Heat pump for rental house, which last long, low repair rate?Carries, Daikin,Gree?

[MelodyShi]

Hi, Guys, can you please advise me: The air-conditioner installer advised me the Carries air-conditioner is the best choice because it has the lowest repair rate, best after sale support and 7 years warranty. He said Daikin is the second best choice but only 5years warranty and Gree is the last...

[mdavis501]

In 2009 I purchased two rental homes in California for about $275K each. Today, estimated sales would be $650K each. They have no mortgage. Existing renters are fantastic and never late. Combined rental income is $57,000/yr. I'm retired and manage these two homes myself, and with great renters...

[Jinsean]

Hello,

Bought a rental property through the Family Trust in 2020. Now considering to wind up the Trust. Is the Bright-Line Test rule going to apply here?

My family lawyer and I are the trustees, my children and I beneficiaries.

Thanks.

[Anita]

We are settling a property in Auckland tomorrow with current Tenants, on Periodic Tenancy. In SnP, on page 1,Tenancies cage, it states: ie Name of Tenants: xxxxxx it states 'particulars of any Tenancies are set out in Schedule 3 or another schedule attached to this agreement by the parties.
...

[donna]

Hi All,

Landlords have one crack at it every year. If the tenant accepts your rent increase but leaves after a month you're stuck with the rate for the next 11 months (is my understanding of the new rules). Therefore getting the increase amount just right is challenging - if you want...

[crashy]

Couple applies for 90 lease (not covered by RTA). Monday
Woman signs agreement, pays the cash (3 months in advance plus bond), and takes the keys. Man not on the agreement.
Couple moves in Tuesday.
Weds, woman fills car and leaves.
Man aggressive, arrogant and threatening...

[nsteveinz]

I recently had a failed Tenancy Tribunal hearing as the tenant paid up the arrears at the last minute. The tenant was a no-show, and the adjudicator and I discussed resubmitting to end the tenancy, as I have other grounds. However, the following occurred which is disturbing.

The adjudicator...

[jsoe]

Hello!
Husband (Kiwi) and I (Aussie) are working in Singapore at the moment. We'd like to get a property in NZL as an investment. Financing side - brokers helping us out and we're aware of a 40% deposit requirement.
What I'd like to find out is whether Look Through Company or a normal...

[Lodestar]

I had sold a rental property in March this year under my LTC. I had this property for over 5 years. Do I need to inform IRD for this sales and the capital gain I have? Please adivse what I should do. This was my only rental property. Thank you.

[Dorisliu]

Hi, could any landlord let me know how significant are these results? Will it affect my property being rented out in the future? Is it something I need to claim insurance for?

[joesanga]

Hi there,

I am looking at a 3 bed property in Hamilton to be purchased as an IP. Is it worth converting the dining room to a single room so that it would then attract the rental of a 4 beddy house to improve my cashflow? Or will this turn off prospective tentants as it won't have a big...

[Soleus]

I have bought a two bedroom house for my son. He is on a sickness benefit and has a housing allowance. He has two flatmates. One lives in the house and the other is in a sleepout and uses the houses amenities. What are my responsibilities as a responsible land owner and landlord to my son and his f...

[Lodestar]

We are trying to help our son to buy a rental property. But afraid that his girlfriend who is living with him might take half of what we put in if they split after 3 years. What is the best way to protect our money. We would not be asking our son to pay us back. Should it be a conditional gifting (...

[marzy]

Greetings all. We have a rental property that is split level. Downstairs is self-contained, has it's own entrance and seperate power supply. We are looking at getting seperate water meter as well. When we brought the property, the downstairs tenants were long term but have recently purchased their own...

[steamroller]

Hi team,

I'm looking at buying a section and building a house and would be looking to rent it out as a holiday rental primarily, using it myself for a month or so a year, possibly retiring there eventually.

My thinking is that it would be best to avoid the GST net if possible...