Why your rent could be increasing: A look at New Zealand renting

September 2018 showed New Zealand rent prices continue to soar. The Trade Me Rental Price Index calculated another 6.7 percent…

6 years ago

NZ Government drops plans for capital gains tax

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that plans to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) have been abandoned. A…

6 years ago

Things to look out for at your next rental inspection

If you want to keep your property in good shape, doing a regular rental inspection is a vital part of…

6 years ago

What should I include in my agreement for pets?

If you allow tenants with pets then you should outline the conditions of this in the tenancy agreement. Why? The…

6 years ago

What are my obligations under Landlord Insurance?

Landlord insurance helps you to protect your investment, but only if you are meeting your obligations. It can include cover…

6 years ago

The best place to credit check my tenants

Doing a background and credit check is becoming standard in New Zealand when choosing new tenants, so why should you…

6 years ago

Why should I check references?

During the new tenant selection process, it’s really important that you take the time to do a thorough background check…

6 years ago

First-time renter’s checklist

Being a first-time renter is exciting but there's also a lot to know before you move-in to your first home.…

6 years ago

Background checks popular among Wellington landlords

Recent stats show that Doublecheck was used 4.8 x more by Wellington landlords this week than when it first launched…

6 years ago

What should I ask at flat viewing?

A flat viewing is a good way to have a look at a property and get a feel for it…

6 years ago