Winter is here and with it comes chilly mornings, steamy showers and… mould if we’re not careful.But the good news is your rental home is now ...
With the end of the financial year (31 March) approaching, property owners should focus on their financial planning, accounting and tax obligations, ...
With autumn underway, now is the ideal time to prepare your rental property for the colder, wetter months ahead. A bit of preventative maintenance ...
As 31 March 2026 approaches, now is the perfect time for residential rental property owners to take stock of their financial position, confirm ...
As a landlord, one of your biggest risks is ending up with the wrong tenant. It can mean missed rent, costly damage, long Tribunal processes, and ...
Disasters don’t always come with warning signs. One of our Harcourts managed properties was recently destroyed in an electrical fire. The ...
From 1 December 2025, the new pet provisions in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 take effect. These changes give tenants a formal process ...
When you sign a tenancy agreement with others — whether friends, flatmates, or family — you’re not just sharing the rent. You’re sharing the ...
When you sign a tenancy agreement, it will usually be either fixed-term or periodic — and it’s important to know what that means for ...
If you’re heading away this summer, a few simple steps can help keep your home safe and sound while you’re off enjoying your break.Lock up & ...
From time to time, you may want to make small updates to your rental property to make it feel more like home — perhaps adding a shelf, mounting a ...
When a tenant pays rent, where does that money go?With a professional property management company, those funds don’t just disappear into general ...
Asbestos is a harmful material that was commonly used in buildings before the year 2000. If asbestos is disturbed during repairs or renovations, it ...
As a landlord, your rental yield is one of the most important measures of your property’s performance. It shows the annual rental income as a ...
There’s a common misconception we hear all the time: "I’d love to switch to you, but I need to wait until the tenant moves out." Let’s be clear ...
It’s a situation that frustrates many landlords — a tenant moves out, and things aren’t in the same condition they were at the start. But is it ...
What is landlord insurance?Landlord insurance is a specialised form of insurance designed to protect property owners who rent out residential homes ...
In New Zealand, it’s not uncommon for many small businesses to be run from home. But if that home is a rental property, there are legal and ...
Fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are on the rise and most are due to damaged batteries, overnight charging, or using cheap knock-off ...
Routine inspections can feel awkward or invasive for tenants, especially those who’ve been in place a while; and for landlords, they might seem ...
Your heat pump and extraction fans work hard to keep your home warm, dry and ventilated but they need a bit of care to stay effective. Regular ...
Starting a business from home is a great way to save on the cost of leasing a separate commercial space. But if you’re renting your home, there are ...
The Healthy Homes Standards were introduced to make rental homes across New Zealand warmer, drier and healthier, with a focus on features like ...
We all know that good record-keeping is part of being a responsible landlord, but under the Residential Tenancies Act, it’s not just good practice, ...
Situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island the greater Tauranga area is one of New Zealand’s premier destinations offering a huge ...
Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns that more people need to be aware of the potential dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries.When treated with ...
Tauranga City is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing centres with a current population of approximately 134,000. As New Zealand’s fifth biggest ...
Purchasing a home or investment property is a significant financial investment, but it also comes with its share of risks. A comprehensive insurance ...
One of the most important decision Landlords make is whether to manage their rental property themselves or enlist the services of a professional ...
At Harcourts Tauranga, we understand that securing the right tenant is essential to protecting your investment and ensuring peace of mind. Our tenant ...
Methamphetamine - managing the risk As a landlord, it's important to know your responsibilities around methamphetamine contamination - both for ...
Your insurer will cover the cost of decontaminating and restoring your property if you find out it’s been turned into a mini meth lab, right? ...
Lithium-ion batteries are found in many common household products such as mobile phones, laptops, scooters, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms and toys.When ...
