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Understanding what your rights and responsibilities are as a landlord or tenant is essential. Our latest news and articles will keep you in the know.

June 17, 2022

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How can I encourage tenants to stay for longer?

Statistics NZ data suggests the percentage of renters has risen to 34%, with the number of households renting...

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April 28, 2022

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Landlord responsibilities: The pros and cons of being a private landlord 

If you are keen to invest in property for investment purposes, consider how you will manage your property...

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March 13, 2022

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Do I Need Landlord Insurance?

Landlord insurance is not compulsory, nor is it a legal requirement in New Zealand. However, your investment property is...

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March 1, 2022

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Landlords and Liability: What appliances should I include in my rental property?

There are pros and cons to installing extra appliances in your investment property. Some tenants are willing to...

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January 31, 2022

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Renting houses in Auckland: How to set realistic expectations as a first-time tenant

Renting is a rite of passage for many young people in New Zealand. It’s exciting to move out...

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December 21, 2021

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Noisy tenants: What to do when tenants are disturbing the peace

Christmas can be a time of increased tension between tenants, landlords and neighbours and a rise in noise...

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October 20, 2021

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Introducing The New Branding For West Auckland Property Management

We unveiled our new branding to our clients this week at West Auckland Property Management, . We're excited...

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August 30, 2021

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Pest control – how to avoid getting stung!

If you had to define what a pest is, you could easily pinpoint it with one word: wasp....

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June 16, 2021

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Meth testing: a rental management nightmare

How will your rental property be impacted? In the last few years, New Zealand has seen a rise...

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July 5, 2021

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Landlord responsibilities under the new health and safety laws

The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) is part of a reform package aimed at addressing the...

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February 10, 2021

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Taking to the road in style: WAPM’s new cars!

After much deliberation, WAPM decided the Nissan Qashqai fit our style just perfectly – small enough to fit...

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April 15, 2020

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Winter around the corner

Chimney cleaning needs to happen now before the tenants start using the fireplace or woodburner. Insurance Companies will...

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February 28, 2021

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New vehicles on the road

Glenn and Helen will shortly be driving round in their newly branded vehicles. Nissan Qashqai’s have been chosen...

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May 13, 2021

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Saverys to West Auckland Property Management

Times have changed and property management has been deregulated (anyone can be a property manager!), but both Glenn...

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October 1, 2021

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Case Study: Right Property, Wrong Tenant

The setting: a clean and tidy three bedroom property in reasonable area with a large double garage. The...

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December 2, 2020

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The Housing Market: Up in the Air?

This truly is a really strange market…After an exuberantly irrational August and September, we are currently experiencing a...

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February 10, 2020

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What’s wrong with managing your own rental?

Sometimes new investors make the decision to manage their own rental property. After all, its seems obvious –...

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August 10, 2020

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Spring buyers keen but not much supply

The latest QV monthly property value index shows that nationwide residential values continued to increase in through out...

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