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Property Managers in Nelson

Property management companies serving Nelson.

Weekly rents in Nelson currently range from $510 to $510 across its suburbs, as of September 2026, based on MBIE Tenancy Services bond-lodgement data.

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Property management fees in Nelson typically range from 8-10% of weekly rent plus GST. Nelson's lifestyle appeal and limited rental supply keep vacancy rates low, making it an attractive market for landlords. Professional managers handle tenant screening and compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act.

Harcourts

Nelson, Nelson

Nelson Marlborough's leading real estate group offering residential property management.

Ray White

Nelson, Nelson

Property management services across Nelson City and the surrounding Tasman and Marlborough regions.

Quinovic

Nelson, Nelson

Specialist residential property management in Nelson, helping landlords maximise returns in a sought-after lifestyle region.

Typical management fee: 8-10% + GST Letting fee: 1-2 weeks rent How to avoid these fees →

Median weekly rent by suburb in Nelson

Official MBIE market-rent medians from bond lodgements. Hover a suburb on the map, or scan the table.

No rent data mapped for this city yet.
Median weekly rent by suburb in Nelson
Suburb2 bed3 bedAll
Enner Glynn$485-$510
Glenduan$485-$510
Beachville$485-$510
Maitai$485-$510
Marybank$485-$510
Moana$485-$510
Monaco$485-$510
Nelson$485-$510
Nelson South$485-$510
Atawhai$485-$510
Bishopdale$485-$510
Port Nelson$485-$510
Stepneyville$485-$510
Stoke$485-$510
Tāhunanui$485-$510
The Brook$485-$510
The Wood$485-$510
Todds Valley$485-$510
Toi Toi$485-$510
Wakapuaka$485-$510
Wakatu$485-$510
Britannia Heights$485-$510
Annesbrook$485-$510
Washington Valley$485-$510

Source: MBIE Tenancy Services market-rent data (bond lodgements). Figures are medians and update as new data is published.

What self-managing with RentManager costs in Nelson

A property manager in Nelson typically charges 8-10% + GST of weekly rent, which works out to roughly the range below across the suburbs listed - before any letting fee or maintenance markup.

Typical property manager

$2,121 - $2,652/year

RentManager, flat fee

$108 - $348/year

Indicative only, based on this city's own MBIE median rents and the fee range shown above - a rough comparison, not a quote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median rent in Nelson?

Weekly rents in Nelson currently range from $510 to $510 across its suburbs, as of September 2026, based on MBIE Tenancy Services bond-lodgement data.

How much does a property manager cost in Nelson?

Property managers in Nelson typically charge 8-10% + GST of weekly rent, plus a letting fee of 1-2 weeks rent when placing a new tenant.

What Nelson property management actually costs

Nelson rents typically run $430-520/week. At 8-10% management that is $34-52/week, around $1,770-2,700 a year. Add letting fees (1-2 weeks rent, $430-1,040 per new tenant), inspection fees, and maintenance markups. Nelson's tight rental supply means vacancy periods are short, which is one genuine advantage of the local market. But management costs still add up: $2,800-4,000 a year per property is typical once all fees are included.

Five questions to ask before you sign

  1. How many Nelson properties do you manage, and how many managers do you have? Nelson is a smaller market. Ask for real portfolio numbers and manager-to-property ratios.
  2. How do you handle Healthy Homes compliance? All rental properties must meet Healthy Homes standards. Ask what documentation they maintain and what they do when a property falls short.
  3. What are your letting fees? With low vacancy rates, letting fees might not seem critical - but you will pay them every time a tenant changes. Get the exact figure in writing.
  4. Do you add a markup to maintenance invoices? Ask directly. If yes, ask what percentage and request prior approval on jobs over $300.
  5. What is the exit notice period? 30-90 days is typical. Check for any minimum initial term before you sign.

How to switch property managers in Nelson

Serve written notice as required by your management agreement. Notify the tenant in writing of new contact details and where to pay rent (s.47 RTA). Bond stays at Tenancy Services. Request the full tenant file from the outgoing manager including all inspection reports and the maintenance history.

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