Recent News
Meth Contamination in Rental Properties: New NZ Rules Every Landlord Must Know
Read Housemart’s key takeaways on New Zealand’s new methamphetamine contamination rules for rental properties, including what landlords and tenants need to know about the updated standards. Read more
To Furnish or not to Furnish Your Rental Property
At Housemart, 93% of the properties we manage are unfurnished. Here’s why that works — and when furnishing still makes sense. Read more
Overseas Investment Act Changes
Find out more about the recent changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 introduced a new pathway that allows certain investor visa holders to purchase high-value residential properties in New Zealand. Read more
Chattels Valuation Reminder
A chattels evaluation can be useful for property owners and investors for several reasons. Here are some key benefits: Read more
Festive Season Updates
As we head into the festive season, the office is buzzing with activity. Here’s a quick update on what’s been happening at Housemart and what to expect over the coming weeks. Read more
Pet Rules & Tenancy Laws For Your Rental Property
We wanted to let you know about some upcoming changes to tenancy laws regarding pets. The commencement date for the pet-related changes under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 has now been confirmed by Cabinet — these will take effect from 1 December 2025. Read more