Our Property Management Division is based at our Lyttelton Office at 15 London Street, Lyttelton.

To view current available rentals click on the Search Button to the left.

For information or advice:

Phil Alexander - Click Here to Email Phil
Sally McOscar - Click Here to Email Sally

Sally McOscar

Sally McOscar has always had  a passion for property and since joining the ranks of professional Property Managers she has completed a National Certificate of Property Management and attended the annual Property Managers Conference and training seminars to ensure she is at the forefront of developments and knowledge in this field.

Sally has been instrumental in building the property management side of Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd and has the necessary skills required to work in this, at times complex and difficult area of real estate. Things change very quickly within the industry and you neeed to know the person in charge of your property assets knows what they are doing.

What Should You Do?

We can look after all your rental property needs and take the stress out of owning rental properties.  Contact us about our services and schedule of fees on 03 328 7273 anytime.

In these days of ever-increasing legislation relating to tenancies of any kind, it is more important than ever to have your property assets managed by a Professional. We have a small select portfolio of well managed properties where we stress quality of management over the numbers game. Call us today.

If you are thinking of investing in residential property contact any of our Sales Teams and Property Management Division on 03 328 7273.

Welcome to our Property Management site.

Property Management is becoming a major part of real estate is New Zealand as more and more home owners opt to take advantage of professional property managers. This means for you your asset returns maximum value with minimum stress and worry.

A professional Property Manager should have experience in the industry have a tertiary qualification in property management and be familiar with all relevant legislation as well as The Residential Tenancies Act 1986.

With you they will enter into a contractual agreement with you to look after your property to a professional standard.

They will advertise for tenants, thoroughly qualify their suitability to be  your tenant, write up a Tenancy Agreement, collect the rent and monitor the tenancy on an on going basis for you and report to you.

They will monitor maintenance issues and report to you.

These are just some of the things involved in professional management of rental property.  For a full and comprehensive discussion call Sally McOscar or Phil Alexander on 328 7273

6th May 2009

Dear Sally,

I would just like to take a moment to say thank you so much for all your help with finding my family and I the perfect rental property in Christchurch.

Over the years I have rented many properties and I have dealt with many agents and private owners, I have to say dealing with you Sally, has been wonderful and your service is excellent, outstanding in all respects.

I feel confident that I can contact you with any issues, maintenance or otherwise and these will be dealt with promptly and efficiently, and I appreciate this.

Sally, thanks again, I look forward to being a tenant for a very long time with Min Sarginson Real Estate.

Please feel free to use this letter as a reference.

Yours truly,

Sue Poasa

Linwood

Dear Sally.

Even though I was a landlord for over 25 years, I have to confess my record of tenant selection was pretty average.  Since retiring, I have handled the Property Management to Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd with very satisfactory results and now have excellent tenants.   In all other respects,too, their service can be recommended.

J W

Christchurch

25th February 2010

Hi Sally,

Thank you most sincerely for all your assistance over the years.  We have learned to trust your judgment and would have no hesitation in ever recommending you should you need an advocate (which I doubt).  You have always acted with great professionalism as does everyone at Mins.  It's been a pleasure working with you.

Regards

Margaret Patrickson

Adjunct Associate Professor

Adelaide, Australia

I have a property I would like professionally managed.  What do I need to know?

We look after your property as if it were our own.  We carry out regular inspections and urgent to minor maintenance.  We carefully select tenants through our stringent selection process and work hard to retain quality tenants.  We ensure that we achieve a full sustainable market rental for your property.

We take care of all management aspects from tenant selection to property inspections and rent collection.

Do I have to be involved?

You can determine your level of involvement.  You can discuss suitability of prospective tenants, carry out your own inspections and use you own tradespeople - or leave it to us.

Either way, you will receive monthly statements to provide your accountant with all the information necessary to file your tax return.  An end-of-year tax summary is sent to you after 31st March each year.

How much are property management fees?

Fees are deducted at 7.5% + GST on the collection of all rent and 7.5% + GST on arranging and/or supervising repairs and maintenance.  One inspection per year is included, subsequent one are $50 + GST.  Property management fees are tax deductible.

How do you find good tenants?

We advertise through The Press, Trademe and through our website.  Prospective tenants enquire through our office and can register their requirements.  "For Rent" signs are placed at the property and properties aer also advertised in our office window.

Prospective tenants complete a Rental Application to determine their ability to care for the property and meet rental payments.  We require several references and will make enquiries from employers, former landlords and other referees.

When do I receive rent payments?  What happens if rent is not paid?

We transfer payments to your account either fortnightly or half monthly and afer the final day of each month.

If a rent payment is missed, we contact the client on Day 1.  If the tenant fails to pay the rent the next day, we issue a 10 day breach order, giving tenants 10 days to rectify the problem.  Usually the tenant agrees to make an additional payment to pay off arrears.  If not, we file an application for a mediation hearing with Tenancy Services.  If mutual agreement is not reached then we file for Tenancy Tribunal Hearing at the District Court.

What if I want to sell my house or move into it myself?

We will work to help you do this.. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, you are required to give 42 days written notice fo your intention to move back into the property if the tenancy is periodic.

Neither party can break a fixed term tenancy.

If you want to put your property on the market, there are a number of statutory procedures to follow.  Once a property is sold, 42 days notice must be given (plus 3 days for postage).

How much notice must be given before an inspection?

The tenant needs 48 hours notice.