Do I really need Landlord insurance?

Not all tenants are bad, but you do need to make sure you are covered should something go wrong. While most tenants take good care of the property they are leasing, those that don’t may intentionally cause extensive damage. Intentional damage is not covered by many standard home insurance policies nor is the failure to pay rent.

Property Management Awards of Excellance

How good is your property manager? No really… have you ever taken a closer look at who’s managing your investment?

Why should you make your investment property pet friendly?

Finding a pet friendly rental property can be challenging however, some of the best tenants are in fact those with pets.

Why invest in property

The decision to rent or buy is always a big one. The traditional strategy of buying a first house and then moving up to the ideal home as your income and equity grows can be challenging.

Property Management at First National

Choosing the right estate agency to manage your investment property is one of the most difficult tasks you’ll face as a landlord. We appreciate you have a choice, assume you’ll talk to several agencies and want to win your business!

First National Property Managers Put You First

New Zealanders love real estate and property investment is a proven path to financial independance.
However, as a landlord or property investor how do you best manage your property?

Selecting the right tradesperson

As a landlord, you have an obligation to maintain your rental property in a condition that is safe for occupation. Plumbing, carpentry or electrical repairs done by unlicensed handymen could increase the risk of an accident and should never be permitted.

End of financial year tips

End of financial year provides important opportunities for investors.