This article has been taken from stuff.co.nz
In the tight Christchurch rental market, renting a house – any house – can be a tricky business.
Hundreds of people have been known to attend viewings, as the quakes thrust many people who have never rented, or haven’t for a long time, into the rental market.
Compared to Christchurch and parts of Auckland, the rest of the rental market is virtually flat. Even so, good property managers take care to select the right tenant for their properties.
So how do you improve your chances as a prospective tenant? We asked property managers in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland and got similar answers.