Are landlords ready for the healthy homes deadline?
Landlords have had six years to meet healthy homes standards, but experts say many of the country’s half a million […]
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Have landlords made the Healthy Homes deadline?
The deadline for rental properties to meet the Healthy Homes deadline is less than 24 hours away, and some properties
Healthy Homes Standards: Does your rental comply?
Healthy Homes standards became law on July 1st 2019 for all private & residential rental property. When the standards were
Healthy Homes Standards: Heating
It is a legal requirement for landlords to provide one or more fixed heaters which directly heat the main living
Healthy Homes Standards: Insulation
Did you know that ceiling and under floor insulation has been a legal requirement of rental homes since 1 July
Healthy Homes Standards: Ventilation
Did you know your rental property must have openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and all bedrooms?
Healthy Homes Standards – Moisture Ingress & Drainage
Did you know your rental property must have efficient drainage for the removal of stormwater, surface water, and groundwater? If
Do you know much about methamphetamine in your region?
While methamphetamine is still found in every region of New Zealand, we wanted to look at our results further. With
Playground Safety Audit
Do you know if you are a PCBU? The acronym PCBU represents a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking. PCBU’s
Healthy Homes Standards – Draught stopping
Did you know that as a landlord, it is your responsibility to make sure your rental property doesn’t have unreasonable
Why do I need a meth test between tenancies?
If you own a rental property you should know by now that there are a lot of rules and regulations
Rental Property Inspection – who, when and why?
Managing a rental property can be daunting. There are so many rules and regulations to follow in order to keep
Lead in your home
Lead has been recorded as being used in paint as early as the fourth century BC, but many countries have
Mould in your home
What is mould? Mould is natural and it plays a pretty cool role in our ecosystem. The job of these
The importance of playground safety
The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) is the main accrediting body worldwide for examining, accrediting, and certifying inflatable, indoor
Healthy Homes New Zealand, All you need to know
What are NZ healthy homes standards? In 2019 the government passed Healthy Homes legislation for all landlords to follow. This
Meth Test between Tenancies
Betta Inspect It, are now advising all landlords and property managers to “Meth test between tenancies”. This is because one-in-every-three
How to clean and repair your roof and gutters
How do I clean a roof? While you may think that cleaning your roof is a simple task, there are
How long does It take to schedule a building inspection?
Understanding the timeline for what is a crucial step in property investment At Betta Inspect It, we recognise that when
Four Ways to be Proactive in Property Maintenance
What is Property Maintenance? Different types of properties require different kinds of maintenance schedules. This is often determined by the
Could try harder: Healthy homes inspection pass rates are low
Only a quarter of rental properties nationwide pass their healthy homes standards compliance inspections on first try, new analysis from