Propertyscouts Monthly landlord newsletter - JUNE 2025
Welcome back to the Propertyscouts monthly landlord newsletter, where we update you on all things New Zealand property market, investor insights, seasonal reminders, and more.
How landlords are trying to stand out in crowded rental market
In many regions, rental listings in New Zealand have hit record highs. That’s giving renters more power - and causing rental properties to stay vacant longer. Homes in South Taranaki are now taking 35 days on average to rent (up 23% year-on-year), while Stratford is up 50%, and Christchurch up 31%.
In today’s competitive rental market, smart marketing can make all the difference. Here are some of the most effective strategies to help rent your property faster: Read more here
Turning Market Stability into Opportunity
New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of steady recovery, which is great news for landlords. Jobs are up, business confidence is improving, and export prices are holding strong.
But don’t expect a property boom anytime soon. Rising costs, a stubbornly strong Kiwi dollar, and cautious banks mean growth will be slow and steady-not a fast surge.
What does this mean for you? It’s a smart time to focus on managing your properties well, keeping tenants happy, and controlling costs. The market is moving in the right direction, and being prepared now will help you make the most of the steady recovery ahead. Read more here
The Latest Ask An Expert from Within the NZ Property Investor Magazine
Propertyscouts is a designated Property Management Expert in the popular magazine - NZ Property Investor. Our Managing Director, Ryan Weir, recently entered a response to their recent 'Expert Advice Q&A'. Read our June & July entry below:
Question: I heard tenants will soon have the right to keep pets. I've had bad experiences in the past (dog urine ruined my carpet). Will I be forced to accept pets?
Answer: Not exactly. The new law (expected later this year) will give tenants a “rebuttable presumptive right” to have a pet, meaning landlords can’t say no without a valid reason. But you can decline pets if the property isn’t suitable, there are safety concerns, or body corporate rules prohibit them.
The big difference here is liability. Unlike accidental or careless damage (where tenants often aren’t liable or are capped at the insurance excess), pet damage is fully the tenant’s responsibility - no cap. You can also require professional carpet cleaning if a pet is kept indoors.
While you may not have as much control as before, there are still protections in place for landlords.
Healthy homes standards final deadline: 1 July 2025
The final cut-off for all landlords to meet the Healthy Homes Standards is 1 July 2025 - and it’s coming up fast.
If you haven’t had to comply yet, now’s the time to act. These standards cover heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, drainage, and draught stopping – all designed to make homes warmer, drier, and healthier for tenants.
The risk? Non-compliance could mean fines under the Residential Tenancies Act. Read more here
Quote to Ponder
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
– Pablo Picasso
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