The New Zealand government is considering an end to the 90-day notice period for tenancy evictions. This change would fundamentally change the relationship between landlords and tenants. The question is: in favour of whom? Given the housing shortage facing the nation today, it’s not surprising that the government would make changes to existing law inRead more
The New Zealand government recently signed off on the Healthy Homes Standards legislation, becoming law on July 1, 2019. Kiwi tenants want to live in a comfortable, warm and dry home, and landlords are now legally responsible for maintaining the quality of their rental properties and enhancing home rental services. The new law outlines specificRead more
The New Zealand property rental market has undergone significant changes this August, as the Residential Tenancies Act of 2019 takes effect. The new law implements a variety of changes for landlords and tenants alike that will change the property rental landscape significantly. With major changes concerning damage liability, insurance, contamination, and more, implementation of theRead more
Auctions can be a very intimidating place, especially for first time buyers and sellers. With the lingo, the fast pace, fellow auction competitors vying for the best deals on the best homes, and so on, you might not feel like you are cutthroat enough to participate. Fortunately, auctions aren’t actually cutthroat—they’re just lively and exciting.Read more
Property investment is one of the best and most reliable ways to expand your wealth. This has proven especially true in New Zealand where property prices continue their rapid rise. Real estate isn’t a particularly difficult industry to break into and offers safe investment opportunities for beginners and experienced investors alike. That’s not to sayRead more
