Mike Atkinson

For years, every property management company in New Zealand has been working from the same toolbox. PropertyMe for the trust accounting. Tapi for maintenance. Renti for applications. Trade Me for listings. Good tools, but the same tools your competitor uses, with the same limits on what they can do for you as an owner.

Whether you’re using a broader real estate listing website like Trade Me Property or you’re listing privately through a property management firm, the quality of your rental property listing will partially define the quality of the tenants you see applying.

Being a landlord in New Zealand is a journey that comes with plenty of rewards, but as anyone who has owned a rental property for a while will tell you, it also comes with its fair share of late-night worries.

Property investment is one of New Zealand’s favourite wealth-building strategies, but it only works well when the day-to-day is managed properly.

Did you know your property management fee is fully tax deductible? We break down exactly what that means for your rental income – with real numbers.

Radio NZ contacted Aspire to discuss the state of the Auckland rental market. They interviewed Managing Director, Mike Atkinson, and a reporter attended two of our property viewings to get feedback directly from house-hunters. 

Aspire’s Managing Director, Mike Atkinson, chats with Leah Panapa about the latest facts and figures for the rental market in New Zealand.

Mike Atkinson, Aspire’s Managing Director, was invited to the One Roof Radio Show on NewstalkZB…

Conditions are improving for property investors thanks to recent OCR cuts and changes to the Residential Tenancies Act…

Property management plays an important role in ensuring the seamless operation and financial success of any real estate portfolio. As a property owner or investor, understanding the distinctions between residential and commercial property management is essential if you are planning to invest in either, especially if you are a residential investor and you are planning to try your hand at commercial property investment. 

When it comes to renting out your property, one crucial decision you must make is whether to offer it furnished or unfurnished. While the allure of higher rental income might seem enticing, there are significant drawbacks that you need to consider before deciding to furnish your rental property.  

Having the right property manager for your investment property is crucial. For most of us, our investment property is our biggest, or second biggest asset; so it’s important to choose the best property manager you can.  A professional property management company can make owning a rental property stress free and easy – allowing you to focus on other things and helping you to expand your rental portfolio more quickly. 

Big changes are ahead with the formation of the National/ACT/NZ First coalition government.