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About Hillside Property Management

Hillside is a growing local residential property-management business serving Greater Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast. Clear communication, structured processes and transparent fees guide the service.

Michael Müller, Director of Hillside Property Management

Meet the director

Michael Müller

Founder & Director · Hillside Property Management

Hi, I'm Michael, the founder and director of Hillside Property Management. I'm based on the Kāpiti Coast and work with residential property owners across Greater Wellington.

I started Hillside because I believe landlords should know who is looking after their investment and be able to speak directly with that person. My focus is on building long-term relationships through honest communication, transparent fees and reliable follow-through.

Before starting Hillside, I built my career in network engineering, where attention to detail, problem-solving and accountability are essential. I've also completed the New Zealand Certificate in Residential Property Management (Level 4), which supports my work with residential tenancies.

As a local, owner-operated business, Hillside is deliberately hands-on. Whether you're renting out your first property or moving from another manager, my aim is to make the process straightforward and keep you informed.

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How Hillside works

Clear processes for residential property management

Hillside uses clear management and repair authority, documented inspections and reporting, transparent management and inspection fees, no letting fee, and maintenance coordination without a Hillside commission.

PropertyMe supports tenancy administration and owner reporting, while maintenance requests are handled directly and tracked through Hillside's management processes.

Work With Us

What gets documented

A clearer picture of your property.

  • The management agreement and repair authority
  • Property inspection findings and photographs
  • Known compliance positions and agreed actions
  • Rent, owner statements and contractor invoices

What We Believe

What owners can expect

Clear communication, transparent charges and documented management processes.

Residential Focus

Dedicated residential property management with documented processes and clear owner reporting.

Structured Compliance Oversight

Known compliance positions are documented and agreed actions are tracked.

Transparent Maintenance

Maintenance is coordinated without a Hillside commission, using defined owner approval limits.

Supported Administration

PropertyMe supports tenancy administration and owner reporting, alongside direct tenant communication and documented maintenance coordination.

Our Approach

Structured, Documented, Proactive

Our approach uses repeatable processes for tenant placement, inspections, maintenance and owner reporting. Records support clear decisions and follow-up.

  • Documented systems for every process
  • Clear, proactive communication
  • Structured inspection and reporting
  • Preventative maintenance planning
  • Transparent financial management
  • Defined maintenance approval limits
  • PropertyMe-supported owner statements and reporting
  • Direct maintenance reporting and follow-up

Residential management

Clear responsibilities from the start.

Hillside coordinates tenancy administration, reporting and approved work. Owners retain their legal obligations and make decisions outside the agreed management authority.

For apartments, Hillside works alongside the building’s existing body corporate manager. Our service focuses on the individual residential tenancy.

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