No Shock Blog

30 May 2023

The healthy homes standards aim to close the quality gap between rental properties and owner-occupied homes, so the nearly 600,000 households that rent in New Zealand have warmer, dryer places to call home.

3 April 2023

Transport plays a major role as part of New Zealand’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The aim is that by 2030, 50% of monthly vehicle sales in New Zealand need to be electric. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) made a submission that 50% of light vehicle imports will be electric by 2027, with 40% of the fleet electric by 2035.

15 February 2023

Dealing with electrical issues after a flood or storm can be a complex and dangerous task that requires the help of a professional electrician. However, there are several steps you can take to minimise the risk of electrical hazards and ensure the safety of your home and family. Some of these things might be considered common sense, but not all of us have the same knowledge and experience, so please feel free to share.

7 February 2023

There’s a certain time of year, for every property manager when a thorough inspection helps keep them in the good books with the property owner. We want to put our hands up to offer a service of an annual audit of rental properties to stop electrical fires before they happen. Why? Because we’ve seen what happens when you don’t. And at an average cost of $300 plus GST (which does depend on the house), we think it’s well worth doing. But don’t take our word for it – here’s the evidence.

14 December 2022

We have a pre-Christmas checklist for you to ensure your Christmas goes as smoothly and summerly as possible.

14 December 2022

Yay, winter is coming to an end! You’ve been smashing your heat pump over winter, but if you haven’t serviced your heat pump lately, chances are you could be breathing in somewhat questionable air. Now that we’re going from heating to cooling, it’s the perfect time to get your heat pump serviced.

11 October 2022

Don’t get us wrong, this wee piece of writing is not about why you should or shouldn’t have a property manager. In our opinion, they are worth their weight in gold. Properties are a million-dollar investment and not worth a cheap fix that could possibly cause issues down the track.

23 August 2022

Just ask Shamus – many homeowners and investors thought they could get away with smaller sizes. Turns out a small one must constantly do its job to meet the required needs. In the end, it just burns out.

23 November 2021

There was a time when most homes were built with one ceiling light and one powerpoint to a room – perhaps two of each in the lounge.