| 115 “We invest heavily in background checking software that enables the depth of checking that private landlords cannot really do. Our extensive checks include criminal history, previous tenancy issues and past landlord references. If you get a good tenant, you have a problem free tenancy.” RECREATION Coldstream Tennis Club T T Kim Newth All set for summer action Xclusive Property Management was founded to specifically to look after investors new to the property market. Coldstream Tennis Club’s 10 new courts have seen plenty of play since they opened for the first time last summer, with club members looking forward to another busy season ahead. Sited next to Rangiora’s MainPower Stadium, the new courts are the latest addition to the town’s thriving sports and recreation hub along Coldstream Road that also boasts cricket, hockey and soccer facilities. Formed out of a partnership between the Rangiora Tennis Club, the Southbrook Tennis Club and the Waimakariri District Council, Coldstream Tennis Club started with 75 members but is fast growing. In the lead up to the new season, the club held a Love Tennis Open Day that drew plenty of interest from people keen to learn the game as well as those thinking about taking up a racket again. “We have doubled our membership in a year,” says Coldstream Tennis Club President Laurence Smith. “We haven’t even started doing any promotion yet either, as we didn’t like to push it too hard at the start while we were still building our facilities.” Along with the new courts, a new clubhouse is under construction and on track to open in March 2024. The building with changing rooms, shower and toilet facilities has been designed to be accessible to all with good views of the courts. The club facilities are well-fenced, well-lit and equipped with automatic gate entry, (activated by a code generated through the club’s online booking system). “You can become a member and play socially or just come along at social tennis times, pay $10 and join in as well. “We have a number of people who come and play socially up to three times a week. It’s great for us to see new faces and we’ve had quite a few just recently.” The club offers coaching and development opportunities through their Junior Hotshots programme and Tennis Xpress for adults. Head Coach Stuart Chalmers brings extensive experience at all levels of the sport to the role. Coldstream’s Senior A team had an impressive first season as winners of North Canterbury Senior A and Combined Country tennis competition, with this season’s North Canterbury Junior Championships on the 3rd and 10th December and Senior Championships 16th-17th December set to be exciting highlights of the 2023/24 season at the Coldstream Tennis Club. Rent payments are monitored on a daily bases and as a result there are minimal arrears. Maintaining a regime of regular quarterly property checks ensures the property is being kept in a good condition, repairs are carried our promptly, and there is compliance with Landlords insurance policies. “When a tenant gives notice we start advertising about a month before vacating, minimising vacancy time in-between tenants which is usually four days.” Carol says there are many benefits for a landlord using a professional rental property management company, including its expertise and experience around rules, regulations and constantly changing legislation. “Tenant screening is the other key aspect. Private landlords tend to select a tenant based upon feelings, which can often lead to problems down the track. When you hand over your rental property to a professional property manager, it really provides worry free, peace of mind.” The club facilities are well-fenced, well-lit and equipped with automatic gate entry. Xclusive Property Management PROPERTY The home of Canterbury’s heat pump, air conditioning and energy solutions 0800 782 699 Email: info@heatplus.co.nz www.heatplus.co.nz • Domestic and Commercial Heat Pumps • Advice, Design & Sales • Install, Service, Maintenance and Repairs • General & New Home Electrical • Family Owned & Operated FREE QUOTES 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE www.insighteds.co.nz Hosted Access Control Solutions
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