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How much rent to charge for your home in 2025
How to price your rental property in today’s market.

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Determining the right rent for your property starts with research. Use Trade Me Property listings and the Trade Me Rental Price Index to benchmark against similar homes in your area.
Tenants prioritise warm, dry homes that meet Healthy Homes standards, with features like heat pumps and modern kitchens commanding higher rent. Well-presented properties can be tenanted within 1-2 weeks. Before listing, ensure legal compliance and consult a tax accountant about implications like the bright-line test.
What you’ll learn:
Research how much rent to charge
| CITY | 5+ BEDROOMS | 3-4 BEDROOMS | 1-2 BEDROOMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Auckland | $1050 | $1050 | $750 | $750 | $575 | $575 |
| Wellington | Wellington | $990 | $990 | $700 | $700 | $560 | $560 |
| Christchurch | Christchurch | N/A | N/A | $650 | $650 | $520 | $520 |
What makes a property rent for more?
How long will it take to rent my property?
Healthy Homes compliance: a must-do
What tenants want in 2025
Tax implications of renting out your home
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