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Kiwis own more pets per household than anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately for renters, only 13% of landlords allow pets in their rental properties. So, what are the pros and cons of allowing a four-legged co-tenant to move in, and what opportunities are you missing out on by having a hard "no pets" policy?

Selecting a suitable tenant is not unlike the hiring process. Finding a tenant who pays rent on time, communicates well, follows the rental laws and looks after the property takes some time and effort.

There have been many legal changes in the last two years. New rules mean increased risks for many landlords. As a result, screening tenants carefully has never been more important.

After over 100 days without any community transmitted cases, New Zealand is back to Alert level 2 and 3.

With myRent you can now advertise your rental property on Homes.co.nz. This will give your listing more exposure and attract yet another source of potential tenants.

With myRent you can now advertise your rental property on Trovit.

NZ Landlords can now operate in a way that is much more like normal with the country returning to Level 2.

The Health Act Order was signed off, and the Government released the official guidelines that the realestate industry needs to follow during Alert Level 2.

New Zealand has now moved to Level 3. The Government has provided further guidance about current restrictions on open homes and face-to-face viewings.

Under Alert Level 3, we will still have significant restrictions on our day-to-day lives. Still, the Government has announced important improvements to the realestate sector, which will allow many landlords to regain some normality.

Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the new lockdown laws, new restrictions now apply to NZ rental market.

Majority of property owners are hardworking people who genuinely want to provide a good home for their tenants while earning reasonable returns. To achieve these goals, a lot of landlords are turning to self-management. So why do so many choose doing it themselves?

The landlords are about to face another reset of rental laws as the Government announced another list of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These changes will follow recent significant reforms like the banning of letting fees and the introduction of Healthy homes standards.

There comes a time when you need to advertise your rental property. Even the best tenants move out eventually. As a private landlord, you need to know optimal time frames to advertise your rental to avoid unnecessary stress and pressure of having it sitting vacant.

Listing your rental property for the first time feels daunting. But it shouldn't be! Here are our tips to start the journey right and make the whole process feel like a breeze.

You don’t have to be a great photographer to take great photos

There is no fool-proof method for choosing the best tenant for your rental. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of securing a good one. Follow our tips to help you make the best decision.

NZ Parliament passed the legislation to ban letting fees for good. The ban will be implemented from December 12.

Ever wondered why some properties are rented within days and others sit vacant for weeks on end? Most often than not it comes down to property features and how appealing the property is to potential tenants.

If you’re thinking of renting your property to tenants who are under 18 years of age, make sure you consider the following legal implications.

Think you’ve done all you could to maximise your investment return? These simple ideas can help you get ahead.

myRent referral program is finally here. Share the love and help us spread the word.

Buying an investment property is an exciting venture, but becoming a first time landlord can be a little daunting. You bought the property... now what?