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18-Jan-2018

Rent: A classic landlord dilemma

A troubling report inferring bidding wars for rentals has prompted us to consider one of the moral dilemmas of being a landlord - How much is too much to charge tenants? While the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment has clarified there is nothing in the Residential Tenancies Act which 'precludes the tenant from indicating what they would be willing to pay for a ... read more
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09-Jan-2018

What does it take for your rental to be 'safe and healthy'?

Most of us are fully aware that one of the hallmark obligations of being a landlord is to provide our tenants with a safe and healthy home. However, there isn't a lot of instructive authority beyond the wordings of s45 of the Residential Tenancies Act. Amongst other things, s45 requires landlords to: ... (b) provide and maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair having re... read more
Landlording
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03-Jan-2018

Okay. Let's go.

Right kids, break's over. 2018 here we come. January is usually the time we self-reflect, set goals, and think about how to make impactful changes to our lives. Being an investor and landlord is part of that life, so why not take some time to recalibrate and consider how to invest more successfully in 2018? A good starting point has to be getting a lay of the land by getting your head a... read more
Landlording
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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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12-Dec-2017

Failure to lodge bond is no joke

54 Tribunal orders amounting to $38,713.76 in exemplary damages and costs against an Invercargill landlord are reasons enough for all of us refresh our understanding of landlords’ bond duties. After an exhaustive investigation by the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team, the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment brought 54 Tribunal applications ... read more
Landlording
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
04-Dec-2017

Pre-purchase checks you should never forget about

It is largely accepted that buying a rental is different to buying a home. Investors buy on projected yield and growth making purchasing a rental a somewhat mechanical process (if you repeat it often enough). But what if you are buying a rental and an existing tenancy? Should you broaden your due diligence and look at anything other than the numbers? Take a look at the recent Trib... read more
Landlording
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27-Nov-2017

How to establish a claim at the Tenancy Tribunal?

This week's Tribunal case digest relates to Simpson, Alan Geraint vs K & S Ballantyne Family Trust, JR Kerr Family Trust and other parties. The way the adjudicator sets out the order serves as a lesson for landlords on presenting and asserting your claim at the Tribunal. As our commentary largely relates to process (rather than the application of the Residential Tenancies Act), I wi... read more
Landlording
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
09-Nov-2017

Are pets rental deal breakers?

A recent Stuff.co.nz article quoting Andrew King on behalf of the New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (“the NZPIF”) prompted an email from G that is of interest and should spark discussions amongst landlords. Note that personal details are redacted to protect parties’ privacy: Attn of: Andrew King cc xxxxx ... read more
Landlording
{{name}} - APIA Auckland Property Investors
07-Jul-2017

Peter Lewis: Residential Warrant-Of-Fitness

Some of our political parties have published election manifestos in which they support the concept of a compulsory Warrant of Fitness for all rental housing. This is apparently viewed as an article of faith that will cure many of the ills of society. Seemingly ignoring the reality that the costs of such a scheme will fall only on to landlords (and eventually on to th... 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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