Category Archives: Landlords

Tenant Talk: Essential Responsibilities for Maintaining Your Rental Property in Wellington

Maintaining a rental property

At Taylor Property Plus, we believe that a well-maintained rental property benefits both tenants and landlords. As a tenant in Wellington, understanding your responsibilities can lead to a harmonious living experience and a positive relationship with your property manager. For landlords, it’s about understanding your legal responsibilities regarding the upkeep and maintenance of your rental […]

Elevate Your Property Game: Maximising Rental Value in Wellington

Concept of Increasing Property Rental Value

Wellington is renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and dynamic housing market. For property investors, homeowners, and rental managers, optimising property rental value in this bustling city is more important than ever. With a competitive rental landscape, ensuring your property stands out can make all the difference. This guide will provide you with […]

Mastering Property Management Compliance in New Zealand

Property Management Compliance - Residential Tenancy Act

Property management compliance is a challenging environment. Navigating the legal landscape of property management in New Zealand can be daunting. With constant updates and a complex web of regulations, staying compliant is essential for property managers, real estate agencies, and landlords. This blog post will guide you through understanding the current regulatory environment, recent changes, […]

Tenant Troubleshooter for New Zealand Renters and Landlords

Tenant receiving keys from landlord

Here at Property Plus, we understand that navigating the rental market can be challenging for both tenants and landlords. Understanding and addressing common issues can help maintain a harmonious relationship between both parties. As one of Wellington’s leading property management agencies, a big part of our role is ensuring good communication between landlords and tenants, […]

Healthy Homes, Happy Tenants – Ensuring Wellington Rentals Meet New Standards

Home insulation - Healthy Homes

Wellington’s rental market is evolving rapidly, with a strong focus on creating healthier living environments. As of July 1st, 2024, all Wellington rentals must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. These regulations, introduced in 2019, ensure a warm, dry, and safe living environment for tenants – and let’s face it, happy tenants are more likely […]

Tenant Screening Secrets Every Wellington Landlord Should Know

Tenant Screening Form

Finding the right tenant can be a daunting task for any landlord. In Wellington’s competitive rental market, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re choosing the right individuals to occupy your property. With tenant screening, you can go beyond the initial rental application to identify reliable, responsible tenants. This guide will offer practical tips […]

Healthy Homes Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide for Wellington Landlords

Home ventilation system healthy home

In Wellington’s dynamic property market, the value of a rental doesn’t just come from its location or architectural charm but increasingly from its status as a ‘healthy home’. With the introduction of the Healthy Homes Standards in 2019, Wellington landlords are under more scrutiny to ensure their properties provide a warm, dry, and safe environment […]

Striking a Balance: Maintaining Competitive Rents While Attracting Ideal Tenants in Wellington

Balancing rental prices and quality tenants

Navigating the fiercely competitive Wellington rental market can often feel like walking a tightrope. On one hand, you want to ensure that your rental properties yield a fair profit, but on the other hand, you know that setting rents too high may price out the type of tenants who are likely to become the long-term, […]