Property Management

Understanding how do you calculate rental yield is essential for Kiwi investors. This guide explains gross vs net yield, key costs, and local market examples. With clear steps and tools, you can run accurate NZ property calculations.

Who pays water rates, tenant or landlord is a common question in Auckland. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, tenants can be required to pay for water consumption only if the property is separately metered. Landlords must pay all fixed water charges and council rates. Clear agreements prevent disputes and keep tenancies running smoothly.

This case study explores an end of tenancy cleaning dispute in Kakahi, where the Tribunal balanced landlord claims for cleaning, rubbish, and damage with a tenant’s compensation claim for delayed repairs.

In May 2025, the NZ Tenancy Tribunal ruled against landlords Warwick and Judith Stephens for unlawfully attempting to evict tenants after a plumbing issue required repairs. The landlords’ termination and trespass notices were invalid, and the tenants were awarded $2,027 for harassment and loss of quiet enjoyment.

The Tribunal set aside a controversial postal vote by a body corporate to remove trees, ordered a new EGM, and awarded the owner $500 in filing-fee reimbursement, emphasizing the importance of fair voting procedures under the Unit Titles Act.

The Tenancy Tribunal awarded $1,912.93 from the bond to a landlord after finding proven minor damage and cleaning costs, while dismissing several unproven claims due to lack of evidence. The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair wear and tear, burden of proof, and photographic evidence at the end of a tenancy.

Carol Benny & Michelle Bellette from Staircase accept the prestigious Healthy Homes Compliance Award Staircase Property Management  has...

Fixed-term tenancies offer security, but life doesn’t always go to plan. Can you end a fixed term tenancy early in New Zealand? This guide explains the legal exceptions, your rights, and how to exit a lease without facing penalties.