Introducing Jared Halligan, our new GM of Property

November 8, 2023

In this video interview, Jared brings forth over two decades of valuable experience within New Zealand’s property management industry. His impressive track record includes revitalising aged establishments. Hear what he has in mind for our newest investment opportunity: the Brackenfields Property in Amberley. Watch Interview

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No letting fees – For You Or The Tenant

January 14, 2019

The Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act has now been passed, As of 12 December 2018, tenants cannot be charged letting fees. Letting fees are normally the equivalent of one week’s rent (excl. GST) and paid at the beginning of a tenancy as an upfront cost to the property manager. As you can imagine,…

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Thinking Of Selling?

October 10, 2018

Have changes to property management rules got you thinking of selling? Perhaps before you make the decision to pull the plug it is worth talking to one our advisors at Erskine + Owen first. If after that you still want to sell, then we can help find you the right sales agent. Get in touch…

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Renovating rental properties can be quite a dilemma.

October 18, 2010

We all have a tendency to want to renovate the way we like things to be.    The Floorboards A good example of this is bare floorboards.  You and I may think that timber floors look amazing and are a great design feature.  Tenants look at them as being cold and drafty in winter, and…

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How to Attract and Keep Good Tenants

October 18, 2010

It’s natural to be concerned about the tenancy of your property – after all – if it sits vacant then that’s lost revenue – and then naturally you worry about meeting mortgage payments. But rest assured – buying a good property in an ‘in demand’ area goes most of the way towards making sure you…

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