Property Management

West Coast farm ownership provides a pathway for the next generation

For young farmers with the experience and equity to take the next step, finding an achievable path to farm ownership can be challenging. With West Coast dairy farms attracting attention for their relative affordability and operating returns, the region could offer an opportunity worth exploring.

The rental market has changed. Has your investment strategy?

For the past few years, property investors have had plenty to think about. Interest rates, changing legislation, rising costs and rapidly moving rents have dominated the conversation.

Regional Rental Review: Wairarapa District

Centered on the town of Masterton, the district supports a diverse economy built around agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, manufacturing, healthcare, education and government services.

Before you sell, fix the things you’ve learned to live with

A sticky garage door, a drafty spare room, or the nagging urge to double-check the locks before bed can turn routine moments into small daily frustrations.

How Sensory Details Influence Buyer Decisions

Buyers notice more than what they see. From light and layout to smell, sound and temperature, discover the small details that can shape how someone feels about your home, and the simple fixes that can make a difference.

How Local Market Conditions Impact Your Home Improvement Decisions

Thinking of selling your home within the next five years? Deciding which renovations will add the most value can feel like a gamble. The key is to find the sweet spot between what your local market demands and what suits your own needs and budget.

The Regional Rental Report

Discover how rents, earnings and affordability are shifting across New Zealand...

Property owner's guide

The property owner's guide is a comprehensive outline of...

The renting guide

Property Brokers manage more residential rental properties across..

The evolution of renting in New Zealand

Sunday, 15 November 2020

Why is everyone so concerned about the recent changes within the Real Estate industry, and specifically the Property Management Sector?

Rent freezes - what does this mean for landlords and tenants?

Friday, 27 March 2020

The Government has announced a freeze on rent; the rent levels are to be frozen for half a year due to the spread of the coronavirus in New Zealand.

Keeping safe in an evolving industry

Sunday, 12 January 2020

One of the greatest challenges we face currently as an industry is coping with cadence of change, and the reality of the amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

An industry under pressure

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Never has the property management industry been under so much pressure. There are changes in legislation, new levels of compliance, added costs, pressure from the media, staff burnout, influences on the bottom line and an increased turnover of investors. The pressure is coming from everywhere.

Healthy Home Standards, are you aware of how this impacts you?

Tuesday, 03 September 2019

If you own a rental property, now is the time to determine if it meets the Healthy Home Standards. On 1 July 2019, this new regulation was introduced to lift the standard of rental properties throughout New Zealand, and we have until July 2021 to meet the new regulations.

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