Our Services
Our landlords love that we cater to the needs of all, and deal with properties in all shapes and sizes.
View a full description of our services below.
Property Management
This is our full Property Management service, an on-going management of your rental(s), our rates range from 7.5% + GST (for 3+ properties) - 8.5% + GST dependent of the property and or situation.
The management fee includes full management, four free routine inspections per year and there are no additional charges for organising maintenance*. Rent is received into a non tax bearing trust account. It is then paid to you, the owner, minus the management fees into the account you have nominated. Rent records, receipting, arrears management, job lists, work orders and most communications are kept using PropertyMe software. With our PropertyMe software we also offer an owner portal and a tenant portal. This way you can log in and see what your portfolio is achieving.
Applications come through on our renti software and from there we do extensive credit checking with Centrix, background checks including parole board hearings, Tenancy tribunal orders and internet searches. Our accounting software used is Xero.
You will receive regular communication from us to ensure a positive business relationship with PPM and if you happen to be in town, we would love for you to contact us and meet for coffee!
*In cases where major maintenance is needed, EG: Small reno's or multiple items in one property, an hourly project management fee is discussed with the owner.
Rent by Room properties
Sandra is our multiple dwelling specialist and has been managing Rent by Room properties in Hamilton for over three years. RBR (Rent by Room) properties are restricted to 5 tenants or less and BH (Boarding house) properties are 6 tenants or more. Don't let yourself get confused by the two as they come with a different sets of rules.
RBR - Up to 5 rooms in the property and each room holds its own tenancy agreement with 1 tenant only. they still come under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 so must comply with tenancy law.
Suggestions for RBR - Most RBR properties are configured in such a way that each bedroom has its own ensuite & a small kitchen bench/cupboards with microwave and mini fridge/freezer. This is not necessary, however it is much easier to rent this type of room and obviously they generate a higher rent than a room without these items. Also supplied in the room are a bed (usually double or queen, depending on room size), mattress protector, some form of heating (wall heater or panel heater), chair and student desk (if space allows). The "shared areas" are any area that all tenants have use of and these areas are cleaned fortnightly by a cleaner as well as lawns and gardens attended to at the owners expense. Shared areas can include: Lounge with furniture, Fully equipped Kitchen, Laundry with washer and dryer and obviously hallways and outside areas. Extra items needed would include: Vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and bucket, brush and shovel, This is so that the tenants can care for their rooms. Wifi and power are also supplied at the owners expense. All private rooms must be lockable and it is suggested that the main entry door have a digital key pad. With a digital key pad, most can be programmed (by the property manager) so each tenant has their own code and these can be deleted as needed.
Casual Letting Service
Unfortunately due to new Government Legislation and privacy law changes, we no longer offer this option.
Independent Inspections
Due to the cost of, well, everything, we are no longer able to provide the top quality service we standby for a reasonable price to private Landlords, so sadly we have removed this service also.
Property Finding Service
As a Property Investor, don't waste your time searching endlessly through listings, we'll do the hard work for you!
I work closely with Stephanie Bormans from Harcourts Hamilton. We look at your list of wants and needs, find properties and view them together to decide whether the property is a viable rental option.
This is a great option for out of town investors, we also offer video calling during our viewings of the properties.
This service is free of charge if accepted in writing that PPM will be your Property Management service.
As owners of multiple properties accross the Waikato, we find Sandra to be very professional, having good judgement in dealing with property and tenancy matters . We can highly recommend her to any landlord.
- H & H Livingstone