How popular isThe Rent Shop?
In September 2026, people searched for The Rent Shop by name about 2,070 times in New Zealand, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 20.7% of all New Zealand property management company searches, placing The Rent Shop third out of six companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about property management companies, The Rent Shop appeared in one of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
The Rent Shop is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
QuinovicShare of searches 30.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CrockersShare of searches 25.9%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Rent ShopShare of searches 20.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- Aspire Property ManagementShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
- Staircase Property ManagementShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top property management companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Rent Shop was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. The Rent Shop is the fifth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Aspire Property Management3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Staircase Property Management3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Crockers2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Ray White Best Property Management2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Rent Shop1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Quinovic0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which property management company should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best property management companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best property management company in New Zealand for rental property?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property managers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property management company”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which property management companies compete with The Rent Shop?
Share of searches by month for Quinovic, Crockers, The Rent Shop, Aspire Property Management, Staircase Property Management, Ray White Best Property Management. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Quinovic | Crockers | The Rent Shop | Aspire Property Management | Staircase Property Management | Ray White Best Property Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.9% | 33.4% | 24.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.2% | 32.5% | 20.7% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 29.7% | 22.5% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 29.9% | 21.6% | 10% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.7% | 31.9% | 19% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 27.9% | 21.8% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 27.7% | 22.3% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 28.3% | 32.4% | 23.4% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 30.9% | 20% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.5% | 29.6% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 3% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.1% | 23.9% | 22.9% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.7% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 10% | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.7% | 2.7K | -16.5% | -3.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.9% | 2.3K | +0.89% | +2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.7% | 1.8K | -16.2% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10% | 880 | -12% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 720 | +50% | +3.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 390 | +21.9% | +1.1 points |
1.
Quinovic30.7%
Held 1st. 2.7K estimated branded searches, -16.5% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
2.
Crockers25.9%
Held 2nd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, +0.89% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
20.7%
Held 3rd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -16.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Rent Shop changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Rent Shop in New Zealand fell from 2.5K to 2.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Rent Shop’s share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand decreased from 24.4% to 20.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Rent Shop’s share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand peaked at 24.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 19% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand property management companies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Staircase Property Management gained share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 8.2%.

In September 2026, Crockers gained share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 23.9% to 25.9%.
In September 2026, Ray White Best Property Management gained share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 4.5%.

In September 2026, Quinovic lost share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 34.1% to 30.7%.

In September 2026, The Rent Shop lost share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 20.7%.
In September 2026, Aspire Property Management lost share of searches among property management companies in New Zealand, from 10.6% to 10%.
How are The Rent Shop’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Rent Shop’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- the rent shop
- the rent shop nelson
- therentshop
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Where does The Rent Shop compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property management companies | 3rd of 6 | 20.7% | Shown above |
| Nelson property management companies | 2nd of 5 | 25.5% | Show ranking |
| New Plymouth property management companies | 1st of 7 | 45.5% | Show ranking |

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