Renting Guide
Questions to ask before you rent a house in NZ
Go over these points before signing on the dotted line.
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Before signing a lease, use your rental viewing to ask key questions. Confirm total move-in costs, including the bond and advance rent. Inquire about the pet policy and ensure the home meets Healthy Homes Standards.
Clarify which chattels (furnishings) are included and ask about previous tenants' tenure to gauge management quality. Also confirm your main contact, the move-in date, and get a feel for the neighbourhood to ensure it's the right fit.
What you’ll learn:
Questions to ask at a rental viewing
1. How much is the rent, and move in costs?
Make sure you know how much, and when, rent is due.
2. Is it possible to have a pet?
3. Is the property insulated and energy efficient?
4. What chattels are included in the tenancy agreement?
Items belonging to the current tenants won't be included when you take over the property.
5. How long did the last tenants live here?
6. Who will be my main contact?
You need to know who you'll be dealing with if there are maintenance issues or problems with the property.
7. When is the move in date?
8. What’s the neighbourhood like?
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