The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
September 2018 showed New Zealand rent prices continue to soar. The Trade Me Rental Price Index calculated another 6.7 percent increase in NZ’s median rent, with…
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that plans to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) have been abandoned. A recommendation by the Tax Working…
If you want to keep your property in good shape, doing a regular rental inspection is a vital part of your job as a landlord.…
If you allow tenants with pets then you should outline the conditions of this in the tenancy agreement. Why? The main reason is responsibility and…
Landlord insurance helps you to protect your investment, but only if you are meeting your obligations. It can include cover for things like intentional and…
Doing a background and credit check is becoming standard in New Zealand when choosing new tenants, so why should you use a credit checking service?…
During the new tenant selection process, it’s really important that you take the time to do a thorough background check on your prospective tenant. Although…
Being a first-time renter is exciting but there’s also a lot to know before you move-in to your first home. Use this checklist to make…
Recent stats show that Doublecheck was used 4.8 x more by Wellington landlords this week than when it first launched in December. The rapid rise…
A flat viewing is a good way to have a look at a property and get a feel for it before you commit to anything.…