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, it's vital to ask key questions at a rental viewing. Confirm all move-in costs, including the bond and any rent in advance.
Ensure the property meets Healthy Homes Standards for warmth and dryness. Also clarify the pet policy and which chattels (furnishings) are included.
Other important questions cover previous tenant history, who your main contact will be for maintenance, the move-in date, and details about 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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