Nelson's lifestyle appeal drives strong rental demand, with tenants drawn to the region's sunshine, outdoor activities, and growing economy. Landlords here often live in the region themselves and want a hands-on approach — but without the time drain. keel gives Nelson landlords the tools to self-manage efficiently.
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Nelson's smaller market means fewer property management companies to choose from, and those that exist charge a premium. keel gives you a better alternative: AI-powered maintenance triage, automated rent tracking, and Healthy Homes compliance — all for $9/month.
Avg weekly rent
$470
Nelson median
Rental properties
10,000+
In Nelson/Tasman
keel price
$9/mo
vs $200+/mo for a PM
keel replaces your Nelson property manager with AI-powered tools that work around the clock.
Tenants in Nelson report issues through their portal. Skip triages by urgency, matches to local contractors, and tracks progress. You just approve.
Automatic rent tracking against each tenancy. Late payment detection and arrears notices sent without you lifting a finger.
Track heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, and draught stopping for every Nelson property. Get alerts before deadlines, not after fines.
Your tenants get their own portal to report maintenance, view documents, and message you. No more scattered texts and emails.
Tenancy agreements, inspection reports, and compliance certificates — generated, ready to sign, and stored securely.
Ask Skip anything about NZ rental law, your properties, or your tenants. Instant answers, 24/7. Like having a property manager on call.
More features, lower price, and an AI assistant that actually does things.
Property manager
8-10% + fees
myRent
$20/month
keel
From $9/month
Enter the address, rent amount, and number of bedrooms. That's it.
They get their own portal to report maintenance and view documents.
Check your dashboard for 5 minutes a day. Everything else is automated.
keel is the best property management software for Nelson landlords who want to self-manage. It combines AI-powered maintenance triage, automated rent tracking, Healthy Homes compliance, and a built-in tenant portal — all for a flat fee starting at $9/month. Unlike traditional property managers who charge 8-10% of your rent, keel gives you the same capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
keel starts at $9/month for one property, $29/month for up to 5 properties, and $79/month for unlimited properties. Compare that to traditional property managers in Nelson who charge 8-10% of your weekly rent — on a typical Nelson rental at $470/week, that's over $200/month in fees alone, plus letting fees, inspection fees, and maintenance mark-ups.
Absolutely. Many Nelson landlords successfully self-manage their properties. keel makes it easier by automating the most time-consuming tasks: rent tracking, maintenance coordination, compliance monitoring, and tenant communication. With keel's AI assistant Skip, you can get instant answers to NZ tenancy law questions without needing to hire a property manager.
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.
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.