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The Healthy Homes legislation has become law on the 1st July 2019. Majority of private landlords will now have just under one year to meet new standards. We have summarised the new requirements to explain what it all means for NZ landlords.

Becoming a landlord is a daunting task. Where to start, how to make sure you don't miss anything, what can be done to make sure you don't lose money (and sleep) down the track?

Most landlords want long-term tenants who pay rent on time and look after the property as if it were their own. Unfortunately, expectations don't always meet reality.

Landlords and tenants are both responsible for paying bills.

You don’t have to be a great photographer to take great photos

We’ve been talking with our friends from KEITH HAY HOMES Drury about property development and sub-divisions, here’s what they had to say:

Subletting can cause problems for landlords, especially in situations when a tenant sublets the house they're renting without the landlord's permission or knowledge. Before you react to try to resolve this situation, it's important to understand if the tenant is actually breaching any terms.

Disputes can cause big headaches for both landlords and tenants. So we've put together this article to answer some commonly asked questions about various options available for resolving a dispute.

In a world where there is more information readily available at our fingertips than ever before, it can be quite daunting when trying to find the right information and resources. This is particularly evident with books and podcasts as the market is so flooded these days.

Holidays rentals are becoming an increasingly tempting alternative for property investors. Without doubt sites like Bookabach and Airbnb are disrupting a traditional rental industry.

There has been so much hype over the Tax Working Group (TWG) releasing a recommendation on how the NZ tax system could be changed. It's generated tonnes of media stories and opinion pieces.. but is it worth the worry?

Plumbing leaks can cause a lot of headaches to both landlords and tenants. Dealing with plumbers, insurers, potential damage to flooring and fixtures and unexpected repair costs are all painful enough. But who picks up the bill for unexpected water or heating charges?

Make rent collection simple again!

There is a special unit within Tenancy Services that is given the power to monitor and enforce legal compliance on NZ landlords. It is called the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations team (TCIT).

Negotiating a rent increase with a tenant can be an uncomfortable discussion to have, especially for first-time landlords. You might be worried about offending your tenant, scared they may leave or reluctant to put extra pressure on the relationship you have with them.

There is no fool-proof method for choosing the best tenant for your rental. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of securing a good one. Follow our tips to help you make the best decision.

Soon NZ landlords won't be able to offset their residential rental losses against other income, as the Government introduces new tax bill.

Whether your property manager is not looking after your investment the way you expected them to, or you can no longer justify paying high fees, becoming a self-managing landlord can be a great move.

It’s been a big year for property investors, new government regulations, bans, new bills. No doubt a lot has happened! Now it’s time to plan for another busy year with plenty of changes ahead.

We’ve been talking with our friends from Tony Mounce Mortgages & Insurance about the LVR restrictions changes for Jan 2019, here’s what they had to say:

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.

Things landlords need to think about when creating a new tenancy agreement

NZ Parliament passed the legislation to ban letting fees for good. The ban will be implemented from December 12.

Going to the Tenancy Tribunal is not as intimidating as most first timers imagine. However, it is important to be clear, non-emotional and prepared if you are going to have the best chance of getting the ruling you desire.