Propertyscouts Invercargill, Property Management, Named In Top Ten For Excellence In RTA Healthy Homes Compliance
This accolade reflects the property management team's unwavering dedication to upholding the Healthy Homes Standards, which include critical requirements around heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress, drainage, and draught stopping. These standards, introduced under the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019, aim to improve the quality of rental housing for over half a million New Zealand households.
Ingrid Scott business owner and branch manager at Propertyscouts Invercargill, expressed pride in the team's achievement:
"We're thrilled to be recognised among the top performing property management companies in the South Island. That means we are in the running for an award, and it's the first of its kind in NZ. It is a big deal! Our team works tirelessly to ensure every property we manage meets or exceeds compliance standards. This recognition is a testament to our proactive approach and the trust our clients place in us. It also attests of operational excellence and forward planning. Our team is buzzing with excitement."
Propertyscouts Invercargill has built a reputation for excellence in property management, offering guaranteed rent, 24/7 availability, and expert knowledge of New Zealand tenancy legislation. Their hands-on, investor-focused approach continues to set them apart in the industry. This recognition follows a string of recent successes for the team, including multiple awards at the national level.
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