Most Auckland landlords who self-manage didn’t plan to become landlords. Self-management makes sense at the start. Then something changes. Here are the five trigger points that consistently indicate the calculation has shifted, and what the handover actually looks like.
The Accidental Landlord Trap: When to Stop Self-Managing Read Post »
A 3-bedroom Auckland rental carries $26,500 to $46,500 in hidden maintenance costs over a decade. Most landlords aren’t saving for it. Here is the room-by-room asset register, the 10-year timeline, and the sinking fund formula that stops you from managing by crisis.
Moving to Australia or going overseas for a while? Don’t leave your Auckland home exposed. From the 21-day agent rule to non-resident tax, here are the 5 compliance traps that catch accidental landlords in 2026.
Learn the 6 property investment metrics Auckland landlords actually need in 2026: net yield, tenant retention, lifecycle costs, compliance risk, IRR, and true cashflow. Not just “cashflow positive.”
As of 2026, Auckland landlords can charge a 2-week pet bond. Discover how to manage pet requests within 21 days, define “reasonable grounds” for refusal, and protect your yield with Venko’s systems-first approach.
The 2026 Pet Bond: Auckland Landlord Risk or Managed Asset? Read Post »
Understand how an Auckland rental risk register helps serious landlords stay ahead of Healthy Homes, insurance, and tenant disputes while protecting long‑term yield.
That 8.5% management fee is just the beginning. After analyzing 15+ Auckland property managers, we’ve uncovered the real cost of professional property management, including the hidden charges most landlords don’t discover until it’s too late. Learn what you’re actually paying for and how to compare managers based on total annual cost, not just the headline percentage.
In the commercial infrastructure world, we know exactly when a bridge needs painting. We do not wait for it to
The 10-Year CapEx Plan: Stop Fearing the Roof Replacement Read Post »
For the last decade, the “Holy Grail” of Kiwi property investment was the “Cashflow Positive” property; a house that pays
Why “Cashflow Positive” is a Myth in 2026 (And What to Track Instead) Read Post »
If you hired a structural engineer to inspect a bridge, and they just walked across it and said, “Looks good,
The Risk Register: Why Standard Property Inspections Are Failing Investors Read Post »
