<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Quinovic Wellington Property Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get a free rental appraisal from experienced Wellington Property Managers - 30 Years Experience - Great Return - Quality Tenants]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Weather Warnings Information – 16 February 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[With severe weather warnings currently in place, here are some useful website links to assist you with finding information related to local Civil Defence Groups, weather and roads. Please prioritise yourself and your family ahead of anything. If you are able to, and you feel safe to do so, then check on friends, neighbours and especially the more vulnerable.  If you are a Quinovic tenant and your home is being/has been compromised by the severe weather, please let your property manager know....]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/severe-weather-warning-16-february-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69921e20159d7fac963e84f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellington Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tenants]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:31:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_70f23f1894424471a4c80fe64322627f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lina Tan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the New Pet Bond Rules: Key Updates for Landlords (Effective 1 December 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 1 December 2025 , updates to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986  will introduce a new pet bond system, allowing landlords to request an additional bond of up to two weeks’ rent when approving tenants with pets. The reform aims to make renting with pets easier for tenants while giving landlords greater financial protection against pet-related damage. Key Points for Landlords Here’s an overview of how the new pet bond rules will work for landlords and property investors: Tenants must...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/new-pet-bond-rules-nz-2025-landlords-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690d26e74cb1a91e8e5ecc7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellington Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:19:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_f03c2d830c6449ceb8bef9a5da73e45f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lina Tan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Maintain Healthy Homes Compliance Through Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efficient heating system keeping tenants warm in Wellington rental home As we move through the coldest part of winter, landlords face the ongoing challenge of keeping their properties warm, dry, and compliant. Staying on top of seasonal maintenance not only ensures tenant comfort but also helps you meet Healthy Homes Standards — protecting your investment and avoiding costly repairs. In this post, we share practical winter property maintenance tips to help you maintain healthy living...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/keeping-your-rental-warm-dry-and-compliant-this-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6899269bf34c1d6682567a66</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:37:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_f35dac029ea0401fa88aab1514420b08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lina Tan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Home Preparation Tips for Stress-Free Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're travelling overseas or enjoying a local holiday, the last thing you want to worry about is what's happening back home....]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/essential-home-preparation-tips-for-stress-free-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685de817899a64fbc96047e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tenants]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:05:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_cbff61e1235b4e89be7ec52251859285~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_823,h_690,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lina Tan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling to keep your home warm and dry this winter? Here are some key tips.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What really keeps your home warm and dry? Find out some effective key tips to help you keep your house warm and dry.]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/key-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm-and-dry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62be3df922aaa226ffcc0605</guid><category><![CDATA[Tenants]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:53:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_db49442954d44b5abb4a2b620981a679~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_402,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lina Tan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Landlords Insurance Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landlord Insurance - What is it? What Does Landlord Insurance cover in NZ? Find out on our blog.]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/best-landlord-advice-nz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab06919f83fc101df67109d</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 02:54:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_379081b5b16d44038e52d99a11715ad1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_820,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenancy Agreements: How to Add &#38; Enforce Clauses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landlords are within their right to add conditions to tenancy agreements, but many can be unsure what conditions can be included in...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/tenancy-agreements-how-to-add-enforce-terms-effectively</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab96bae6a566d018b5d9893</guid><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_8aa497e101144d6ba2d99ac3c3e32b11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_820,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lending Laws Changed to Make Lending Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news for property buyers.  Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark has announced big changes to the Credit Contracts and...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/new-lending-laws-changed-to-make-lending-easier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6233dcdbba2b06a3e7d0f58d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:22:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_db560ecdc48a42d89c6804aa1117c30d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_555,h_370,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Landlords or Tenants Responsible for Garden Maintenance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who's responsible for the rental property's garden maintenance is one of the top tenant questions we get asked by property investors and...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/who-should-do-the-garden-tenants-or-landlord</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5aaeeca5d5a9e1040d829b05</guid><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:49:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_ce1baa43bc6549f191d6fd49b6994fc8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_597,h_398,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Property Management Fees Tax Deductible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you considering property management in Wellington, but not sure how much property management fees are, or if the expense is tax...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/are-property-management-fees-tax-deductible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6150e966e31ab500169219ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:07:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_01dae72667a84d27841e67e19dcace88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_650,h_433,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire Safety Tips for Wellington Rental Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire safety is a must to protect your rental property from damage and to help tenants stay safe. Use these simple tips to mitigate the...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/fire-safety-tips-for-wellington-rental-properties</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab18ed7230f790213c9e31e</guid><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:54:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_5433d4d960994e23801226cf3eeb1300~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Landlords Can &#38; Can't Ask Tenants | Privacy Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether a landlord owns one, or many rental properties, the Privacy Act is fundamental to how you rent and manage your property. Over the...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/what-landlords-can-can-t-ask-tenants-according-to-the-privacy-commissioner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a4224c633b4100162d0d16</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:46:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_136f2738dc964a7b9331f6005579a9f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord Gifts to Tenants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ideas for landlords giving gifts to tenants, and how much to spend.]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/tenant-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab1b6464ce57e01eca9e3d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:30:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_1f505d8e487e4c7ca6573792bea3e3ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government Reduces Healthy Homes Requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Responding to feedback from the rental sector, the government has announced an upcoming amendment to the Healthy Homes Standards,...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/government-reduces-healthy-homes-requirements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61aed03a131c9e001699ff72</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:05:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_82c1eee9f3a74fe69c64f7660bd83db3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_620,h_425,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are New Builds a Good Investment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are new builds worth the money? Is it a good investment? A question many have been considering of late, as we've noticed over recent...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/are-new-builds-a-good-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615616028fd5730016f248a8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:40:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_19e207001baa45a6a715f5f0369935bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_966,h_725,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Best Paint Rental Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investing in your residential rental property is a key part to maintaining a successful investment and improving your returns. Here are...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/how-painting-rental-properties-increases-tenant-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab2c06d38e9a001133e4f89</guid><category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_7de8146743b648f19d672abb6d59d286~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_748,h_561,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord Tax Exemption for New Builds Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exemption to the new tax rules for landlords has been announced by Revenue Minister David Parker. Landlords who own a new build that...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/landlord-tax-exemption-for-new-builds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615379cffa3e960017fb3960</guid><category><![CDATA[Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_ecf2718e8191447b846a1ffcf43f8f3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_626,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for the Summer Rental Property Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Summer market is approaching! Our Property managers outline seven key steps, including what recent amendments need to be addressed.]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/how-to-prepare-for-the-summer-rental-property-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5ad595d28e230017611636</guid><category><![CDATA[Landlords]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_40d700551dbb496f89b615cf89435ef9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Quinovic Care System Can Help You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Quinovic Care system | Wellington Property Management]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/how-the-quinovic-care-system-can-help-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f5ee7c24f13a20017b99928</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:52:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_937548f9f0384d54a80c313e68776708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5000 Landlord Tax Deduction from IRD]]></title><description><![CDATA[IRD has released excellent news for landlords, that could save you $5000! Due to Covid 19, the IRD is allowing you to claim an immediate...]]></description><link>https://www.quinovic-kt-jville-hutt.co.nz/post/ird-landlord-tax-deduction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f764f2a401b840017f496cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:56:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c30340_8772d6d98d454575af4de8a15e0582eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Pinny</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>