Market Insights
The Extended Arm of Family, The Point Property Family
On one hand, property is a simple long-term investment – put it in the bottom drawer and wait for it to generate equity…
Read MoreResidential Landlords Insurance
In our previous updates to owners we have discussed the importance of having specific Landlord Insurance. It’s clear from these examples that Landlord…
Read MoreWhy Landlords Should Be Assessing & Giving Regular Rent Reviews
Sometimes, we hear landlords say, ‘times are tough, I don’t want to increase my tenants rent’. Although this may be considered an act…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Rental Property Dry and Well-Heated
As a landlord, ensuring that your property is dry and well-heated is essential. In addition to being a legal requirement, providing adequate heating…
Read MoreHow Much to Spend on Residential Investment Property Maintenance?
There are a few industry methods of evaluating how much your residential property investment maintenance should be. Whatever the method you choose, it…
Read MoreImproving Health and Well-being: Habitat for Humanity’s Healthy Homes Initiative
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organisation that aims to provide safe and affordable housing to families in need around the world. In…
Read MoreSummer maintenance & holiday tips
Summer is the golden opportunity to get stuff done around your property. However, with everyone taking holidays, and then the busyness of heading…
Read MoreBond data – relationship to landlords and rent reviews
Data released by MBIE highlights the growing dilemma that tenants are facing due to a shortage of rental properties across the country. At…
Read MorePreparing your property for winter
We have been very fortunate and had a great summer, but winter may not be as kind. As a landlord, preparing your property…
Read MorePets and tenancies. Should you allow pets?
There have been numerous articles recently, highlighting the difficulties for tenants to find accommodation when they have pets. Many investors have a firm…
Read MoreUpdated Privacy Laws and what that means for Landlords and Property Managers
There has been an update of the Privacy Laws and compliance monitoring program by the Office of Privacy Commission. It is intended to…
Read MoreDo longer leases encourage tenants to treat their rental property like their own?
31.9 per cent of New Zealand households (1.4 million people) are living in rented homes according to Stats NZ. Rents have risen faster…
Read MoreWhat insurance do landlords need?
Landlords have had to make a much greater investment in their rental properties over the last few years – including meeting higher standards…
Read MoreSpring cleaning a rental property – who is responsible?
New Zealand suffers a considerable mould problem in housing, in particular in Auckland due to its humidity. In this article, we’ll go through…
Read More10 keys to great property management
Just purchased a new investment property? Now is the time to find the right property manager! Other than owning your own home, when…
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