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Whether your property manager is not looking after your investment the way you expected them to, or you can no longer justify paying high fees, becoming a self-managing landlord can be a great move.

It’s been a big year for property investors, new government regulations, bans, new bills. No doubt a lot has happened! Now it’s time to plan for another busy year with plenty of changes ahead.

We’ve been talking with our friends from Tony Mounce Mortgages & Insurance about the LVR restrictions changes for Jan 2019, here’s what they had to say:

Things landlords need to think about when creating a new tenancy agreement

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

Going to the Tenancy Tribunal is not as intimidating as most first timers imagine. However, it is important to be clear, non-emotional and prepared if you are going to have the best chance of getting the ruling you desire.

Tenants nor landlords can give notice to end fixed term tenancy early. However, a fixed contract can be terminated if all parties named on the tenancy agreement agreed to it.

If you’re looking at making the most out of renovation, you should first decide if you’re intending to keep the property as a rental or flip it for profit.

Being a young property investor is exciting. You have all the time in the world to achieve your dreams, so it’s good that you’re starting early. But there are plenty of challenges that you come across along the way. Here are our tips all young investors should consider before starting their property investing journey.

You may have decided to rent out one of the rooms in your house and so, unintentionally became a live-in landlord. There are some circumstances where you still be covered by the Residential Tenancies Act and some, where you’re not.

A new Tenancy Tribunal decision demonstrates that neglecting serious maintenance issues can have big financial implications.

Renters United have recently proposed 36 law changes to fix “broken” rental system. What’s in it for you?

Building a granny flat in the back garden as an extra room that can be rented out seems like a no-brainer. But can construction costs associated with this build be claimed on tax?

New Zealand councils are starting to crack down on the fast-growing short-term rental market.

Unfortunately, winter brings a lot of problems to under-heated properties. Under insulated properties (of which NZ has many) effect health and wellbeing of hundreds of people each winter. Damp and cold homes are also likely to suffer from structural damage. With new insulation standards for rentals coming into effect July next year, looking into ways to improve heating in your investment property makes financial sense.

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.

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.

When a pest infestation occurs at a property, both the landlord and tenant are likely to be eager to fix the problem. To learn where the responsibility of pest eradication lies, different circumstances will need to be evaluated.

It’s no surprise that a well-renovated, freshly refurbished property attracts more interest from higher quality tenants but also higher rents. If you finally decide to spend some hard-earned money on your investment property, you'll want to make sure the renovation will maximise your rental yields.

The law requires all rental properties to be insulated. But is the cost of insulating a tenanted home tax deductible?

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

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

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?

Can renting out a furnished home really earn a landlord more? Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of furnished rentals.