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Maintaining and modernising your home are just a couple of ways to attract tenants to your property. We have outlined several key aspects of your home that can help you attract and secure long-term, quality tenants.
We are approaching a time when many fixed-term tenancies, especially for student flats, are coming to an end. With this in mind, we thought it would be a good opportunity to share some reminders on what to do at the end of your tenancy.
Click Property Management was featured in Septembers Business South publication: Property Managers Focus on Core Business. Read the article below.
Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their properties meet the Healthy Homes Standards and for ongoing maintenance required to maintain these standards. Below, we have briefly outlined the Healthy Homes Standards for both landlords and tenants to be aware of.
We want our tenants to leave their rental property on a positive note and receive their full bond back. There are steps you can take throughout your tenancy to make this process smoother. Read our tips for getting your bond back below.
Being a property owner and renting out properties is a professional business which is why the benefits of hiring a property manager can significantly outweigh management fees, providing landlords with peace of mind that their property is in experienced hands. Read more below to learn about the benefits of engaging a property manager and whether this is the right decision for you.
At Click Property Management, we charge a flat management fee, which is a percentage of the gross rental income. This management fee covers routine inspections, maintenance and repairs, rent collection and management, move-ins and move-outs, and more. There are some other variable fees that are incurred by owners as listed:
If you have no or intermittent hot water and use a hot water cylinder (water not heated by gas), you may live in an area affected by Ripple Control.
As we are in the midst of winter, we wanted to share our tips for reducing mould, dampness, and condensation in your home.
The Government has passed the first reading with regards to amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, specifically focusing on changes to notice periods for tenants in fixed-term and periodic tenancies.
After July 1 2024, changes are being made to the Bright-line property rules, rolling it back to 2 years. The Bright-line rule states that if you sell a residential property within a set time of buying it, you may have to pay income tax on any gain from the sale.
Recent policy changes have had significant impacts on homeowners, especially those with rental properties. Below, we outline the impact of interest deductibility changes for our property owners.
As winter hits Dunedin and temperatures drop, we want to share our tips on maintaining a warm and dry home. Below are some ways you can reduce dampness, mould, and efficiently heat your home.
We have created a step-by-step tutorial video on how to lodge maintenance requests through our online software Tapi.
As many of you, our owners, do not live in Dunedin, you may not be aware of the pending changes to rubbish collections next year. So, we thought we would give you the heads up, in case you need to budget for this. We are also keeping this front of mind for rent increases, on your behalf.
The DCC is changing the days for kerbside recycling and rubbish collections in Dunedin's student area, which will have an impact Click’s tenants in the student area.
At Click Property Management, tenant safety is our top priority, and we strive to ensure that tenants are well-informed about minimising the risk of fires in their homes. As Dunedin experiences colder weather, the use of heating sources becomes more prevalent increasing the potential for accidental fires. Read on to discover valuable tips on reducing the risk of fire in your home.
Professional property managers act on behalf of property owners and help with a variety of tasks, from finding tenants to handling maintenance and repairs. But when should you consider hiring a property manager? Here are some situations where a property manager may be beneficial.
Following the recent floods and current cyclone hitting the upper North Island, we wanted to remind our tenants about the importance of having renters insurance.
One of the reasons Click Property Management recommend engaging a property management company for rental properties are the ever-changing regulations and legislation that must be strictly followed.
As a property management company, Click advise all homeowners renting their properties to have landlord insurance, guaranteeing the protection of their homes. Landlord insurance covers repair/rebuilding, contents, loss of rent, intentional damage, and legal liability. This insurance is crucial to have for instances like natural disasters or theft.
If you are renting it is important to have insurance to cover your personal belongings. While a homeowner is responsible to insure the physical property, fixtures and furnishings they own, this does not apply to tenant personal possessions. This is why Click recommends that tenants have insurance for their belongings.
Heat pumps are found in almost a third of New Zealand homes, making them one of the most popular methods of heating. And as we are in the midst of winter, at Click we appreciate the cost to heat homes escalates, so we thought it was timely to share some tips for optimising your heat pump to save power, heat rooms efficiently and hopefully save you money.
Last year, the sale of an investment property would yield a high return, but the market is shifting drastically and the same can not be said for current times. If you own an investment property and are tossing up whether to sell it, our advice would be to hold off for the moment.
If you are thinking about maintenance or renovations on your family home or investment property, our suggestion is start planning now!
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.
Pandemic Alert Levels and the effect on landlords and tenants from your property managers perspective
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!
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.
First landlords fined for breaching insulation laws - with more to come
Is your rental property legally compliant as per MBIE requirements?
Was the announcement about Capital Gains Tax what you were expecting this afternoon? Here's our latest update for you.
With the pending changes coming through in regards to residential investment properties and the tax implications, here is what you need to know.
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.
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.
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.
Important information for landlords who like to travel overseas and currently manage their own properties.
The Healthy Homes Bill was passed in December 2017. How will this affect NZ landlords?
There have been changes to safe methamphetamine levels in Residential Properties. See below.
Are you aware of implications to you from Asbestos products that have been used in NZ Properties?
All residential landlords should be checking their smoke alarms due to make sure they comply with current legislation.
In property management we often get asked the question what is fair wear and tear?
Don't let your home get to the same state as this picture!
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.
Click is very pleased support the Otago Community Hospice. We have raised over $15,500 and counting!
At Click Property Management we sometimes find ourselves in some very interesting housing situations!
Having a fire escape plan can save your life!
Tips and tricks to be fire safe.
Click Property Management's online property viewing booking system achieves amazing results!
Find out the latest carpet cleaning tricks.
Don't get caught out - use a Property Management Company that knows the difference!
Are you up to date with the current legislation?
You only get one chance to make a first impression!
Helpful Tips to ensure your home is kept warm, dry and mould free.
Make sure your biggest asset is covered - find out more with RLINZ.
As much as the kids love Stuart Little, he's not the type of guest you want visiting your home!
New Zealand has faced a building crisis. How can you protect yourself?
Did you know tenants can now lodge maintenance requests via the FREE Tenant App or via our Web Page???
We are faced with this question often. To test or not to test?
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