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The New Zealand Government has proposed significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), including modifications to tenancy termination rules. Although these changes are not yet law, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament in May 2024, with expected implementation in early 2025. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has stated: “These changes are

When managing rental properties, knowing who is responsible for compensation orders can be complex. A recent Tenancy Tribunal case sheds light on this issue, offering valuable insights for both property owners and managers. The Case Overview In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, a landlord who was overseas for more than 21 days had appointed a

Property management costs money, even if you do it independently. So, naturally, hiring an excellent property manager to help you maintain your properties will also cost money. But what exactly will you be charged for? Every smart businessperson should know to research how much they will probably have to pay before they hire any kind

Looking after properties on your own can be very difficult, and managing multi-tenant buildings is even more tricky. Large, multi-tenant structures come with challenges because you will have much more space to manage and tenants to deal with. Things like maintenance and property management fees can become stressful if you don’t have the right knowledge

So, you’ve invested in real estate. Investing in property is a fantastic way to make money and help people find good places to rent. However, as you probably already know if you’ve invested in real estate, it’s also a full-time property management job. When you have to set rent, collect rent every month, conduct regular

What Property Experts Have To Say… The Alert Level 4 Lockdown has already impacted the rental market in an adverse way and has immensely slowed rental income/investment for some landlords. According to a survey run by a property management consultancy Real iQ, it seems the rents in New Zealand are likely to fall as a