Get your evenings back.
Self-manage your Hastings rental for $15/month.
Hastings and the wider Hawke's Bay region offer excellent rental returns with a growing population and strong local economy. Whether you own a property in Hastings, Havelock North, or the surrounding area, keel helps you self-manage with confidence — handling tenant comms, maintenance, and compliance automatically.
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Built for Hastings landlords
Hawke's Bay has seen significant growth in the rental market, with new landlords entering the market regularly. keel's guided onboarding makes it easy to get started, and Skip — our AI assistant — answers your questions about NZ tenancy law in plain English, no legal degree required.
Avg weekly rent
$460
Hastings median
Rental properties
12,000+
In Hawke's Bay
Keel price
$15/mo
vs $200+/mo for a PM
Everything a property manager does - without the fees
Keel replaces your Hastings property manager with AI-powered tools that work around the clock.
Maintenance triage
Tenants in Hastings report issues through their portal. Skip triages by urgency, matches to local contractors, and tracks progress. You just approve.
Rent tracking
Rent due dates tracked against each tenancy. Skip drafts arrears notices the moment a payment looks late - you approve, Skip sends. Akahu auto bank reconciliation in preview, GA Q3 2026.
Healthy Homes compliance
Track heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, and draught stopping for every Hastings property. Get alerts before deadlines, not after fines.
Tenant portal
Your tenants get their own portal to report maintenance, view documents, and message you. No more scattered texts and emails.
Document generation
Tenancy agreements, inspection reports, and compliance certificates - generated, ready to sign, and stored securely.
Skip AI assistant
Ask Skip anything about NZ rental law, your properties, or your tenants. Instant answers, 24/7. Like having a property manager on call.
How Keel compares
More features, lower price, and an AI assistant that actually does things.
Property manager
8-10% + fees
myRent
$20/month
Keel
From $15/month
Up and running in 5 minutes
Add your properties
Enter the address, rent amount, and number of bedrooms. That's it.
Invite your tenants
They get their own portal to report maintenance and view documents.
Let Keel handle the rest
Check your dashboard for 5 minutes a day. Everything else is automated.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best property management software in Hastings?
Keel is the best property management software for Hastings landlords who want to self-manage. It combines AI-powered maintenance triage, rent tracking with Skip-drafted arrears notices, Healthy Homes compliance, and a built-in tenant portal - all for a flat fee starting at $15/month. Unlike traditional property managers who charge 8-10% of your rent, Keel gives you the same capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
How much does property management software cost in Hastings?
Keel uses graduated per-property pricing, all + GST: $15/month for one property, $25 for two, $35 for three - every extra property adds $10, capped at $99/month for 10+ properties. Annual billing is 2 months free. Compare that to traditional property managers in Hastings who charge 8-10% of your weekly rent - on a typical Hastings rental at $460/week, that's over $200/month in fees alone, plus letting fees, inspection fees, and maintenance mark-ups.
Can I self-manage my rental property in Hastings?
Absolutely. Many Hastings landlords successfully self-manage their properties. Keel makes it easier by taking the time-consuming tasks off your plate: maintenance triage, compliance monitoring, tenant communication, and Skip-drafted arrears notices when rent runs late. With Keel's AI assistant Skip, you can get instant answers to NZ tenancy law questions without needing to hire a property manager.
What is Keel's AI assistant Skip?
Skip is Keel's built-in AI assistant that handles tenant communications, triages maintenance requests by urgency, generates tenancy documents, tracks Healthy Homes compliance, and answers questions about New Zealand rental law. Skip works 24/7, so your tenants get fast responses even when you're busy.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Keel offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You can add your properties, invite your tenants, and experience the full platform before paying anything.