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The Lease You Can Do
Because figuring out the right move in renting should not require a degree in semiotics. This blog translates NZ tenancy law into plain English with practical guidance, usable tools and the odd blunt call out here and there.
RTA Literacy is a Business Advantage, Not Emotional Support
Most tenant pushback isn’t entitlement; it’s people operating without a map. RTA literacy lets you turn chaos into clarity, which is the difference between getting dragged and leading.
Pets at Tenancies: Frequently Asked Curly Questions
The new pet rules land on 1 December, and the easy questions are already answered. This guide tackles the messy, real-world scenarios property managers are actually facing.
Neon Numbers, Dark Corners: The Real Risks in NZ’s Meth Framework
Everyone’s staring at 15 and 30µg like they’re gospel. They’re not. The real battle for landlords will be fought in the shadows the regs leave behind.
The Trojan Horse in Your Bottom Drawer
Managers overspec optics and underspec control and then wonder why they come up second best when owners dig their heels in. Simple fixes can massively improve your experience with difficult owners.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Wolf?
Fear makes smart landlords do dumb things. Great PMs use EQ and leadership to turn panic over pet rules into strategy and pricing power.
Saints, Sinners & the Universality of Arseholery
When it comes to renting, halos and horns aren’t assigned at birth. Tenants aren’t saints, landlords aren’t sinners. They’re just people. And people are volatile assets: saintly on Tuesday, a nightmare on Wednesday. The managers who thrive are the ones who stop fighting caricatures and start mastering the messy, human market in front of them.