Our blog

July 28, 2026
Why isn’t my property renting? – A Newtown success story
One of the questions we’ve been hearing more than ever this winter is: “Why isn’t...

July 21, 2026
The Rat Problem That Pest Control Alone Would Never Have Fixed
When tenants reported hearing rats in the ceiling at an Island Bay, Wellington property, it...

July 14, 2026
Should I buy this property? What smart investors look at before they buy
Before purchasing an investment property, many investors focus on one key question: “What rent will...

July 7, 2026
The Wear and Tear Claim That Cost the Tenant their Bond
An exit inspection at a relatively new property revealed damage that a tenant believed was...

June 30, 2026
The Noisy Hot Water Cylinder That Was Quietly Wasting Water
Sometimes the most costly maintenance issues are the ones that go unnoticed for months or...

June 23, 2026
The Locked-Out Tenant Who Didn’t Need a Locksmith
When a tenant suddenly found themselves unable to unlock their home, it could easily have...

June 10, 2026
The Garage Power Issue That Didn’t Need an Electrician
A property that we manage in Titahi Bay, Porirua, had an issue with the power...

June 9, 2026
The Rental Appraisal That Prevented a Costly Investment Mistake
A first-time investor approached us for a rental appraisal while carrying out due diligence on...

June 2, 2026
The Laundry Leak That Wasn’t the Owner’s Responsibility
A property that we manage in Upper Hutt had a tenant that reported mould building...

