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A new amendment was proposed to the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation to include bans on rent increases.

Legislation has been drafted to restrict tenancy terminations during Alert Level 4.

The Government unveiled more information on plans that would bar landlords from deducting the interest costs of their mortgage from their tax bill.

Discussions about vaccination have been seen creeping into virtually every public and private sphere — personal relationships, work, and even the rental housing sector.

We've put together the most commonly asked questions we receive about managing tenancies during the Lockdown.

It's more than fair to assume some people will experience financial hardship, reduction in working hours and even job losses.

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The Government is rolling out a new initiative to understand why there are so many empty properties in NZ and possible ways to utilise them to help with the housing crisis.

Every successful search starts with a great listing.

Kiwis own more pets per household than anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately for renters, only 13% of landlords allow pets in their rental properties. So, what are the pros and cons of allowing a four-legged co-tenant to move in, and what opportunities are you missing out on by having a hard "no pets" policy?

So you're renting out a property with a pool. Lucky tenants! But who should be responsible for keeping it clean and paying for necessary repairs?

The past year has brought an avalanche of changes to the NZ rental market. We're sure some of them made you question whether or not it is worth it. Although the full impact of these changes is hard to predict, property investment still remains one of the best investment opportunities in the long run.

You can sell the investment property at any time, including when it is tenanted. Selling a property with tenants can be financially beneficial for investors, but it does complicate things a little. Read on to learn the pros and cons of this choice and how the sale process can take place when the property is not vacant.

myRent is an inclusive community where all members are required to treat everyone with respect. Bad behaviour and discrimination is unacceptable and could result in permanent removal from the community.

Selecting a suitable tenant is not unlike the hiring process. Finding a tenant who pays rent on time, communicates well, follows the rental laws and looks after the property takes some time and effort.

This week the Government has provided more guidance on exemptions from new tax rules introduced in March 2021.

2020 was a challenging year, but 2021 is exceeding our expectations... The most controversial Government policy targeting residential property investors has been revealed.

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (RTAA) is arguably the biggest tenancy reform in 30 years. It comes with lots of nuisances that landlords should be aware of.

11 February 2021 is a big day. The second phase of The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (RTAA) is coming into effect. What every landlord needs to know.

The deadline for compliance with the Healthy Homes minimum standards is looming. Are you on track to meet the necessary requirements?

There must be at least one fixed heater that meets a required heating capacity that can directly heat the main living room to at least 18°C. Specific heating devices that are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy will not meet the requirements of this standard.

From 1 July 2019 ceiling and underfloor insulation became compulsory in all rental homes. The Healthy Homes Insulation Standard increases the minimum standard for existing insulation.

Ventilation must include openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms. Rooms with a bath or shower or indoor cooktop must have an appropriately sized extractor fan vented outside.

A rental property must have a drainage system that drains stormwater, surface water and groundwater to an appropriate outfall. The drainage system must include gutters, downpipes and drains to remove water from the roof. A rental property with enclosed subfloor space must have a ground moisture barrier (if practicable to install).