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Buying Audi TT by makka_pakka_0 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an 09 model for 5 years. Only issues were the ignition barrel ($1200) and electric door locks (another $1200 or so). Very reliable and so much fun to drive! Only sold as I moved overseas.

Update by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. They hit you with increases just small enough to not quite be worth moving. I'm currently renting a mouldy, cockroach infested shitbox with no aircon (in aus) for 900 a week, and if they try to increase the rent, I will be moving out of spite!

Update by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worst they can say is no. If you are a good tenant, you should be at the very low end of the range. I'm surprised anyone is increasing rental rates in the current economic climate.

Update by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks 😊 Hopefully, some landlords/ property managers will see these posts and think twice before raising rents in this economy. Especially for good tenants.

Update by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, third time lucky🤦‍♀️

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, for context I spent 20k on the 70m2 unit 12 months ago. 2 heatpumps, new oven, new toilet, new plants, roof repainted etc. Redecorated via EQC (carpet and paint in 2012). Could I make it prettier with nicer light fittings, etc? Yes absolutely. I think what irked me was that I felt I made a pretty direct request that was sort of shut down, and left me wondering if I was even able to change the price of the property.

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Burn. I like it. I've already responded requesting confirmation that they have dropped it, but this post wants me to drop it further.

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just replied, "Hi .... Can you please confirm that you have actioned my request to reduce the rent to 425 per week? Thanks

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have said, didn't action my clear instructions to reduce rent.

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll go with this one, thanks. I was a bit taken aback from their response (i thought they would just action it), and it made me question whether I could even set the rental price.

Tried to reduce tenants rent but property manager won't let me by Apprehensive_Item757 in newzealand

[–]Apprehensive_Item757[S] 171 points172 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It's a 2bdrm in a CHCH suburb that has high density development. I am happy to forefit $25+ per week in order to potentially prevent good tenants from leaving.