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As winter has arrived, landlords must take active measures to ensure their properties are well-maintained throughout the colder months. Winter maintenance is crucial for ensuring a warm, dry, and safe living environment that benefits landlords and tenants. In this article, we will highlight the significance of winter maintenance and provide practical tips to address common […]

With Autumn upon us it’s the perfect time to undertake maintenance on your home or rental property whilst it’s still warm and in preparation for the winter weather ahead.  A few simple checks and changes can help save you time, money and avoid future stress by being prepared. It will also help keep you warm, […]

‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’ – it’s that time of year again! The day after Christmas, the wrapping paper will be tided away, the car packed and you’ll be ready to head off. Before you leave, take a few minutes to make sure your home is safe and secure. After another disruptive year […]

Body language expert Allan Pease suggests individuals form up to 80 per cent of an opinion within four minutes of meeting a new person. Much of the future relationship is based on these first impressions. Pease states that these first impressions are based on appearance. The first and lasting impression is visual. Poor first impressions […]

The rollout of the new Healthy Homes Standards is certainly in full swing and it is a significant project for landlords, contractors and property managers alike. Depending on the age and condition of the rental property there is plenty of moving parts to be assessed, quoted on and remedied, which involved six key criteria: Heating […]

The next Healthy Homes deadline is now upon us with the critical deadline just 8 months away. If you haven’t been too concerned about it, the clock is ticking louder, and it is now time you started taking action on ensuring your investment property is compliant. The key dates to consider are: 1 December 2020 […]

Here are some easy ways to tackle a few pesky issues that can emerge around your home over winter. Avoid the damp The average New Zealand family produces around eight litres of moisture in the home each day. A bit of fresh air goes a long way to removing some of that dampness. Less moisture […]

As much as we hate to admit it, the cold weather is just around the corner. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or tenant, now’s the time to make sure your property is ready for winter. This month, we’re giving you some tips for keeping your home warm and dry during the chilly months. Check your […]

In the mad rush to get Christmas together and away on holiday, it’s pretty easy to race off without putting much thought into keeping your home safe while away. So here are our top tips to help you keep your place as safe as possible while you’re off enjoying that summer sun (hopefully)… #1 Keep […]

Three fatalities in a November house fire in Hamilton have fire fighters pushing for mandatory smoke alarms in all rental properties – and the figures certainly back up their case.  According to Fire Department statistics, 55% of residential fires were in rental properties, with almost 90% of fire fatalities happening in rentals, not owner-occupied homes. Why? A lack of […]