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19-Dec-2017

Get ready for summer!

We've got together with some of our good friends to bring you a list of summer landlord tips. Take a look: Dean Larritt, Maintain To Profit Minimise the need for emergency repairs over the summer. Check that all of your rentals are secure by giving the door- and window- locks a once-over before you head off on holiday. Ron Goodwin December/January are typically high-churn m... read more
Landlording
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24-May-2017

5 not-so-obvious tips from obviously expeirenced landlords

Landlording is not rocket science but experience and attention to detail count a great deal. Here are five not-so-obvious tips experienced APIA landlords have to share with newbies: Tip 1: Find your inner Ebenesa Every landlord lives with this constant tug-o-war between our inner Ebenezer Scrooge and Mother Theresa. On the one hand, you are a property investor, and profit matters... read more
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15-May-2017

Tips on collecting and handling your tenant's personal information

Landlords should not be at ease in light of recent reports characterising the Auckland rental market as being under significant demand pressure. Your applicant base expanding does not make it easier for you to find your next tenant. In fact, it should mean quite the opposite. Now is as good a time as any for all landlords and letting agents to review your vetting process an... read more
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13-Feb-2017

Pi$$ing dogs and a pot of oil: Where we are at with Holler v Osaki

In 2009, Mrs. Osaki left the pot of boiling oil on the stove, left the kitchen, and soon forgot about it. Her absent-mindedness not only led to significant fire destruction of the (rented) property but also set off a chain of judicial events that culminated in the controversial Court of Appeal judgment Holler & Rouse v Osaki & Anor [2016] NZCA 130 [15 April 2016] -... read more
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06-Apr-2016

Health & safety post April 2016 - FAQ for landlords

The Health and Safety at Work Act came into effect on the 4th of April 2016 leaving the landlord/property management community with a lot of anxious questions. APIA Vice President Peter Lewis attended last night's HSWA training workshop presented by Worksafe New Zealand and shares the following information: Related article: Get ready. HSWA goes live soon. Q: Does the HSWA apply t... read more
Landlording
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
12-Mar-2016

The best piece of advice you will ever receive as a landlord

Have you ever wondered why is it that tenants get away with not paying rent but landlords dare not miss any mortgage repayments? Why is it that some tenants would prioritise making car lease payments over rent? While there are many lessons we can learn from traditional businesses, such as banks and leasing companies, immediate consequence has to be at the top of that list. As human be... read more
Landlording
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
08-Dec-2014

What is fair wear and tear?

Unlike most commercial leases which can require tenants to leave the property as they found it, residential landlords are expected to inherit fair wear and tear by the tenants at our own costs. It goes without saying that there is a very fine line between fair wear and tear and what constitutes damages. Understandably both parties to a residential tenancy have good reasons to take a diagram... read more
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{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
08-Jul-2014

How to stop tenants from 'breaking-bad'?

It was one of those shows that is entertaining on the telly but an absolute nightmare in real life. It goes without saying that Breaking Bad has hit a raw nerve in the landlord community. Residential rental properties are considered prime locations for clandestine meth labs. The high risks of fire, explosion, and toxic fumes make weekly rental payments almost negligible. More troubling s... read more
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10-Feb-2014

3 things you need start doing right now to make your life easier

If you think being a landlord is more hassle than it is worth then I challenge you to think again. The life of a landlord does not need to be a drag. True, there are always extra obligations and risks you take on when you become a property investor. But then the same thing could be said of all business endeavours. By being clever with your time and more selective with (superfluous) tasks,... read more
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16-Oct-2013

Key Money: A Cautionary Tale

I feel like we spend a lot of time talking about running our properties like a business rather than a charity and getting reimbursed for our costs, that we risk rousing our inner-Ebenezer who has nothing better to do than to claw back every single pitiful cent that is rightfully ours. Not to say I am not a subscriber to this particular school of thought. I am a big fan of wealth accumul... read more
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