Tips for Hassle Free Renting

Finding a new home can often be stressful and time consuming.  We want to make it easier for you to secure your new place.

First, click on the image below to see our our current vacancies on trademe.co.nz.

Nothing suit the bill?  Click on the button that says"Save this seller and email me their latest listings" to be notified of new properties as they become available -  some properties go very quickly so make sure you are at the front of the queue.

If you have seen somewhere you’d like to look through, call or email us to arrange a viewing.

Download a PDF version of our Application Form here.

This can be completed in the comfort of your current property and brought to the viewing.  By completing it in advance, you can be sure you have all the referee contact details and other information we need to choose you as the new tenant. You will also save time at the property - more time for looking, less time form filling.

The kinds of tenants we want are:

1. Honest - they are being trusted with someone else's property.
2. Reliable - we all need to do what we say we will.
3. Proven with their ability to look after a property.
4. Able to pay the rent in full when it is due.
5. Able to tell us if there is a problem.

Here are some hints to get the property you want:

• Read the advertisement closely. Be sure it is what you want, where you want it.  We put lots of information in our adverts to help you make the best decisions and save you time and travel costs.
• Be sure you can afford the rent, bond and any moving in costs. Bond and first rent need to be paid before you move. Rent should not exceed 33% of your income to be affordable long-term.  Work it out with this formula:  Weekly income /3 = more than weekly rent.  If it is less, you'lll need to increase your income or find a more affordable property.
• Download the application form and complete it before you go to the property. The most complete applications get processed first, so take time to fill it in carefully.
• Book an appointment to view the property. While we try to make appointments at the end of the working day, you may need to take some time off work to come see the property.  If you are not certain it will suit you, do a 'drive by' of the property before you book an appointment to see if it matches your expectation.
• Turn up to the property showing on time. Please notify us if you are going to be late or cannot make it.  We appreciate advance notice and may be able to make alternative arrangements if need be.
• Look around the property. If you want to move in, submit your application and discuss your needs with the property manager.
• We do check references and other details on your application form. Please make sure referees know we will be calling them, and the information you give us is accurate.  Dishonest applicants will not be offered properties so do not jeopardise your application with a 'little white lie'.  The truth is best.
• We do credit checks before we take on tenants. We will share with you any information your credit check reveals.  If you have credit issues, we recommend you discuss these with the property manager at the time of applying.  Honesty is the best policy.  You can check your own credit history for free here.
• Notify us if you decide to withdraw your application for any reason (e.g. you have accepted another property).  We do not want to needlessly contact your referees and waste their time.

Check out our article on "How To Be The Best Applicant For A Property" for more tips.