As we step into 2026, it’s a good moment to look back at what 2025 brought for the rental market, and for Heights Property Management.
In short: it was a big year. A challenging one at times. But also a year that pushed the industry forward and reinforced why good property management really matters.
🏠 2025: A Year of Change in the Rental Market
The rental market in 2025 was anything but quiet. We saw:
- Higher stock levels in many areas
- More cautious tenants
- Increased competition between properties
- And pressure on rents in certain pockets of the market
For landlords, that meant presentation, pricing and proactive management became more important than ever. For tenants, it meant more choice — and higher expectations.
Through it all, our focus stayed the same:
Protecting our owners’ investments while keeping great tenants settled and happy.
📑 RTA Changes & What They Meant on the Ground
2025 also came with continued adjustments to the Residential Tenancies Act and compliance requirements — particularly around:
- Healthy Homes standards
- Notice periods & documentation
- Pet bonds
- Ongoing maintenance obligation
These changes increased the complexity of property ownership, and we spent a lot of time helping owners navigate what applied to them, what didn’t, and how to stay protected.
We’re proud of how our systems, inspections, reporting and communication helped keep our owners compliant and confident — even as the rules continued to evolve.
💪 A Strong Year for HPM
For Heights Property Management, 2025 was about growth — not just in numbers, but in quality.
We strengthened our processes, built stronger relationships with trusted contractors, and worked closely with both landlords and tenants to deliver steady, reliable outcomes even in a shifting market.
Most importantly, we continued doing things the HPM way:
Hands-on, responsive, and genuinely caring about the people and properties we manage.
🚀 What We’re Looking Forward To in 2026
We’re heading into 2026 energised.
We’ve got new business launching, exciting opportunities in the pipeline, and big plans to keep improving how we serve our clients — from smarter systems to even better communication and reporting.
The rental market will keep evolving, no doubt. But one thing won’t change:
We’ll keep showing up, staying proactive, and putting our clients first.
To everyone who trusted us in 2025 — thank you.
To those joining us in 2026 — welcome.
We’re excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to another strong year together.
Raimondo - HPM