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Healthy Homes Standards – What Landlords Need to Know

Healthy Homes Standards – What Landlords Need to Know

All rental properties in New Zealand must comply with the healthy homes standards that became law on 1 July 2019. These specific and minimum standards cover heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Levels

COVID-19 Pandemic Alert Levels

Pandemic Alert Levels and the effect on landlords and tenants from your property managers perspective

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Housing Issues - Domino Effect

Housing Issues - Domino Effect

The current Dunedin housing shortage and price increase has a flow-on effect on the rental market. And unless the Government makes some drastic changes to rental affordability it's only going to get worse!

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Insurance Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act

Insurance Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act

As of 27 August 2019, there were further changes to landlord obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act that will affect the liability residential tenants have to landlords for accidental damage.

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Insulation Fines are a Fact

Insulation Fines are a Fact

First landlords fined for breaching insulation laws - with more to come

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Tenancy Compliance & Investigations

Tenancy Compliance & Investigations

Is your rental property legally compliant as per MBIE requirements?

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Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Was the announcement about Capital Gains Tax what you were expecting this afternoon? Here's our latest update for you.

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Ring-Fencing Rules Could Lead to Fewer Rental Properties and Higher Rents

Ring-Fencing Rules Could Lead to Fewer Rental Properties and Higher Rents

With the pending changes coming through in regards to residential investment properties and the tax implications, here is what you need to know.

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What is a Safe Methamphetamine Level?

What is a Safe Methamphetamine Level?

With the hype in the news lately regarding safe methamphetamine levels costing landlords thousands of dollars - it's still important that all landlords understand the risks of not testing.

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Meth – A Real Problem for NZ Landlords

Meth – A Real Problem for NZ Landlords

Did you know that a tenant can arrange a meth test of the property without the landlord’s knowledge? And if meth levels are found during the tenancy that is above the Ministry of Health’s minimum levels required for safe occupation, landlords may find themselves in the middle of a nasty battle as to who is liable for the costs of not only the tenants relocation but also the value of the Tenants belongings that have been contaminated.

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What Would You Do in an Emergency?

What Would You Do in an Emergency?

Hind sight is a wonderful thing. With the cyclone on its way to New Zealand this week it is a timely reminder to make sure you would be ready in case of a civil emergency.

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What Landlords Need to Know Before Going Overseas

What Landlords Need to Know Before Going Overseas

Important information for landlords who like to travel overseas and currently manage their own properties.

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What the Healthy Homes Bill Means for all Landlords

What the Healthy Homes Bill Means for all Landlords

The Healthy Homes Bill was passed in December 2017. How will this affect NZ landlords?

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Government Changes to Safe Methamphetamine Levels

Government Changes to Safe Methamphetamine Levels

There have been changes to safe methamphetamine levels in Residential Properties. See below.

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What You Need to Know about Asbestos

What You Need to Know about Asbestos

Are you aware of implications to you from Asbestos products that have been used in NZ Properties?

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Smoke Alarm Regulations that Affect All NZ Landlords

Smoke Alarm Regulations that Affect All NZ Landlords

All residential landlords should be checking their smoke alarms due to make sure they comply with current legislation.

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What is Fair Wear and Tear?

What is Fair Wear and Tear?

In property management we often get asked the question what is fair wear and tear?

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How to Protect Your Home from Borer

How to Protect Your Home from Borer

Don't let your home get to the same state as this picture! 

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Click's Property Tips For The Prospective Landlord

Click's Property Tips For The Prospective Landlord

Investing in real estate looks like a great idea on paper. You just buy a place in a nice area, find tenants and let the cash roll in. However, there are some matters you have to consider first.

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The Otago Community Hospice Auction

The Otago Community Hospice Auction

Click is very pleased support the Otago Community Hospice. We have raised over $15,500 and counting!

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Residential Rental Appraisal Specialists

Residential Rental Appraisal Specialists

At Click Property Management we sometimes find ourselves in some very interesting housing situations!

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Are you ready if there is a Fire?

Are you ready if there is a Fire?

Having a fire escape plan can save your life!

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Fire Safety Training

Fire Safety Training

Tips and tricks to be fire safe.

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Click's Online Property Viewing System Explained

Click's Online Property Viewing System Explained

Click Property Management's online property viewing booking system achieves amazing results!

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Carpet Cleaning Education

Carpet Cleaning Education

Find out the latest carpet cleaning tricks.

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Residential Tenancy vs Boarding House Ruling

Residential Tenancy vs Boarding House Ruling

Don't get caught out - use a Property Management Company that knows the difference!

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Government Health & Safety Reform

Government Health & Safety Reform

Are you up to date with the current legislation?

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Rental Property Presentation

Rental Property Presentation

You only get one chance to make a first impression!

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Condensation & Mould Control

Condensation & Mould Control

Helpful Tips to ensure your home is kept warm, dry and mould free.

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Is your Investment Property Sufficiently Insured?

Is your Investment Property Sufficiently Insured?

Make sure your biggest asset is covered - find out more with RLINZ.

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Pest Control - How to Avoid Rats and Mice

Pest Control - How to Avoid Rats and Mice

As much as the kids love Stuart Little, he's not the type of guest you want visiting your home!

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How to Avoid Buying a Leaky Home

How to Avoid Buying a Leaky Home

New Zealand has faced a building crisis. How can you protect yourself?

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Maintenance Manager App for Tenants

Maintenance Manager App for Tenants

Did you know tenants can now lodge maintenance requests via the FREE Tenant App or via our Web Page???

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Should I Meth Test My Rental Property?

Should I Meth Test My Rental Property?

We are faced with this question often. To test or not to test?

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