Think your rentals fire proof? Think again.

19/07/2019

Every rental property in New Zealand requires a working smoke alarm within 3 metres of each bedroom door or in every room where a person sleeps. But when was the last time you checked to see if they were actually working?

With it being winter time we tend to use a lot more flammable appliances such as electric blankets or heaters therefore we are more at risk of house fires than usual.

It takes all of five minutes to test you’re smoke alarms and ensure that you and your family can stay fire safe this winter!

Be sure to check out this article from Stuff.co.nz for all you need to know about your smoke alarms
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/living/114284539/smoke-alarms-what-you-need-to-know

Is your property damp and prone to mould?

03/07/2019

Winter time in Invercargill can be tough on your properties, with all the excess moisture in the air and little sun a lot of properties become prone to dampness and mould.

Below is an article from EECA Energywise that identifies signs that your property may be damp and ways to help you combat unwanted mould in your home this winter!
https://www.energywise.govt.nz/at-home/dampness/?fbclid=IwAR2LDKsNKsOUg-MW7cZJ5UG2SM_uEkwt2LKtDe90YtOFmDqBov8FtWdxTrU