As winter sweeps in we find ourselves spending more time at home and inside than the warmer months. This means, we often see an increase in electricity bills from keeping lights on and heaters going as the temperature drops. The extra costs can be challenging for some people. Below is a few tips and tricks
We are now in the middle of Autumn with Winter just peering around the corner. We all know with winter comes a lot of rain, wind, hail and quite possibly snow! Your gutters may be the last thing that comes to mind when getting ready for Winter. However if you are not prepared, they can
Below are some questions and answers to our most frequently asked questions from property owners. How long does it take to rent my property once empty? We like to allow 1 month however it is very rarely that it takes us long. How do you vet tenants? We do reference checks, credit checks, Facebook checks
Working smoke alarms are required in every rental property in New Zealand. Smoke alarms are to be installed 3 metres of each bedroom door or in every other room where a person sleeps. When your sleeping you lose your sense of smell, so don’t assume your smoke alarms are working. Check them regularly by pushing
Managing a rental property is a full-time job, governed by several laws you must oblige by. While most of us have a “can do attitude” it is almost always better to have a property manager. Some owners simply don’t have the time to handle the day-to-day operations of their own rental property. Whereas others simply
Below are some questions and answers to our most frequently asked questions from tenants. Are utilities included in the rent? For our rent per rooms, WIFI and power are included in the rent. How often will rent increase? Annually When is rent due and how will you need to pay? Rent is due usually due
A rental bond is a sum of money that a landlord can ask for as security against their property when a new tenancy starts. The bond money is held by Tenancy Services for the duration of the tenancy. When a tenancy ends, the landlord can use this money if any careless of intentional damage as
Do you own an investment property? Do you manage your own investment but have been thinking about handing it over to a professional? See below 10 signs that you could benefit from property management. The tenant is constantly calling, texting or emailing you You’re constantly organizing maintenance and repairs You’re having problems with the tenant