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  • Maximize Your Investment: A Year-End Guide for Landlords

    As the financial year draws to a close, landlords have the opportunity to review their property investments and make strategic adjustments to optimise returns. By proactively assessing finances, scrutinising deductible expenses, adjusting rent, and reviewing insurance coverage, landlords can maximise their investment potential. 1. Conduct a Comprehensive Financial Review Before … Read more

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  • Market sees renewed momentum

    Ray White New Zealand saw 248 properties scheduled to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 51.5 per cent, up 5.77 per cent year-on-year.

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  • Unlawful Dwellings – Let us guide you

    It’s crucial for landlords to know if a property they’re trying to rent is classified as a lawful dwelling in respect of The Residential Tenancies Act 1986. As soon as a residential tenancy agreement is completed your lawful dwelling requirements come into effect, and this can occur even without a … Read more

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  • Healthy Homes Compliance Deadline Looms

    From 1 July 2025, **ALL** private rentals must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. We now have less than one year to ensure that all private rental properties in New Zealand meet these requirements. Landlords who fail to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards will breach the Residential Tenancies Act … Read more

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  • Selling a tenanted property

    If you are thinking of selling your tenanted property, as a landlord there are obligations that you need to meet. Section 47 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) requires that if a landlord decides to put the premises on the market for sale or other disposition after entering into … Read more

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  • Safe use of lithium-ion batteries and battery products

    Lithium-ion batteries are found in many common household products such as mobile phones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms and toys. When treated with respect and care, lithium-ion batteries are safe. However, if they are misused (for example, overcharged or damaged), or are of poor quality, they can present a serious … Read more

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  • What to do when ending a tenancy

    So you are a tenant and you want to move house, but you are not too sure what to do or how to do it. That is what your Ray White Rotorua property manager is here for, to help and advise you on the correct processes to follow.

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  • How Property Managers Serve as Essential Partners for Tenants and Landlords

    Welcome to an inside look at how a Property Manager can transform the rental experience for tenants and property owners alike. Whether you’re renting for the first time, a seasoned tenant, or a landlord considering property management services, understanding the multifaceted role of a Property Manager is crucial to making … Read more

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  • The Benefits of Hiring a Property Manager

    Being a property owner and renting out properties is a professional business which is why the benefits of hiring a property manager can significantly outweigh management fees, providing landlords with peace of mind that their property is in experienced hands. Read more below to learn about the benefits of engaging … Read more

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  • Rental yield and how to work it out

    It may seem a simple task, but working out the potential rental returns on an investment property requires doing a bit of homework, and is more than a simple calculation. Here are a couple of things to consider when working out your sums. As you would expect, every property investor … Read more

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