25 August 2018

During New Zealand’s rainy season, heavy storms can cause water damage to the exterior of rental homes. The impact of water damage can be enormous. In addition to ruining the tenant’s possessions, water damage can result in the growth of mould inside the home, can increase the rate of decay of roofing materials and can […]

20 July 2018

As temperatures drop, energy bills tend to rise. Here are some simple things you can do to save money on energy bills while making your home warmer and healthier.

14 June 2018

Heating and ventilation systems in a rental property can help tenants ward off respiratory illnesses and other serious diseases while providing a warm and welcoming indoor environment. According to the New Zealand Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), indoor house temperatures should remain within a range of 18–20 degrees during the day. A lower temperature of 16 degrees at night is recommended for the bedroom area.

18 May 2018

An insulated home helps to retain heat to create an indoor environment that is healthy and warm. On 1 July 2019, compliance standards will take effect that require all rental homes, whether rented directly by individual homeowners or by property management companies, to have insulation in ceilings, floors and other areas of the structure. In addition, an insulation statement outlining the home's current insulation obligations must be presented to tenants, so they can make better rental decisions.

16 April 2018

Landlords throughout New Zealand often perform repairs and renovations to their rental properties to provide healthy and well-maintained homes for renters. While performing this work, landlords may discover building elements that contain asbestos. The Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) 2016 regulations state that anyone who owns a rental property affected by asbestos must remediate asbestos-related risks and develop an asbestos management plan.

20 March 2018

To protect your tenants and rental properties from the destruction and risk of fires, it is essential that you have working smoke alarms in place that are well maintained, appropriately positioned, and periodically tested.