Free Assessment Tool · Updated for 2026
Is Your Auckland Rental Actually Performing?
Most landlords celebrate being “cashflow positive” by $50 a week while sitting on a $15,000 maintenance backlog. Your property is a $500,000+ asset. Is it being managed with the same rigour as your KiwiSaver portfolio? This 11-point assessment scores your property across the metrics that actually determine whether your investment is building wealth or quietly consuming it.
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What the Assessment Measures
The assessment evaluates your property across three performance pillars. Each pillar contains key metrics that separate a well-managed investment from an expensive liability.
The Numbers
Is this asset generating real returns after all costs, or is it consuming capital disguised as growth? Covers net yield, vacancy cost, market rent benchmarking, and risk-adjusted return comparisons.
The Horizon
Are you planning for the next 10 years, or just reacting to whatever breaks next? Covers CapEx forecasting, lifecycle cost ratios, and investment strategy with exit planning.
The System
Is your property being managed by a documented system, or by whoever happens to answer the phone? Covers maintenance cost transparency, financial reporting, and tenant retention.
11 Points. 15 Minutes. One Score.
Each point uses a 3-star rating. You score yourself honestly against documented criteria, not vague gut feelings. The assessment covers:
Built for Auckland Property Owners Who Want Answers
Self-Managing Landlords
You handle everything yourself. This assessment reveals whether your approach is protecting your wealth or quietly eroding it. No judgement. Just data.
Owners Using a Property Manager
You pay a management fee. But are you getting net yield reporting, CapEx planning, and transparent maintenance costs? This assessment gives you a benchmark to evaluate against.
New or Prospective Investors
Considering buying your first rental? Use this framework to evaluate any investment property before you commit capital. Know the real numbers before you sign.
Multi-Property Owners
Run this assessment across your portfolio. It highlights which properties are carrying the others and where to focus your attention first.
Common Questions About the Audit
Any Auckland residential property owner who wants to understand how their investment is actually performing. Whether you self-manage, use a property manager, or are evaluating a purchase, the 11 metrics apply to every rental property.
No. The assessment is a free educational tool with no obligation. We built it because most landlords track gross yield and “cashflow positive” without understanding the full picture of their investment performance.
The Risk Audit asks “Are you compliant?” It covers legal requirements, insurance, and physical safety. This assessment asks “Are you optimised?” It covers financial performance, lifecycle planning, and management quality. They complement each other. We recommend completing both.
Most people complete it in 15 to 20 minutes. Some points require you to gather financial data (such as your actual annual expenses or your current net yield), so it helps to have your property financials nearby.
It means your property is likely costing you more than it is returning when you account for all expenses, vacancy, and the value of your time. It does not mean you made a bad investment. It means the management approach is not capturing the potential return. Many landlords move from “Accidental Landlord” to “Capable Owner” simply by tracking the right numbers and making a few structural changes.
No. This is a general educational tool. Venko Property is a residential property management company. We are not licensed financial advisers, tax accountants, or registered valuers. The metrics and benchmarks in this assessment are general indicators based on Auckland market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making investment, tax, or management decisions.
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Score Your Property in 15 Minutes
Download the assessment, work through the 11 points, and find out where your investment sits. No cost. No obligation.