Posts by James_Lowe
Healthy Homes Standards
Heating – Rental homes must have fixed heating devices in living rooms, which can warm rooms to at least 18°C. Some heating devices are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy, and they will not meet the heating standard requirements. Insulation – Rental homes must have ceiling and underfloor insulation which either meets the 2008 Building Code, or…
Read MoreLandlords Checklist #1
Preparing your Property for New Tenants Give your property a once over, check all the appliances work. ( heat pumps, ventilation systems, oven, extraction fans in the bathrooms, laundry and above the stove top) Check the property has the required amount of electrical safety switches. It is a good idea to get the heat…
Read MoreHow to make your tenancy application stand out from the rest
In a very competitive rental market, like Auckland has, Tenants have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Below are some tips of how to make your Application stand out. Provide 2 forms of photo ID. ( Passport and drivers licence) Provide your current address and previous address. Provide proof of your…
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