The recent amendment to the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) has a significant change which will affect property owners who have a tenanted property in NZ, and...
So how do you ascertain what is an accurate market rent four your property? Below are a couple of great sources of information to use to...
I stumbled on the ‘Apartment Dwellers’ section of the 2006 Census yesterday. It’s actually very interesting! It also makes you wonder how much longer we’ll be...
Do you use Wallpaper or Paint when renovate your home for investment or sale. There are two trains of thought some believe that Wallpaper looks better...
Unlike most businesses, landlords only have one customer, and that is their tenant. Landlords don't have the luxury of getting it wrong. If you get it...
Property prices have fallen significantly over the last two years making houses much more affordable than they have been for some time. Despite this, buyers are...
There is no question that smoke alarms are a key warning device in reducing deaths caused by fires in the home.
When your property is ready for its final touches then installing window coverings will often be the final task prior to marketing for new tenants.
There are several important points with rent collection to help landlords to minimise the likelihood of arrears occurring, and the amount of arrears potentially incurred.
Do you know what you are required to do if a tenant gets up and does a runner and leaves there belongings at the property?
The question that all landlords must think about is how best to attract tenants. New Zealand is predominantly a renting nation and competition is strong between...
Valentine’s Day is usually spent taking a romantic vacation with your significant other or spending tons of money creating the perfect day. Like many you can...