A collection of news and information about property management and rental properties in and around Wanaka and the rest of New Zealand.
Tapi (Our Property Maintenance Software partner) have produced a fantastic review of maintenance requests across New Zealand, showing work done from July 2024 to June 2025.
Colleen’s thoughts on the trends and what we’ve seen in residential rental market in Wanaka over 2025.
Setting the right rental price is key to attracting quality tenants and maximizing a landlord’s return. A local property manager can help by:
Breaking a lease? Here are a few points to consider if you are thinking of breaking a fixed term tenancy earlier than the agreed end of the tenancy
What are Colleen’s thoughts on the 2025 Autumn rental market here in Wanaka.
New Zealand’s Residential Tenancy Act is set to change in 2025, allowing tenants to request for pets to be considered for rental properties. Though a date is yet to be announce. This shift means all landlords should take proactive steps to prepare
If you’re investing in Wanaka, trust a local Property Manager to look after your property
As the seasons change here in Wanaka, it’s important to prepare your property for the cooler months ahead. A little maintenance now can help prevent costly repairs later.
The right to "quiet enjoyment" ensures tenants can live peacefully in their rental homes. Guaranteed under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA), it applies to all tenancy agreements.
A review of Wanaka's long term property rental market December 2024 to February 2025 by Home & Co Property Management
Wanaka rental market update - what is renting, what is popular
Understanding the difference between periodic and fixed-term tenancy agreements is essential for both landlords and tenants in New Zealand. Let’s break it down, so you know exactly what you’re committing to.
The rental market has been a little tougher to find tenants in the winter months.
September is SUC Free (Single Use Cup), and it’s a perfect time to make the switch to reusable cups.
Every landlord wants the right tenants who care for and respect their residential rental so when thinking about buying a property as a prospective rental, here are five features (excluding location) that tenants tell us they look for in a rental home.
When it comes to dealing with rent arrears, Colleen Topping, director of Home & Co., has three proactive tips to address this situation.
It’s important to know what property repairs and/or damage you are responsible for throughout a tenancy under the Residential Tenancies Act and Tenancy Services legislation, and how ‘fair wear and tear’ is defined.
As a landlord in New Zealand, it’s important to understand the updated notice periods for ending tenancies under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024.