Rentworks Property Management

03/06/2026

🏡 **Christchurch Rental Market Update**

As winter settles in, the Christchurch rental market remains relatively stable. While demand has eased from the busy summer period, quality homes in good locations continue to attract strong tenant interest.

📉 We are still seeing increased competition among newer two-bedroom townhouses, making presentation and realistic pricing more important than ever.

🐾 **Pet Rules Update**
Recent Tenancy Tribunal decisions are providing more guidance around the new pet laws. Landlords can no longer decline pet requests based on personal preference alone, with any refusal needing to be supported by reasonable grounds.

For more information, visit:
https://nzpif.co.nz/blog/pet-rules-tribunal-decisions/

✅ **Why REINZ Membership Matters**
As a REINZ member, Rentworks follows recognised industry standards, professional codes of practice, and ongoing training requirements. It's one of the ways we help ensure your investment property is managed professionally and responsibly.

If you'd like to discuss your property's performance or obtain an updated rental appraisal, we'd love to hear from you.

04/05/2026

Christchurch Rental Market Update – May 2026: The market is settling into a more balanced phase with softer sales volumes, easing rental growth, and investors taking a more considered approach. Read the short 2-minute update from Steve Hawker to stay informed and make smarter property decisions. https://wix.to/pUnsi8E

The property market continues to settle into a more balanced phase as we move through 2026. Nationally, activity remains subdued, with softer sales volumes, easing rental growth, and investors taking a more considered approach.

31/03/2026

April Rental Market Update – Christchurch

April has arrived, and we are coming out of the traditional “busy” period where most tenancy turnover occurs. Activity is beginning to settle, and we’re seeing that reflected across our portfolio.

One noticeable shift this year is that fewer tenants are choosing to move. With the costs involved, many are opting to stay put — creating greater stability across tenancies.

Available rental stock remains tight, although we do have some new supply coming to market shortly, including:
• A development of 7 brand new units
• A development of 6 new units
• 2 large, high-spec 4-bedroom townhouses

Overall, conditions remain balanced, with steady demand and a continued focus on well-presented homes.

As always, if you’d like an update on your property or are considering your next steps, feel free to get in touch.

06/03/2026

Christchurch Rental Market Update – March

As we move into autumn, the Christchurch rental market remains steady with consistent tenant demand across most suburbs.

There are currently around 999 rental properties advertised on Trade Me across Christchurch, which means tenants have a reasonable range of options. In this environment, presentation and realistic pricing are more important than ever when securing quality tenants.

At Rentworks, we’re continuing to see strong stability across the portfolio. Vacancy remains below 1% and over 99% of rent continues to be received as expected, which are both great indicators of a healthy rental market.

As always, if you have any questions about your property or the Christchurch rental market, feel free to get in touch.

And if you know someone who might benefit from good property management, we’d be happy to help.

02/02/2026

February Update | Christchurch Rental Market

February is traditionally one of the busiest months for tenant demand, and that’s continuing across Christchurch. Well-presented homes priced in line with the market are still attracting strong enquiry and securing tenants quickly.

While demand remains healthy, tenants do have more choice than in recent years. From a financial point of view, minimising vacancy is often more important than chasing the highest possible weekly rent. Even a short gap between tenancies can outweigh the benefit of a higher asking price.

Presentation also continues to matter. Properties that are clean, well maintained, and ready to move into consistently perform better, helping reduce downtime and support longer-term tenancies.

Lastly, many of our new managements come through referrals from existing owners, and we really appreciate that trust. If you know someone looking for professional, hands-on property management, with a strong focus on Christchurch and the wider Canterbury market, feel free to pass on our details.

As always, we’re happy to chat if you have any questions about your property or the current market. www.rentworks.nz

06/01/2026

Rental market update – January 2026

As we head into the new year, we’ve shared a brief update on current rental conditions and what we’re seeing across the Rentworks portfolio here in Christchurch.

The market has settled into a more balanced phase, with steady demand, sensible rent decisions, and the value of good property management continuing to stand out.

If you’re a property owner and would like to understand what this means for your rental specifically, we’re always happy to have a conversation.

👉 Read the full update here:
https://www.rentworks.nz/post/market-comment-january-2026

16/12/2025

Our thoughts are with our Australian friends, tenants and owners during this incredibly difficult time 💙
We’re sending strength, aroha and support across the Tasman as communities come together and look after one another. 🇦🇺🤝🇳🇿

16/12/2025

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08/12/2025

https://www.rentworks.nz/post/market-comment-december-2025

As we head into the end of the year, there’s plenty happening in the property world.

03/11/2025

🏠 Rentworks Monthly Market Comment – November 2025

There’s a lot happening right now for property investors and landlords. Labour has released details of its proposed Capital Gains Tax, and we share the NZ Property Investors Federation’s concern that the policy unfairly targets providers of rental accommodation. No clarity has been given on how inflation will be treated, and interest deductibility still hasn’t been ruled on — both big issues for everyday landlords.

🐾 New pet regulations also come into effect from 1 December 2025, including the ability to charge a pet-bond (up to two weeks’ rent) and the requirement for tenants to get written consent. This will be a big shift in how pet-friendly tenancies are approached, and it’s worth preparing now.

📍 Here in Christchurch, the rental market remains steady but subdued. Properties are still renting — but it’s taking slightly longer. As we always say: well-presented and well-priced properties continue to perform well.

We break this all down in more detail in our latest blog. If you’re an investor, a landlord, or just curious about what’s changing — it’s a worthwhile read.

📖 Read the full update here:
👉 https://www.rentworks.nz/post/market-comment-november-2025

If you’d like help reviewing your tenancy agreements, updating your pet clauses, or chatting through how these changes may affect your property, we’re here to help.

– The Rentworks Team

As we head into the end of the year, there’s plenty happening in the property world.