There have been concerns that some New Zealand homes aren't quite up to scratch when it comes to health and safety. As a result, a fresh bill has been passed creating some new obligations for both the property investors and their tenants.
If you're a property investor or thinking about making that leap, you'll need to know all about the latest property legislation meaning landlords will have to install appropriate insulation.
How long will tenants stay at your property? While leases might only last a year, often a good renter-landlord relationship can result in a renewal, and none of the stress of picking new people to move in.
If you were to judge this question purely based on what you read in the media then the answer would always come down to the financial decision.
I’ve been sworn at, abused, threatened and accused. Why? Because some tenancies go bad.