Tenant Information Guide

Your Guide to a Stress-Free Tenancy on the Hibiscus Coast

Renting on the Hibiscus Coast is a fantastic lifestyle choice. But whether you’re in your first flat in Orewa or a family home in Millwater, we know it can be a competitive market. A smooth, stress-free tenancy is what everyone wants—landlords and tenants alike.

A great tenancy is a partnership built on clear communication. That’s why we’ve created the Ray White Beacon Tenant Information Guide.

It’s not a rule book. It’s a simple, practical resource to help you understand your rights, know your responsibilities, and build a great relationship with your property manager.

This Guide is for You

This guide is a free resource for all renters on the Coast, even if you don’t rent through us. Our goal is to help everyone in our community have a better, more professional rental experience.

What’s Inside the Guide?

You’ll get practical, plain-English advice that you can actually use.

• How to Prepare a 5-Star Application: Simple tips to make your rental application stand out in a competitive market.
• Your Move-In Checklist: The key things to check and photograph before you unpack, protecting your bond from day one.
• A Simple Guide to Maintenance: What’s your job, what’s the landlord’s job, and what counts as an “emergency” repair.
• Keeping Your Home Healthy: Easy, everyday tips for managing moisture and ventilation to keep your home warm, dry, and healthy (and meet your Healthy Homes obligations).
• Your RTA Rights in Plain English: We’ve skipped the legal jargon and explained what the Residential Tenancies Act really means for you.
• The Move-Out Guide: A step-by-step plan to help you leave the property “reasonably clean and tidy” and get your bond back in full.

Get Your Free Copy

Just fill in your details below, and we’ll email the guide straight to your inbox. It’s a must-read for any renter on the Hibiscus Coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I download this guide?
A: It gives you practical, clear advice. A tenant who understands their rights and responsibilities is more likely to have a positive, stress-free tenancy and get 100% of their bond back.

Q: Does this apply to all Hibiscus Coast suburbs?
A: Absolutely. The advice is relevant for all renters, whether you’re in Silverdale, Millwater, Orewa, Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, Manly, or Gulf Harbour.

Q: What if I rent through a different property management company?
A: No problem. We’re happy to share our expertise. This guide is a free resource for all tenants in our community.

Q: Is it easy to understand?
A: Yes. We’ve skipped the heavy legal jargon and focused on simple, actionable advice you can use in your everyday life.