Moved to Christchurch last year and the rental market stressed me out. Found a…

Moved to Christchurch last year and the rental market stressed me out. Found a game changer: check tenancy.govt.nz for the official bond database - it's free. Landlords have to lodge your bond there within 23 days, so you can see if they're legit. Also grab a copy of the 'Healthy Home Standards' checklist. Took it to viewings, caught one place missing insulation specs. Saved me from a cold, damp winter. Hope this helps someone! 🙌