PHOTO: Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz
realestate.co.nz is disrupting the market by opening its platform to private landlords, allowing them to find tenants more affordably. The new offer is anticipated to level the playing field, which is currently dominated by a major competitor.
The next question is…. When will they allow Private – Property For Sale listings?
Sarah Wood, the CEO of realestate.co.nz, emphasizes the significance of this development for landlords, providing them with access to a dedicated property platform for tenant searches. She states that this move aligns with the company’s mission of empowering individuals with a property search tool that facilitates finding their desired lifestyle, whether through renting, purchasing, or investing in property.
“We want to support people in their property journey,” Wood explains. “Until recently, the rental listings marketplace has been dominated by one player, leading to exponentially increasing rental advertising costs. We believe that finding a tenant for your property shouldn’t be prohibitively expensive.”
With an introductory offer of $5 per listing* and a standard price of $49, the platform offers private landlords an online listing option significantly cheaper than the main competitor.
Established before Google in 1996, realestate.co.nz is New Zealand’s longest-standing property website, dedicated solely to buying, renting, and selling real estate.
Wood further elaborates, “We believe property can significantly impact lifestyle. Our aim has always been to provide a valuable service at a reasonable price point.
“For renters, this opens up our site to a new segment of the market, providing more options when searching for their next rental property.”
To further support landlords and tenants, the company is offering renters the chance to win a $20,000 housewarming gift, including a year’s free broadband from 2degrees, prizes from Sky, The Warehouse, My Food Bag, and even a new bed from BedsRus. Additionally, the winner will receive financial assistance towards their bond, insurance, a cleaner, and help with moving costs.
Anyone who saves a rental listing on realestate.co.nz from now until May 12th, 2024, will be entered into the draw to win.
Rental property seekers will also benefit from added value features on “realestate.co.nz,” including personalized search options to minimize unwanted listings and instant notifications, providing them with an advantage when new properties are listed.
Wood highlights the value of instant notifications in a competitive rental market. “We understand the rental market’s intense competition; this notification feature enables people to gain an edge. We’ve heard stories of individuals contacting agents and property managers within minutes of a new listing, allowing them to secure viewings and progress faster than others.”
“Ultimately, we’re committed to making the property journey—whether buying, renting, leasing, or browsing—easier and more enjoyable,” Wood concludes.
*Offer is exclusive to private rental listings and valid until September 30th, 2024. The $20,000 renter’s housewarming gift promotion runs from April 2nd to May 12th, 2024. For more information and terms and conditions, click here.
Be in to win a $20,000 renter’s prize pack!
Full Prize list:
- 2degrees Broadband Fixed contract for 12 months
- Sky Pod + 12-month Sky TV subscription
- McDonald’s gift voucher for the value of $100.00
- BedsRus Bed & Mattress Queen sized Bed in the box
- The Warehouse gift voucher for the value of $5,000.00
- Noel Leeming gift voucher for the value of $500.00
- Nood gift voucher for the value of $500.00
- $3,000 Cash to put towards a rental bond
- $1,000 Cash to put towards a cleaner.
- $1,000 Cash to put towards moving costs.
- My Food Bag gift voucher for the value of $1,000.00
- Contents Insurance over a maximum one-year period, to the value of $1,800 at your preferred insurance provider.