Say Goodbye to Paper: The Tenancy Bond Service Gets a Digital Makeover

Welcome to the Property Apprentice Podcast, where we empower New Zealand property investors with the tools and insights they need to thrive! In this episode, host Debbie Roberts breaks down the exciting updates to New Zealand’s tenancy bond system.

After 24 years of paper-based processes, the tenancy bond service is going digital! Starting in late November, lodging new bonds will become faster, easier, and more secure with mandatory online options. Debbie covers everything you need to know, including:

📌 How the new system works
Digital bond lodgement options via online forms or B2B property management software.
Enhanced payment methods for secure transactions.
📌 Benefits for landlords, property managers, and tenants

Faster processing times.
Improved data accuracy and bond management.
📌 What stays the same

Existing bonds and related processes like refunds and updates remain unaffected for now.
📌 How to stay updated

Subscribe to the Tenancy Matters newsletter.
Follow Tenancy Services on Facebook.
Submit an Expression of Interest to participate in future system testing.
This episode is packed with practical advice to help landlords and property managers transition smoothly to the new system. Don’t miss it!

🔗 Visit https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/ for more details.

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Transcript

 Welcome back to the Property Apprentice podcast, where we equip New Zealand property investors with the knowledge and support they need to succeed. I'm your host, Debbie Roberts, and today's topic is the modernised tenancy bond service. These changes aim to make bond transactions faster and easier for everyone involved.

The tenancy bond system in New Zealand is getting a major upgrade, and I'm here to walk you through what this means for landlords, property managers, and tenants. For the past 24 years, the bond system has relied on manual paper-based processes, which, let's face it, aren't exactly the most efficient. But good news, Tenancy Services is introducing a digital first system designed to make things faster, easier, and more transparent for everyone.

Here's the big news. Starting in late November, it'll be mandatory to lodge new bonds digitally. Landlords will have two straightforward options.   📍  📍 Number one, use the new online form available on the tenancy services website.  Number two, leverage property management software that supports the new business to business B2B connection.

This means that you can no longer lodge bonds via email or post.  With the online form, payments will be simple and secure using either account to account or credit card options. If you're a landlord or property manager handling multiple properties, the B2B connection is a game changer. It allows for bulk bond lodgements, making the process far more efficient.



Payment options here include direct debit and direct credit. To get started with this feature, check with your property management software provider to ensure compatibility and complete a quick one time registration. What about existing bonds? Don't worry, these aren't affected by the changes. The process for bond refunds, transfers and updating bond records stays the same for now.

However, Tenancy Services has updated the forms for these transactions, so make sure you're using the latest versions from their website. Here's an exciting update. Online processing for these transactions is on the way soon. Tenancy Services' ultimate goal is to create a better experience for everyone involved in rental properties.

The new system will provide faster bond transactions, better ways to manage bond information and improved data accuracy. A win-win for landlords, property managers and tenants alike. To stay informed about these updates, here's what you can do.  Number one,   📍 visit the Tenancy Services website regularly.

We're going to provide the link in the description of this video, so you can access it anytime. It's down below tenancy. govt. nz.  You can also   📍 subscribe to the Tenancy Matters newsletter and   📍 follow their Facebook page for updates.  If you're keen to be part of shaping the new system, you can even participate in future testing rounds.

Just submit an Expression of Interest form on their website. These changes represent a significant step forward for the New Zealand rental market. By embracing the new digital first bond system, landlords and property managers can help create a more efficient and transparent rental ecosystem for everyone.

That's all for this episode of the Property Apprentice podcast. Thanks for tuning in and I'll see you next time for more insights into the world of property investment in New Zealand. Thanks for listening.