Category Archives: Residential Tenancies

Landlord Insurance: What You Need To Know

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As a landlord, insurance is essential and your property shouldn’t operate as a rental without it. ‘Landlord insurance’ covers ‘sudden and accidental damage’ to your property, both things that occur out of your control. When you think of insurance, you might think there’s lots of paperwork and fine print. It’s not as complicated as you […]

When friends, family and The Residential Tenancies Act don’t mix!

You will have heard a lot of news and discussion about the Healthy Homes Standards affecting rental properties in New Zealand. We thought we’d break down some of the information to make it easier for you to understand your expectations and responsibilities, whether you are a property investor or tenant. While none of these new requirements is hugely expensive on its own (insulation should already be installed), when you add them all together, they can add up to quite a lot when all done at once.

Our five day turn around to fill three neighbouring properties!

How’s this for a good news story? Three property owners handed over their keys to Copo on Monday… and by Friday all three properties were filled. 😲 The properties are situated in a development of 14 brand new townhouses in Waiwhetū, Lower Hutt. We were handed the properties on the Monday, and that same night, […]

Healthy Homes Standards

Healthy Homes Standards affecting Rental Properties in Wellington, New Zealand

You will have heard a lot of news and discussion about the Healthy Homes Standards affecting rental properties in New Zealand. We thought we’d break down some of the information to make it easier for you to understand your expectations and responsibilities, whether you are a property investor or tenant. While none of these new requirements is hugely expensive on its own (insulation should already be installed), when you add them all together, they can add up to quite a lot when all done at once.