Property management questions, answered.

Over our decades in the industry, we noticed a lot of the same questions popping up. What’s “fair wear and tear”? How do I choose a good property manager? Why can’t I just manage my property myself? Find the answers in our blog.

For Owners
For Tenants
Industry Updates
The Tenancy Tribunal’s latest pilot - A Welcome Step

One of the biggest frustrations for property managers over the past few years has been the length of time it can take to have a rent arrears application heard by the Tenancy Tribunal. Every week a case sits waiting is another week that unpaid rent can continue to grow, leaving landlords carrying the financial burden.

Publish Date
July 31, 2026
For Owners
For Tenants
Industry Updates
Don't Hate The Player... Hate The Game - Sick of Poor Property Management?

We often blame the property manager when service levels drop or teams struggle, but I think it's time we looked at the bigger picture. Maybe it's the game we've asked them to play, it't time to Raise the Bar

Publish Date
June 19, 2026
The Most Common Rental Disputes and How to Avoid Them

It may sound obvious, but the truth is you will never remove conflict completely, however with systems and communication followed by a desire to listen and problem solve you can remove the emotion that is what often gets in the way of solutions

Publish Date
July 1, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Resources
Chattels Valuations – What are they, and are they worth it on your Rental Property?

Most new landlords (and a lot of more experienced ones) haven’t got a Chattels Valuation done on their rental. Not your fault. But depreciation of the chattels in your rental property could save you thousands of dollars in tax, so it’s worth finding out more.

Publish Date
June 5, 2026
For Owners
Why Tenant Screening Is One of the Smartest Decisions a Property Investor Can Make

The right tenant can make property investment feel easy. Those tenancies are not just good luck.

Publish Date
June 18, 2026
Insights
For Owners
How to Reduce Vacancy in Your Rental Property

Every day your rental property sits empty is money out of your pocket that is where proactive rather than reactive Property Management Matters!

Publish Date
June 18, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Is It Really a Difficult Tenant, or Just Different Expectations?

While many tenancies run smoothly, most landlords will eventually encounter a difficult tenant at some point in their property investment journey.

Publish Date
June 18, 2026
Most Common Reasons Why Tenants Move Out

Publish Date
June 19, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Property Investment vs Property Speculation: Understanding the Difference

Publish Date
June 22, 2026
Industry Updates
Newsletter
June 2026 Christchurch and Selwyn Rental Market Update

Looking at a Glance at the current listings on Trademe each month paints an up-to-date picture of the current rental market. What's trending in Christchurch and Selwyn?

Publish Date
June 5, 2026
New Zealand Rental Market Showing Signs of Change: Key Takeaways from Trade Me’s Latest Rental Price Index

New Zealand’s rental market may be entering a new phase after months of relatively flat or declining rental prices.

Publish Date
June 5, 2026
For Owners
Switching Property Managers – Is It Time to Part Ways?

Pulling out your hair chasing Up Your Property Manager - It is easy to Change to Ted Property Management. If you're in Christchurch or Selwyn, get in touch.

Publish Date
June 17, 2026
Is Rolleston a Good Place to Invest? Here’s Why More Investors Are Paying Attention

Publish Date
June 5, 2026
What Should You Do If Your Tenant Stops Paying Rent?

Publish Date
July 8, 2026
Christchurch and Selwyn Rental Market Update: What Landlords Should Know in 2026

Publish Date
July 9, 2026
For Owners
For Tenants
Insights
How Long Does It Take to Rent a Property in Christchurch or Selwyn?

Publish Date
June 10, 2026
Insights
Christchurch Student Rental Market: What Investors Should Know

Publish Date
June 8, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Is Christchurch a Good Place to Invest?

Publish Date
June 29, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Top Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Publish Date
June 3, 2026
For Owners
Insights
How to Price Your Rental Property Correctly

Here’s what landlords should know before setting rent on their investment property.

Publish Date
June 4, 2026
For Owners
Insights
Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager?

Publish Date
June 3, 2026
For Owners
For Tenants
Insights
Pets in Rental Properties - A look at a recent tribunal

Publish Date
June 3, 2026
For Owners
For Tenants
Insights
Why We Chose Property Management

Publish Date
June 3, 2026
Insights
For Owners
Just Do It Yourself, Mate

When Managing Your Own Property Investment Might Be the Right Decision

Publish Date
July 24, 2026
For Owners
For Tenants
When Expectations and Reality Don’t Meet

Managing Tenant and Landlord Expectations

Publish Date
May 7, 2026