Rentworks Property Management

07/09/2026

Spring is bringing more activity to the Christchurch rental market 🌱🏠

Our August results at Rentworks remained very strong:

✔️ Vacancy across our portfolio: 0.22%
✔️ Reported rent arrears: 0%
✔️ Most tenants entering renewal season are choosing to stay and renew for another term

We're also starting to see the normal spring increase in properties coming to market, which means getting the pricing and presentation right from the outset will become increasingly important.

There's also been an interesting development around short-term accommodation in Christchurch, which may have some owners reconsidering whether long-term renting is now the better option.

We've covered all of this — and what we're seeing on the ground — in our latest Christchurch Rental Market Update.

👉 Read our September market update: https://www.rentworks.nz/post/september-2026-christchurch-rental-market-update

06/08/2026

📈 **Confidence is returning to the Canterbury property market.**

There are plenty of encouraging signs for Christchurch landlords as we head towards spring.

The latest investor survey from leading economist Tony Alexander ranks **Canterbury as New Zealand's number one region for residential property investment**, reflecting confidence in our local economy and long-term rental market.

We're seeing those positive signs at Rentworks too.

✅ Average rents across our portfolio increased during July.
✅ Rent arrears and vacancy both finished the month at just **0.22%**.
✅ Properties that came to market rented quickly.
✅ We also saw strong demand for executive homes renting for more than **$1,200 per week**.

While rising ownership costs continue to present challenges, the outlook for the Christchurch rental market is becoming increasingly positive.

Read our latest market update on the Rentworks blog.

03/07/2026

🏡 Rentworks Update – July 2026

Winter has settled in across Christchurch, and while it's traditionally a quieter time in the rental market, it's one of the busiest times of the year for property maintenance.

In our latest update we cover:
❄️ What our property managers focus on during winter
🏘️ What's happening in the Christchurch rental market
🏗️ The continued growth in new townhouse developments
📊 Our June performance, including:
✅ 100% occupancy across our managed portfolio
✅ 99.8% of tenants paid their rent on time

As always, thank you to our owners and tenants for your continued support.

Read the full July update here:
👉 https://www.rentworks.nz/blog

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. 🇦🇺🤝🇳🇿