Investment Property
What Actually Happens at a Routine Rental Inspection
What a property manager checks at a routine inspection, how often they should happen, and what a report should tell you as the owner.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
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Investment Property
When and How to Review the Rent on an Auckland Rental
Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice. How to decide the amount, time it well and keep a good tenant while doing it.
Hannah Williams6 min read
Investment Property
West Auckland Rental Property: A Landlord's Guide
Henderson, Te Atatu, Massey and Hobsonville Point are four different rental markets. What West Auckland landlords should know about each.
Hannah Williams4 min read
Investment Property
Renting in Auckland's Grammar Zone: What Landlords Need to Know
Mt Eden, Epsom and Remuera rentals are driven by school zoning and character housing. What owners should know about demand, rents and villa maintenance.
Hannah Williams4 min read
Investment Property
South Auckland Rental Property: What Owners Should Expect
Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and Takanini offer some of Auckland's strongest yields. What owners should understand about demand, stock and management.
Hannah Williams4 min read
Investment Property
East Auckland Rental Market: A Guide for Landlords
Howick, Botany, Pakuranga and Flat Bush behave differently as rental markets. What East Auckland landlords should understand about demand and supply.
Hannah Williams4 min read
Investment Property
North Shore Property Management: What Landlords Should Know
What North Shore landlords need to know about tenant demand, school zones, housing stock and the maintenance issues specific to the Shore.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Auckland Rental Properties
A spring maintenance checklist for Auckland landlords: gutters, moisture, heat pumps, gardens, smoke alarms and the paperwork worth reviewing now.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
Rental Property Expenses You Can't Claim in NZ
Not every rental property cost is tax deductible. The capital, private and part-year expenses NZ landlords cannot claim, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
Home Office Expenses for NZ Landlords: What You Can Claim
If you run your rental from home, part of your household costs may be claimable. How NZ landlords work out home office expenses, with a worked example.
Hannah Williams5 min read
Tips & Advice
Are Property Management Fees Tax Deductible in NZ?
Property management fees are tax deductible for NZ landlords, along with most accounting, legal and lending fees. What you can claim, and what you cannot.
Hannah Williams4 min read
Investment Property
Are Body Corporate Levies Tax Deductible in NZ?
Body corporate levies on a rental apartment are often tax deductible, but not always. Which levies NZ landlords can claim, and how to treat the rest.
Hannah Williams5 min read