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LJ Hooker is Australasia's strongest real estate brand and with more than 90 years experience we've been successfully selling New Zealand real estate for generations. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, ebooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions.

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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Modest Growth Signals Renewed Confidence in Property
New Zealand property values rose 0.3% in April 2025, continuing a steady recovery. LJ Hooker's Campbell Dunoon shares insights on market trends, interest rates, and what's ahead.
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Kiwis Still Dream of Homeownership Despite Market Challenges
Despite rising property prices, Kiwis remain committed to homeownership. Discover key insights from an LJ Hooker survey on buyer priorities, affordability challenges, and must-have home features.
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Preparing Your Home for Holidays
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| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for Holidays
Counting down the days until your holidays start? There's more to just packing your bags and hitting the road before the r 'n r commences.
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How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Lease
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
How to Encourage Tenants to Renew Their Tenancy
The end of the year often marks the end of rental leases, and finding new tenants can be a time-consuming and costly exercise for landlords and property managers.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Selling a Rental Property with Tenants in New Zealand
Learn what happens when selling a rental property with tenants in New Zealand. Understand your rights, obligations, and benefits as a tenant during the selling process.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Understanding Fair Wear and Tear vs. Accidental Damage
Learn about the difference between fair wear and tear versus accidental damage in rental properties to avoid disputes. Understand tenant responsibilities and insurance coverage.
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Renting guides for your State or Territory

Are you looking at renting a home but not sure where to start?  Is it your first rental in a new State and you are not sure where to begin or is it your first move out of home? To help you navigate the rental process and find your new home sooner we have compiled these in-depth State and Territory guides full of everything you need to know.

From where you should look for a rental property and how to determine your wish list, the value of inspections and what to look for, the best way to apply for a rental property, the costs of renting and a special look at those charges that are State or Territory based.  We also cover condition reports and tenancy agreements and what you need to be aware of.

Happy home hunting!

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Checklists, eBooks and FAQs

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Buy Sell Insights
Essential Apartment Inspection Checklist
Discover the best way to thoroughly inspect an apartment, perfect for those inspecting a property for sale in person or remotely.
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Buy Sell Insights
Open House Inspection Checklist
Our open house inspection checklist is your ultimate evaluation tool. This handy checklist will guide you through what to look for in each room and space of the property you are inspecting to help you determine if this is the home for you.
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Lifestyle
Styling to Stay
Your home may be your sanctuary, your castle and often your largest investment, however all too often its true beauty isn’t fully realised. Whether you have clear vision of your dream home or need help to uncover it. This simple room by room styling guide will help you easily and economically rework your home to create spaces that are beautifully styled and suited to your needs and lifestyle.
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Renting Real Estate FAQs
Renting Real Estate FAQs
Wanting to learn more about the renting process? Read through our renting real estate FAQs to help inform your renting decisions.
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Why Rent with LJ Hooker
Why Rent with LJ Hooker
If you are looking for property to rent in New Zealand, LJ Hooker should be your first port of call.
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First-Time Renters Guide
First-Time Renters Guide
If you have never rented property before, you may feel caught in the middle. Fortunately there are a number of things you can do to strengthen your application.
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