Landlords and Property Owners Wellington

Property Management in Wellington

Taylor Property Plus is a family-owned property management company that has looked after rental properties across the Wellington region since 2001. We find and vet your tenants, collect the rent into our trust account, inspect your property every quarter, manage maintenance and keep you compliant with the Healthy Homes Standards and the Residential Tenancies Act. You deal directly with experienced managers and our directors, not a call centre.

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What does our property management include?

Everything a landlord needs, from finding the right tenant to the end-of-year statement for your accountant.

Finding and vetting tenants

We market your property with professional photography and listings on the major rental platforms, social media and For Rent signage, and draw on our own database of tenants. On average, we secure a tenant within three to four weeks.

Every applicant we shortlist goes through the same checks, with their consent and at the stage the Privacy Commissioner’s guidance allows: identity, credit check, references from previous landlords and current employment, and evidence they can afford the rent. Read more in our tenant screening guide.

Rent collection and landlord payments

All rent is paid into our trust account, which is reconciled daily. We monitor arrears every day and act straight away when a payment is missed. We pay all invoices on your behalf and send you bi-monthly payouts with a full statement, plus an annual statement at the end of the financial year. Bond lodgements and refunds are handled by us.

Quarterly inspections and maintenance

We inspect your property every quarter and send you a written report with photos, so you always know the condition of your investment. Repairs are arranged through our network of registered, insured and competitively priced trades. Routine and preventive maintenance is planned, so small problems do not become expensive ones. See our maintenance schedule for Wellington landlords.

Healthy Homes and legal compliance

Our managers are trained in the Residential Tenancies Act. We check your property against the Healthy Homes Standards, keep the compliance records the law requires, prepare tenancy agreements with the right statements, lodge bonds, and represent you at the Tenancy Tribunal if it is ever needed. Start with our Healthy Homes checklist.

Owner portal and reporting

Your owner portal shows maintenance requests, statements and updates on your property in one place, at any time.

Comprehensive Services for Wellington Landlords

Tenant Selection

Finding the right tenants is crucial for protecting your investment. Our thorough tenant screening process includes:

  • Background checks
  • Credit checks
  • Employment verification
  • Reference checks

We ensure that only reliable, responsible tenants occupy your property, minimising risks and ensuring consistent rental income.

Bonds and Rents

One of the most stressful elements of property management is dealing with the financial aspects, including the bond and rent collection. We take the stress out of this for you and handle everything on our site, including:

  • Collection and monitoring of rental payments. Rental arrears are monitored daily and appropriate action taken.
  • We can arrange a quarterly rental income statement.
  • Bond lodgements and refunds are attended to by us.

We ensure prompt payment of weekly, fortnightly or monthly rent and have processes in place to ensure tenants do not get behind with their payments.

Maintenance Coordination

Keeping your property in excellent condition is essential. We manage all maintenance requests through our trusted network of contractors. Our process includes:

  • Repairs and maintenance arranged. All our trades’ people are fully registered, insured and competitive.
  • Routine property inspections are carried out, and we always provide you with feedback on the condition of the property.
  • Transparent communication with property owners

We ensure that maintenance issues are addressed promptly, preventing costly long-term damage.

Compliance and Legal Expertise

Navigating property regulations can be challenging. We stay up to date with New Zealand’s latest rental laws, including the Healthy Homes Standards. Our compliance services include:

  • Ensuring properties meet Healthy Homes Standards
  • Regular updates on legal changes
  • Assistance with tenancy agreements and bond management
  • Taylor Property Plus agents are trained in all aspects of the Residential Tenancies Act.
  • All documentation is completed in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • When necessary, we will represent you at Tribunal hearings.

Technology Integration

Our property management system gives you access to:

  • An owner’s portal to track maintenance requests
  • Regular updates on your property’s performance
  • Financial statements

This transparency helps you stay informed about your investment’s status.

Marketing Your Property

We understand the importance of minimising vacancy periods. Our marketing strategies include:

  • Listings on popular real estate platforms
  • Professional photography
  • Social media promotion

Our goal is to attract quality tenants quickly, ensuring your property remains profitable.

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Areas we manage

We manage residential property across the wider Wellington region: Wellington City and its suburbs, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Horowhenua and Kāpiti. If your property is outside these areas, call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Why Wellington landlords choose Taylor Property Plus

Owners ourselves. Our directors, Kelvin and Raewyn Taylor, have more than 35 years of personal property investment experience. We manage your property the way we manage our own.

Boutique by choice. We have deliberately stayed a smaller company, so you get personal service and direct access to experienced managers and directors.

Local knowledge. We have let and managed homes across the Wellington region for 25+ years and know what tenants in each suburb are looking for and will pay. See our Wellington rental market forecast.

Trusted by landlords and tenants. More than 140 people have reviewed us on Google.

How much does property management cost in Wellington?

Our fees depend on your property and the level of service you need, so we quote each property individually rather than publishing a single price. The main things that shape the cost are:

  • the type of property and the rent it achieves
  • whether you need us to find a new tenant or take over an existing tenancy
  • the number of properties you would like us to manage

Most property management in New Zealand is charged as an ongoing management fee, worked out as a percentage of the rent collected, plus GST. There may also be one-off charges for specific services, such as finding a new tenant. We will explain exactly what is included in our fee and what is charged separately, so there are no surprises.

We will always give you a written summary of fees before you sign, and you can ask to see a copy of our management agreement at any time. For a quote for your property, request a rental appraisal or call us on +64 4 477 1564.

Results for Wellington landlords

What our landlords say

“The Taylor Property Plus team is the most efficient I have come across in nearly 20 years of property investment. The advice I have received from the team has been sound, my properties are well cared for and vacancy rates are extremely low.”

I.P. / Wellington

“We have been a client for over 10 years, and Taylor Property Plus have played an integral role in the smooth management and growth of our investment property portfolio.”

M.W. / USA

“This was our first investment property purchase and one of the reasons we chose the particular property we did was because of our confidence in Taylor Property Plus to manage the property for us. We live out of town and need to know that our questions will be answered promptly and accurately.”

A.E. and G.R. / Wellington

Property Owners and Landlord FAQs

On average we secure a tenant within three to four weeks, using online listings, social media, signage and our own tenant database. A rental appraisal before you list helps set a rent that lets quickly.

Wellington City and its suburbs, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Horowhenua and Kāpiti.

Every quarter. You receive a report after each inspection.

Yes. We check your property against each standard, arrange any work needed through our trades, and keep the compliance records and statements the law requires.

Yes. Many of our landlords live outside Wellington, including overseas. You can follow everything through the owner portal and your statements, and reach your manager by phone or email.

Our directors are active property investors themselves, so we understand your needs first-hand, and our boutique size means you get personal, hands-on service and direct access to experienced people.