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Market rent: What does it mean & how do I work it out?

Everything landlords and tenants need to know

Ben Tutty
By Ben Tutty (Content Writer)
Last updated: 2 April 2024 | 4 min read

What does market rent mean?

How to work out a fair rent for your property

The best way to check market rent for your property is to look at what similiar properties are going for.

What affects market rent in NZ?

Location

Number of bedrooms

Type of property

Appeal of the property

Always do your homework before setting rent.

Other factors that may influence rent

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