Renting

How to stand out from the crowd and secure a rental

07 Feb 2018

Some turn up to flat viewings in suits, others arrive with professionally designed rental CVs, all in the hope of standing out from the crowds that gather for flat viewings. There are plenty of ti...

Real Story: Flat-out flat hunting

31 Mar 2017

Trade Me Property helps Kiwis find a place to call home, whether they're buying or renting. Right now, many Kiwis are struggling to secure a rental property because of high demand and a lower-tha...

7 questions to ask when flat-hunting

So, you and your mates have found an epic flat and you want to move in? Sweet! Don’t start picking rooms just yet though – we’ve put together some things to consider to make sure the flat is a good...

How to write a flatmate wanted ad

When writing a flatmate wanted ad, the goal is to attract people you think would be a good fit. To help, we’ve put together some tips on crafting a solid flatmate wanted ad: Use positive and i...

Interviewing potential flatmates

You'll need to do a few things before you invite people over to view the room you've listed on Trade Me. Obviously you'll need to tidy the place up, especially the room that's being advertised....

Signs that your flatting days are over

Your food’s missing from the fridge again and someone you don’t know appears to be eating it in your lounge. Your landlord’s just increased the rent and it’s becoming obvious that the draughty, col...

10 things to sort when you move in to your new flat

As tempting as it is to focus on the flat decor shopping or the housewarming party, there are some more formal things to sort when you first move into a rental. Written agreement: A written ...

Who to live with

Who you choose to share rented accommodation with - a situation we Kiwis refer to as “flatting” - is entirely up to you. If you prefer your own space, you might like to consider a small rental and ...

Questions to ask when looking for a flat

Before even considering putting your signature on a tenancy agreement, or simply moving in, you have the right to ask questions, and to have them answered. In a pressured rental market, it’s ver...

Managing the flat account

Who’s the flat bank manager? Generally someone needs to be in charge to ensure all the bills are paid and that all flatmates are contributing fairly and on time. Besides splitting the rent betwe...

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