Auckland Council Rate Rises - What You Can Do To Avoid Them

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Why the 7.9% on average Auckland Council Rates Increase Means It’s Time to Switch to Kimpton Property Management

If you’re a landlord or home owner in Auckland, you’ve likely heard the news: Auckland Council has announced a significant 7.9% on average rates increase.

For landlords, this isn’t just a number, it’s a shift that could impact your bottom line significantly. As costs rise, every dollar saved counts, and that’s where Kimpton Property Management steps in to help offset this raise in council rates.

At Kimpton, we help landlords optimise returns by minimising costs. By switching to Kimpton, you gain a partner who proactively manages your property while helping you keep more of your rental income where it belongs, in your pocket!

Our capped $37/week + GST Management Fee is designed to deliver real savings for landlords and with rising costs, landlords across Auckland are looking around for a better property management deal.

To put it into perspective, if you charge $700 per week in rent, an 8.5% management fee would cost you $59.50+GST every week - and that’s before additional inspection or administration costs some companies charge.

With Kimpton’s flat $37+GST weekly fee, you save $22.50 every single week!

Over the course of a year, that’s approximately $1,170 back in your pocket. This saving helps offset rising rates, insurance increases, maintenance costs, and other ownership expenses.

But cost savings are only part of the story.

Here’s how Kimpton helps landlords stay ahead in a changing market:

Strategic Fee Structure

Our competitive capped fee of 6.5% or $37/week+GST (whichever is lowest) means more of your rent stays with you - the owner. We focus on efficiency and value, so even when rates rise, your outgoings stay under control.

Maximised Rental Returns

Our team consistently benchmarks rental prices to ensure your property remains competitively priced in the current market, helping maximise your rental income. With annual rent reviews, we ensure your property is positioned competitively among other comparable properties in your area.

Cost-Saving Maintenance

With our 3-monthly inspections (included in your management fee), we ensure maintenance concerns are not missed and don't snowball into major remedial works. With access to a trusted network of tradespeople, we help keep maintenance costs reasonable while ensuring repairs are completed promptly and professionally.

Proactive Budgeting

We help landlords stay prepared for upcoming expenses by forecasting costs and providing practical guidance around budgeting, rent reviews, and long-term property performance.

The truth is, council rates hikes are just one of many economic changes affecting landlords across Auckland. Rising ownership costs make it more important than ever to review where your money is going and whether your current property management structure is delivering real value.

Now is the perfect time to partner with a property management team that can help shield you from rising costs while maximising your returns and continuing to deliver excellent property management services.

Let Kimpton Property Management take the stress out of navigating these changes, so you can focus on what you do best: growing your investments and focussing on the things that bring you joy in life.

Ready to start saving? Contact Kimpton Property Management today and find out how much you could save by making the switch and while you're at it, ask us about our 1 month free offer!

We're here and ready to help look after your property and save you money! We can handle the management transfer of your property, so you don't have to worry about any awkward break-up conversations!

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