Landlord Information Guide

Preparing an Invercargill rental starts with knowing the property, organising the records and agreeing who will look after each task. Use this checklist before advertising a home or reviewing an existing tenancy.

1. Put the property information together

Record the address, bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, heating and included appliances. Gather the information you hold about the property’s condition, maintenance, insurance and any existing tenancy. Keep a list of work completed and work still planned.

2. Plan the work before the tenancy

Walk through the property and note repairs, cleaning and any issues affecting warmth, ventilation or moisture. Arrange appropriate professional help for work outside your expertise. Check current requirements using Tenancy Services’ starting-a-tenancy guidance, including its landlord compliance resources.

3. Set a realistic rental budget

Request a rental appraisal and discuss the property’s condition and availability. Allow for ownership costs, maintenance and possible periods without rent when planning your budget. Our Investment Information Guide helps organise the next questions.

4. Make responsibilities clear

If you appoint a manager, agree the contact person, service scope, fees, maintenance authority and reporting arrangements in writing. For an existing tenancy, discuss a managed handover before changing arrangements. Keep tenancy records and property communications together so information is easy to find.

5. Keep maintenance visible

Record issues as they arise and discuss priorities with your manager. Read Tenancy Services’ maintenance and inspection guidance for current responsibilities. For a Ray White-managed property, use the established maintenance reporting route.

Get local help

Meet our property management team or explore our management service. For a copy of the current Ray White Landlord Information Guide, use the form below and include “Landlord Information Guide” in your message.

Call 03 218 6117 or visit 33 Arena Avenue, Invercargill. Return to Property Guides: Landlords or Landlord services.