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September 15, 2026
The “Faulty Oven” That Wasn’t Faulty at All
A recently installed oven in a Cannon’s Creek, Porirua investment property was reported as not...

September 8, 2026
How clean should my rental be before a new tenant moves in?
The period between one tenancy ending and another beginning is one of the most important...

September 1, 2026
Should I leave appliances or furniture for my tenant?
It’s common for landlords to have furniture or appliances they no longer need. Perhaps the...

August 25, 2026
How Much Rent Should I Charge for My Rental Property?
Recently I bumped into my neighbour Gareth at the Karori shops. Knowing I work in...

August 18, 2026
Will this investment property attract good tenants?
Most people think a rental appraisal is simply about working out how much rent a...

August 11, 2026
My good tenant has stopped looking after my property. What should I do?
Sometimes a property that has always been well looked after begins to change. Routine inspections...

August 3, 2026
Tiaki Wai Water Charges: Frequently Asked Questions for Wellington Landlords
If you’ve recently received your first Tiaki Wai water invoice and are wondering what it...

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...

