Data released by MBIE highlights the growing dilemma that tenants are facing due to a shortage of rental properties across the country. At the end of 2021, there were 383,220 active bonds held by Tenancy Services, up from 380,295. However, the net increase in active bonds has dropped to the lowest level since records began…
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There have been numerous articles recently, highlighting the difficulties for tenants to find accommodation when they have pets. Many investors have a firm position of no pets on their property, but there is quite a lot to consider before you make that decision. Is your property suitable for pets? Should consideration be given at either…
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31.9 per cent of New Zealand households (1.4 million people) are living in rented homes according to Stats NZ. Rents have risen faster than incomes. Further, more than 40 per cent of renter households now spend over 30 per cent of their income on housing. Before exploring the potential policy changes, a small tweak might…
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