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