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First ruling on the New pet regulations
The first major Tenancy Tribunal ruling under New Zealand’s new pet regulations is now giving landlords and tenants clearer direction, with a strong indication that pet requests are expected to be assessed reasonably and on a case-by-case basis.
Supercharge Your Sale: The Crucial Trick When Selling a Rental Property With a Tenant in Place
Selling a rental property with a tenant in place can either be smooth and highly successful, or an...
Kōwhai Coast Property Management in the news
Any time the tenancy law changes, one of the biggest challenges for our industry is helping people...
Why Good Marketing Sets Your Rental Up for Long-Term Success
In part two of why proper marketing matters when you take your rental property to market, We want...
How to attract the best tenants to your rental? Best foot forward at the start!
Every landlord wants great tenants in their rental property 👌 It is one of the biggest drivers of...
What Does Rental Property Performance Mean to You?
At Kōwhai Coast Property Management, one of the most important conversations we have with every...
Free credit checks for New Zealanders- Knowledge is power
Did you know every New Zealander is entitled to request a free credit check on themselves? The...
Pets in Rentals: What the New Rules Mean for You
Changes are coming to the Residential Tenancies Act that will make it easier for tenants to have...
Why do I have to share my insurance excess details with the tenant, and how does it affect me as the landlord?
This is a common question we receive in property management. It comes down to how the Tenancy...
How to Keep Great Tenants Without Cutting the Rent
When you’ve got a stable, long-term tenant in today’s difficult rental market, the last thing you...
Want a Tenant to Move in Tomorrow? You Needed to Start Advertising Four Weeks Ago
If your rental property is sitting empty and you want someone in there tomorrow, here is the...
Spot Grass in Your Gutters? Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Ever noticed a little tuft of grass sticking out of your gutter when you’re standing at ground...
Filling Buckets of Good Faith: The Long Game in Property Management
There’s something I’ve always done in property management that has served me well—something people...
Tenant Selection: Why Getting It Right Matters More Than Ever
When it comes to managing a rental property successfully, there’s one key decision that can set...
Why You Should Think Twice About Filling Your Rental Property Too Quickly
As landlords, it’s natural to want to minimise vacancy and get a new tenant into your rental...
Love what you do and never work a day in your life!
"Dad,how come my sisters name is Rose?" "Because your mother loves Roses, Son" "Oh, thanks Dad"...
Why Homeowners Should Do Regular Property Inspections. Just Like a Property Manager
When was the last time you really inspected your own home? As property managers, we’re used to...
Why chose Kōwhai Coast Property Management?
Property management? Yep, we do it all- finances, tenants, maintenance, the paperwork. But the...
Accreditation- The Govt gave up – So REINZ took over. Here’s what that means for you
Let’s go back to 2024. It was shaping up to be a milestone year for the residential property...
How to get amazing tenants to your rental property viewings?
Keen to attract top-quality tenants to your rental property viewings? In this video, we share...
All NZ Rentals Must Meet Healthy Homes Standards by 1 July 2025
A major deadline is approaching for all New Zealand landlords: by 1 July 2025, every rental...
Why I Love What I Do in Property Management
Hands up if you love that feeling of having a happy client or a satisfied customer. Now, keep your...
Discrimination in NZ residential rentals
When renting out a property, landlords have the right to choose the most suitable tenant, often...
A routine inspection- the landlords snapshot in time
Routine Inspections. Most insurance companies require routine inspections to be carried out every...
When should a property manager handle repairs and when should they contact a professional?
Maintaining a rental property is key to being a successful property manager. When rental...
Marketing a Property for Rent: A Work of Art
In fine dining, there's a saying: "You’re only as good as your last meal." The same applies to...
Neighbours trees or bushes encroaching on your property?
When dealing with overhanging trees and boundary issues, it’s important to know your rights and...
Getting your property set up for rental
Thinking about setting up a new rental property in the Warkworth area? From property compliance to...
3 key upgrades and 3 not so good ones to maximise return on investment for your rental property
Maximising the performance of a rental property is a key part of the rental property journey. It...
The three levers to pull when setting the rent for your marketing
When opting to set the weekly rental price for your listing there is 3 main levers a landlord can...
Do tenants want to live in a lifestyle or rural rental property?
A lifestyle or rural property refers to large land holdings—think acres of bush, pasture, or...
Examples of Property managers’ Fee Structures
Two main versions of a Property Managers commission and one that you may not have heard of. If you...
How does a Property manager deal with Watercare bills?
In the North Rodney area water to residential properties is supplied by Watercare. Some properties...
Reach or raise the bar?
In New Zealand we have a wide range of restaurants to choose from. They all reach the legal bar as...