to end the tenancy. In such a situation, it is important to understand the legal implications and how to handle the situation effectively.

There are multiple reasons why a landlord or a tenant would want to end their tenancy. It is important to understand the rules that apply to different situations.

A landlord is responsible for ensuring that their rental property is in good condition and ready for their tenants to move in on the agreed-upon start date. However, unforeseen problems, such as a major plumbing issue, can cause delays or disrupt your tenants' plans. In this article, we will discuss what happens to the tenancy in the case of a major unforeseen issue before the start date and provide tips for landlords on handling this situation.

While the landlord-tenant relationship is often a productive and harmonious one, disputes can and do arise. Some of the most common disputes between landlords and tenants involve rent payments, bond refunds, maintenance and repair, pets, access to the rental property, and termination of tenancies.

As a landlord, it's important to be prepared for the unexpected. Severe weather can cause significant damage to your rental property, and it's important to have a plan in place to respond to any damage. In this post, we'll cover the steps that landlords should take if their rental is damaged in severe weather, including contacting their insurance company, making temporary repairs, and working with tenants to repair the damage.

As a landlord, knowing if your tenants are smoking inside the property is important. There may be some implications if your tenants breach the terms of their tenancy agreement. In this post, we will explore some common signs that tenants may be smoking inside the property and strategies for addressing this issue.

As a landlord, you know that time is money. That's why no-shows at property viewings can be incredibly frustrating - they waste your time and can prevent you from finding the right tenant for your property. In this post, we'll explore some effective strategies for minimising no-shows and ensuring that your property viewings run smoothly.

As a landlord, you may encounter a situation where your tenants are going through a divorce. This can present several complications for you as the property owner, including potential disputes over rent payments or damage to the property. Therefore, it's important to understand your rights as a landlord in these situations and minimise disruption to the tenancy.

With holidays coming up, some landlords wonder, do I get my tenants anything?

The law changes have now been finalised, allowing tenants to terminate tenancies early for family violence reasons and landlords to end tenancies if physically assaulted by the tenant.

The healthy homes standards are the cause of a lot of confusion for Kiwi landlords, and it’s not hard to see why. With very specific requirements for the five standards alongside many niche exemptions, we’ve received plenty of questions since the standards came into practice.