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How much are property management fees in NZ?

If you’ve got an investment property you’ll have a few expenses - find out how much your property manager will cost

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 2 April 2024 | 4 min read
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Property management fees in NZ typically range from 7-12% of your gross rental income. However, many companies add extra charges for specific services.

These can include:

- Marketing and finding tenants

- Healthy Homes standard assessments

- Regular property inspections

- Organising maintenance and repairs

Some firms offer a higher, all-inclusive rate that covers these additional tasks. While the fees can be significant, a good property manager saves landlords considerable time and stress, helping to ensure a well-performing investment.

Property management fees explained

What does a property manager do?

Marketing your property and helping select tenants

Screening and vetting tenants

Managing the end and beginning of tenancies

Collecting rent

A good property manager will save your plenty work.

Organising maintenance and repairs

Ensuring your property meets all relevant regulations

Performing property inspections

Providing expert advice

Is property management worth the fees?

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Ben Tutty Ben Tutty
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