We often get asked by prospective tenants how they can better their chance at getting a rental, so here are a few tips that will help you help us to make our decision.

• Attend a viewing or get someone to view on your behalf
• Have your references ready when coming to a viewing- we ask for two minimum
• Always be honest in your application
• If you’re interested in the property, fill out an application and get it back to us right away. You can apply online via our website https://www.tandtpropertymanagement.co.nz/tenancy-application-form/
• Engage in conversation at viewings and ask questions- this will help us to remember you over other applicants
• First impressions count

For any other questions you may have get in touch and we can help you out!

Ever wondered how rent per room accommodation works? Here’s a few key points for both tenants and owners.

• All walking distance to City Centre and SIT- perfect for students or workers
• Most are 5 bedrooms if not more
• Rent ranges between $120 and $200 per week for either an individual or couple
• Bedrooms come furnished with a bed, desk and chair and some form of storage. The rest of the house is also fully furnished
• Rent includes power and wifi
• For owners, these properties are a lot of maintenance due to the larger number of tenants which means more wear and tear

Due to tenants schedules continuously changing we have bedrooms come available all throughout the year, so if you or anyone you know are looking for shared accommodation get in touch and we can help out!

With the demand for rental properties continuing to rise and the supply not being able to keep up, now is the perfect time to invest in rental properties. According to Stuff.co.nz the number of inquiries on TradeMe for rentals has increased 17 percent compared to the same time the year before. The national median rent advertised has also seen a rise on the site by 3.1 percent.

Due to the increase in buying prices for homes people are renting for longer than what they used to in the past. This is what is driving the demand in the rental market which results in more competition and rising rents.
With the loosened loan-to-value restrictions in combination with the low interest rates, purchasing an investment property is now more achievable and palatable.

So if you’ve been thinking about purchasing an investment property, it seems like there is no better time than the present!

There have been some changes made to the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act that are worth reading up on.

These include:

• Tenants can now be held liable for damage
• Landlords and property managers have to disclose all insurance information to tenants
• The definition of residential premises has been changed
• Testing for methamphetamine

For more information about these changes check out the Stuff article below
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/115284661/new-rules-take-effect-for-rental-property-market

Do you own a rental property or have thought about investing in one? As property managers we can assure you that it isn’t as simple as chucking some tenants into a property and hoping for the best.

Here at T And T Property Management, we undergo reference and credit checks before tenanting to ensure that as an owner your rental will be tenanted with people that are both suitable and reliable enough to make owning your investment property hassle-free. But not only that, we cannot stress enough how important it is when owning a rental to do regular inspections of your property!

https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/114908210/invercargill-house-trashed-in-vile-betrayal-of-trust

Above is an article from Stuff.co.nz which shows what can happen when these checks and inspections aren’t regularly carried out.

As an owner, give us a call or send us an email to find out what we can offer, so that your investment property remains your investment and not your burden.

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

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

Housing New Zealand have just published some interesting tips that can help you keep your home warm and dry during these colder months.

Make sure to check out the link below for the full article so you’re prepared to take on this winter!

https://www.hnzc.co.nz/for-our-tenants-and-their-communities/our-tenants/health-and-safety/keeping-your-house-warm-and-dry/