June 17, 2022
by general admin
How can I encourage tenants to stay for longer?
Statistics NZ data suggests the percentage of renters has risen to 34%, with the number of households renting...
Read moreThe latest
landlord & tenancy news
Understanding what your rights and responsibilities are as a landlord or tenant is essential. Our latest news and articles will keep you in the know.
April 28, 2022
by general admin
Landlord responsibilities: The pros and cons of being a private landlord
If you are keen to invest in property for investment purposes, consider how you will manage your property...
Read more
March 13, 2022
by general admin
Do I Need Landlord Insurance?
Landlord insurance is not compulsory, nor is it a legal requirement in New Zealand. However, your investment property is...
Read more
March 1, 2022
by general admin
Landlords and Liability: What appliances should I include in my rental property?
There are pros and cons to installing extra appliances in your investment property. Some tenants are willing to...
Read more
January 31, 2022
by general admin
Renting houses in Auckland: How to set realistic expectations as a first-time tenant
Renting is a rite of passage for many young people in New Zealand. It’s exciting to move out...
Read more
December 21, 2021
by general admin
Noisy tenants: What to do when tenants are disturbing the peace
Christmas can be a time of increased tension between tenants, landlords and neighbours and a rise in noise...
Read more
October 20, 2021
by general admin
Introducing The New Branding For West Auckland Property Management
We unveiled our new branding to our clients this week at West Auckland Property Management, . We're excited...
Read more
August 30, 2021
by general admin
Pest control – how to avoid getting stung!
If you had to define what a pest is, you could easily pinpoint it with one word: wasp....
Read more
June 16, 2021
by general admin
Meth testing: a rental management nightmare
How will your rental property be impacted? In the last few years, New Zealand has seen a rise...
Read more
July 5, 2021
by general admin
Landlord responsibilities under the new health and safety laws
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) is part of a reform package aimed at addressing the...
Read more
February 10, 2021
by general admin
Taking to the road in style: WAPM’s new cars!
After much deliberation, WAPM decided the Nissan Qashqai fit our style just perfectly – small enough to fit...
Read more
April 15, 2020
by general admin
Winter around the corner
Chimney cleaning needs to happen now before the tenants start using the fireplace or woodburner. Insurance Companies will...
Read more
February 28, 2021
by general admin
New vehicles on the road
Helen will shortly be driving round in their newly branded vehicles. Nissan Qashqai’s have been chosen – small...
Read more
May 13, 2021
by general admin
Saverys to West Auckland Property Management
Times have changed and property management has been deregulated (anyone can be a property manager!), but both Helen...
Read more
October 1, 2021
by general admin
Case Study: Right Property, Wrong Tenant
The setting: a clean and tidy three bedroom property in reasonable area with a large double garage. The...
Read more
December 2, 2020
by general admin
The Housing Market: Up in the Air?
This truly is a really strange market…After an exuberantly irrational August and September, we are currently experiencing a...
Read more
February 10, 2020
by general admin
What’s wrong with managing your own rental?
Sometimes new investors make the decision to manage their own rental property. After all, its seems obvious –...
Read more
August 10, 2020
by general admin
Spring buyers keen but not much supply
The latest QV monthly property value index shows that nationwide residential values continued to increase in through out...
Read moreTalk to us
Whether you have an investment property you’re looking to earn from, or want to rent out your family home, we’ll give you expert advice to get your West Auckland property on the market and attracting the right tenants.
Get in Touch