Harcourts Blue Fern Property Management

08/06/2026

It might seem like a good way to protect yourself, but landlords can’t add clauses that override the Residential Tenancies Act.

If a clause conflicts with the law, it’s unenforceable, and in some cases it may even be illegal.

The Act sets the rules that both landlords and tenants must follow, and private agreements can’t remove those protections.

If you’re unsure whether your tenancy agreement complies with the law, it’s worth getting professional advice.

Our property management team can help ensure your tenancy agreements follow the rules and protect your investment.

06/06/2026

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Juls. 🙏 We’re so pleased Grace could make everything clear and easy to understand for you.

01/06/2026

Owning a rental property is a business, and your tenants are your customers.

When tenants feel respected and valued, they are more likely to take good care of the property and stay longer.

Clear communication, prompt responses to issues, and maintaining the property well all help create a positive tenancy experience.

Good relationships with tenants can reduce vacancies, minimise disputes, and protect the long-term value of your investment.

If you’d prefer support managing tenant relationships and the day-to-day responsibilities of being a landlord, talk to our team about professional property management.

30/05/2026

Small maintenance problems can quickly turn into expensive repairs if they’re left too long.

Responding promptly helps protect the condition of your property and shows tenants that their home is well looked after.

Happy tenants are more likely to take care of the property and stay longer, reducing vacancy and turnover costs.

If you’d prefer not to manage maintenance requests yourself, our property management team can handle tenant communication, organise trusted trades, and ensure issues are resolved quickly to protect your investment.

27/05/2026

Thank you Isuru. 🙏 We really appreciate your positive feedback and recommendation for Janine. (We think she's 5-stars too!)

26/05/2026

⚠️ Sometimes important information about an applicant only appears when deeper background checks are done.

These checks look at publicly available information that may show patterns of behaviour relevant to a tenancy.

For example, screening can reveal things like:

📜 Tenancy Tribunal decisions
Published Tribunal cases may show past issues such as rent arrears, property damage, or breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act.

📰 News and media reports
Occasionally reports involving fraud, violence, or serious misconduct may surface during a background search.

⚖️ Court or enforcement records
Public information relating to court actions or insolvency can also provide context when assessing risk.

Doing these checks helps landlords make informed decisions and avoid surprises later.

Need help with the tenant selection process? You know who to call...

23/05/2026

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20/05/2026

The Harcourts Bluefern Property Management team at our monthly training session 📚✨

We’re continually learning, growing and staying up-to-date with the latest in all things property management - so you don't have to - and so we can provide the best possible service and advice to our landlords and tenants. 💙

19/05/2026

🏡 Our property managers are reporting that tenant demand is easing, which is quite normal as we enter the cooler months. The number of enquiries and people attending viewings has reduced, however we are still seeing reasonable numbers through properties when they first become available.

Some properties are still being let within the first week, but once we get past this initial flush, it is becoming harder to find the right tenant. We expect this market trend to continue through winter.

Rent prices remain steady, although rents may need to be adjusted the longer a property remains vacant.

There are still good numbers of properties available, so tenants do have a choice.

As a landlord, the key is to listen to feedback from tenants attending viewings and to adjust the rent or carry out maintenance that makes the property more desirable and helps attract the best possible tenant.

18/05/2026

Is your investment keeping up? 🏡 FREE RENTAL APPRAISAL 🏡

The stats shown here give a great overview, but every property is different. Ensuring your rent is in line with market trends is key to maximising returns.

Want to know what your investment should be earning right now? Get in touch with our Property Management team for a free, no-obligation rental appraisal!

Note: REINZ rental statistics listed here are a couple of months behind Tenancy Services, pending bond lodgement data from MBIE. We can access median statistics at individual suburb level however some data is limited where bonds were not lodged during this time, or there was limited rental activity. Call our team to request the most up-to-date, current data for your suburb.