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Amendment to RTA - Part one - Tenant Liability

Amendment to RTA - Part one - Tenant Liability

In response to the Osaki case in which the Court of Appeal made a decision that tenants could not be held responsible for careless or negligent damage, the government addressed the situation by amending the Residential Tenancies Act. The [...]

Changes to Residential Tenancy Act

Changes to Residential Tenancy Act

Early in July, Housing Minister, Nick Smith announced significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that will see a greater emphasis on compliance. The changes are predominantly around insulation of rental accommodation and smoke [...]

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Do "bad" tenants target DIY owners?

Do “bad tenants” target privately managed properties. In short “yes they do”. Not all privately managed properties have a poor pool of tenants to choose from. But without a doubt “bad tenants” can and do [...]

Should you invest in buying units or homes?

Should you invest in buying units or homes?

Units or houses? Why not both? There are theories that say investing in units is better and others that say that houses are better. The answer to what is better for an individual comes down to personal motivation for purchasing. There are [...]

TESTIMONIAL - R Moore

TESTIMONIAL - R Moore

Thank you Lisa Iliffe and Hannah McLay for the professional service you have provided me and the fantastic tenant you secured. They communicate well, action maintenance promptly and are always keeping me informed as to the tenants requirements [...]

TESTIMONIAL - M Geddes

TESTIMONIAL - M Geddes

Jess Carter from the Bayleys Property Management team in Christchurch has looked after my investment property for some years now and is an absolute professional. The care and attention paid to all aspects of the role - identifying an excellent [...]