Insulation in rental homes – video information for non-English speakers

Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorised

All landlords must have insulated their rental properties to the right standard by 1 July 2019, or they could pay penalties of up to $4,000 per property. It’s really important to Tenancy Services that non-English-speaking landlords and tenants living in New Zealand...

HomeStart changes pave way for more KiwiBuilders

Dec 18, 2018 | News

This means more first home buyers across New Zealand will be able to apply for a KiwiBuild home using the HomeStart grant and Welcome Home Loan. “Aligning the price caps so they are the same as the KiwiBuild price caps across the country means first home buyers can...

Jasmax Design for the Future Shortlisted by Int. competition

Dec 18, 2018 | News

Whittled down from 400 entries to a shortlist of 15, Jasmax are the only New Zealand designers to make the cut. Facing stiff competition from designs from around the world, there are nine countries in the shortlist, including the UK, Poland, Argentina and the USA. The...

Time is running out for landlords to meet requirements

Dec 14, 2018 | News

Under changes to the RTA made in 2016, all rental properties must have ceiling and underfloor insulation installed, wherever possible, that meet the required standard. Tenancy Services has had a nationwide information campaign underway since 2016 to inform landlords...

Amendments to the Christchurch District Plan approved

Dec 14, 2018 | News

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan Woods announced today that she has approved the proposal that will amend the Christchurch District Plan. Almost 95 percent (131) of the 138 written comments received were in favour of the proposal. “This...

Proper app launches free background check feature

Dec 13, 2018 | News

The free screening tool is connected to three national databases with over ten years of records. After gaining the tenant’s approval, owners only need to input the tenant’s full name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number to conduct a search. Once these...

Letting fees shown the door from today

Dec 13, 2018 | News

“Our Government is making life better for renters. Now tenants won’t have to worry about letting fees during the busy summer rental season when so many are looking for new homes. “This will make a real difference to struggling families. There are significant costs...

​New Māori housing initiative for Papakura

Dec 13, 2018 | News

“We want every New Zealander and their families to have a warm, dry home in a safe and healthy community,” Jacinda Ardern says. “Today we are making an initial investment of $1 million to support Papakura Marae’s Papakāinga Plan that will support this community to...