The topic of the real estate market is always front and centre in New Zealand, but the current level of commentary, like prices, is at record levels!
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A view on the Government’s recent moves to cool the housing market
29-Apr-2021 13:17:55
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Topics: Property Management, New Zealand, Housing Market, Property Management Focus, buying property, Buying property in New Zealand
Government announces range of measures impacting residential property ownership
29-Apr-2021 13:11:21
On Tuesday 23 March 2021, the Government announced it would be implementing a range of integrated measures to accelerate the building of new houses, including freeing up build-ready land and investing in infrastructure.
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Topics: Property Management, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, buying property, Buying property in New Zealand
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
26-Feb-2021 08:14:01
Fixed-term Tenancies
There has been a lot of media attention on the property management industry as most of the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 came into effect on 11 February 2021. Unfortunately, as with any change, there has been some misinformation circulating.
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Topics: Property Management, Residential, Property Tips, New Zealand, Tenants, Property Management Focus
Healthy Homes Standards Heating Up
26-Feb-2021 07:26:09
Did you know that the Housing Improvement Regulations Act 1947 states that: ‘Every living room must be fitted with a fireplace and chimney or other approved form of heating?’
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Topics: Property Management, Property Tips, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, Health and Wellbeing, health and safety
Making Minor Changes to the Property
26-Feb-2021 07:09:39
This change to the Residential Tenancies Act provides clarity on what a minor change is and sets the process for a tenant requesting a minor change, a landlord consenting to the request, and reinstatement at the end of the tenancy.
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Topics: Property Management, Property Tips, DIY, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, Rental Property Renovations
Healthy Homes Deadline
26-Jan-2021 11:00:00
The 1 July 2021 deadline is now only a few months away. This is the date that residential rental properties must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards, within 90 days of any new or renewed tenancy.
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Topics: Property Management, Residential, Renting, Rental Property, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, Health and Wellbeing, Harcourts Property Manager
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Summary of Changes
26-Jan-2021 07:06:11
Landlords and tenants need to understand the recent changes to tenancy law and how this will affect them.
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Topics: Property Management, Residential, Renting, Rental Property, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, Harcourts Property Manager
REINZ Property Management Conference
26-Nov-2020 12:47:59
Topics: Property Management, New Zealand, REINZ, Property Management Focus, Property Manager
Property Management Code of Conduct and licensing regime welcomed
26-Nov-2020 12:45:42
Property managers play a powerful role in the housing of over 600,000 New Zealanders, including 43% of all children and those vulnerable to housing insecurity.
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Topics: Industry Update, Property Management, New Zealand, Housing Market, Property Management Focus, Property Manager
Privacy Act 2020
26-Nov-2020 12:36:46
On 1 December 2020, the new Privacy Act 2020 will come into effect. The Act introduces a number of new privacy protections for individuals and obligations for businesses and organisations.
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Topics: Property Management, New Zealand, Property Management Focus, Property Manager