That Property Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andrew Graham
Listen to market leaders talk all things property on That Property Podcast. Hosted by Andrew Graham, a real estate expert with more than 30 years of experience in land and built form project management, marketing, property sales, market analysis, valuation, and asset management. Each episode, hear a variety of industry leaders on all things real estate including market trends and investment insights, in depth interview with property titans, right through to development advice. As CEO of Rental Management Australia, Andrew has a wealth of knowledge relevant to first time buyers to seasoned property investors.
On this episode, we are honoured to welcome Jolene Griffiths, the visionary behind Red Lily Renovations. With her unparalleled expertise and passion for creating living spaces that transcend expectations.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the building sector, Jo's exceptional expertise has garnered her numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2021 National Australia Women in Construction Crystal Vision award. Her journey into the world of construction may seem unexpected, as she initially pursued her love for music and teaching. However, her unwavering belief in the mantra "do what you love, love what you do" drove her to found Red Lily Renovations in 2014, setting forth on a path that would forever change the lives of countless homeowners.
Throughout this podcast, Jo will generously share her wealth of experience and forward-thinking approach to renovation and design. From navigating changing trends and challenges to forging strong and dynamic relationships with trade professionals, her insights will captivate and enlighten listeners.
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In this week's episode of That Property Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Julia Rickards, one of Rental Management Australia’s experienced Leasing Executives. Julia takes us on her captivating real estate journey, unravelling the path that led her to become a leasing executive. She dives into the essential characteristics that define a successful leasing executive and highlights the significance of implementing effective systems and processes in the leasing process. Julia breaks down the crucial steps involved in leasing and sheds light on the elements that make a strong application stand out.
During our conversation, Julia discusses the common challenges and obstacles encountered in the leasing process, providing listeners with valuable strategies to overcome them. With her expertise, she also sheds light on the complexities of managing multiple applications and how the leasing process handles such situations.
Furthermore, Julia offers us a glimpse into the current rental and housing markets, where she explains the prevailing tight vacancy rates across the country and shares her daily experiences navigating this expansive market. Julia leaves us inspired by providing insights into emerging trends and upcoming developments in the world of property leasing.
Tune into this episode as Julia Rickards takes us on an informative and insightful journey through the realm of real estate and beyond.
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Tune in to That Property Podcast hosted by Andrew Graham, where he engages in an enlightening conversation with Brenda Hunter, a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in the property, real estate, and landlord insurance fields. Brenda Hunter, a licensed real estate agent and property specialist, has successfully assisted numerous clients in various aspects of property management, leasing, purchasing, and investment.
As an accomplished trainer and assessor holding multiple certifications in education, Brenda has shared her expertise by training professionals in the property, business, and insurance sectors. Her extensive background in business and entrepreneurship has honed her skills in strategic planning, marketing, and business development, particularly within the insurance industry. Brenda ensures that her clients receive comprehensive coverage for their investments. Her versatility, wealth of experience, and unwavering dedication make her an ideal partner for any leasing, property management, insurance, or skills enhancement needs.
In this episode, Andrew delves into the significance of cultural intelligence in the real estate industry. Brenda provides valuable insights on cultivating cultural intelligence and highlights recommended approaches for individuals and organisations to consider.
Don't miss this episode of That Property Podcast with Andrew Graham featuring Brenda Hunter. Whether you are a property professional, investor, or simply interested in gaining valuable knowledge about the real estate industry, this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in now to gain actionable insights that will drive your success in the property sector.
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On this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sarah, a highly experienced finance industry professional with an impressive track record of success in leadership and board positions spanning over 20 years. Sarah has made significant contributions to the industry by helping brokers establish and run profitable practices through her expertise in coaching, strategic advisory, and governance.
Aside from her professional pursuits, Sarah is also actively involved in various organisations such as MFAA, Parkerville Children and Youth Care INC, Swimming WA, and WCFF. She is a finance commentator for Channel Nine and frequently represents brokers and the industry on podcasts.
During our conversation, Sarah shares her perspective on how we can improve financial literacy and empower more people to take control of their finances. She strongly advocates for inclusive and accessible financial education that caters to individuals from all walks of life.
We delve into the topic of property investing and common pitfalls to avoid while building a property portfolio. Sarah provides useful tips on how to minimise risks and increase the chances of success in this field.
Moreover, Sarah highlights the importance of financial education in schools and offers suggestions on how it can be improved. She also shares an inspiring story of a client who transformed their financial situation with her guidance.
In addition, Sarah discusses a challenging situation she encountered in her career as a financial expert and how she overcame it. She also provides valuable advice for those embarking on their journey towards financial independence.
Overall, this episode is a wealth of knowledge for anyone seeking insights into overcoming adversity, financial literacy, and building a successful property portfolio.
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Join host Andrew Graham and guest Luke Randazzo, a commercial property expert, as they discuss the current state and future of the commercial property market. Luke shares his insights and opinions on how the market is evolving in the next 5-10 years and the opportunities he sees for investors and developers in this space.
Luke has been at Burgess Rawson for over 7 years starting as a trainee and is now an associate director having sold over $100 million of commercial, investment and medical property over the last 2 financial years. Luke was also recently nominated as a WA Business News 40 under 40 entrant.
Tune in to learn about the trends and developments shaping the commercial property landscape and get expert advice on how to stay ahead of the game in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will help you navigate the property market with confidence. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging conversation!
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Join us on That Property Podcast as we sit down with Danicia Quinlan, experienced business leader and current Director of Urbis, to discuss her personal journey to success and the lessons she learned along the way. We also dive into the challenges she faced as CEO of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce and how businesses and local governments can work together to support community development. Learn about stakeholder engagement and community development projects that positively impact communities. Plus, find out how to create sustainable and environmentally friendly communities and tackle the issue of affordable housing with stakeholders. Tune in now!
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In this episode of That Property Podcast, host Andrew Graham speaks with Ashley Speers, PhD candidate and gender equity advocate about the current barriers and challenges hindering gender equity in workplace environments. Ashley shares her expertise as a gender equity advocate and her personal experiences in recruitment, as well as her research on accelerating progress with female diversity and inclusion in the Western Australian mining industry.
Key topics:
- The current barriers and challenges hindering gender equity in workplace environments
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and applying for higher positioned jobs in industry
- The added benefits for a business or organisation for implementing gender equity programmes within their workplace
- Steps businesses can implement to support gender equity within their workplace
Key Takeaways:
- Gender equity is a vital issue that affects all industries and workplaces
- Imposter syndrome can affect both men and women, but it is more common in women and can prevent them from applying for high positioned jobs
- Implementing gender equity programmes in the workplace can lead to a more inclusive and diverse culture, as well as increased profitability and productivity
- To support gender equity, businesses can implement steps such as creating a flexible work environment and promoting diversity in leadership positions:
In this episode, Ashley Speers provides valuable insights and practical steps for businesses and individuals to support gender equity in the workplace. Tune in now to gain actionable advice and strategies for a more inclusive and diverse future!
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Building a Positive Workplace Culture for Employee Engagement
In this episode of That Property Podcast, host Andrew Graham talks to Heather Warner, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in helping organisations build a positive workplace culture. Heather emphasizes the importance of a healthy work environment and shares valuable insights on how companies can improve their workplace culture to motivate and engage employees.
Episode Highlights:
- The significance of a positive work culture for employee engagement, productivity, and a healthy work environment.
- Prioritising building meaningful connections with staff through ongoing training, creating a collaborate work environment, and showing appreciation for their hard work.
- An example of a successful workplace culture in the property industry and how it impacted the company's success.
- The most important workplace issues today and how companies can address them.
- The common mistakes that business leaders make when trying to build a positive workplace culture.
- Overcoming the challenge of high staff turnover and low employee retention.
Heather Warner is a renowned professional with extensive experience working with diverse organisations in the private, public, and NFP sectors. She has a passion for developing people and practices to weave a culture of choice for each organisation. Heather has built her own People and Culture business, which she successfully sold after 21 years.
If you're looking to improve your workplace culture and engage your employees, don't miss this insightful conversation with Heather Warner on That Property Podcast. Tune in now to learn more!
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Join us on That Property Podcast as we delve into the world of homeownership with Lindsay O'Sullivan, COO of Keystart. Discover who is eligible for Keystart, how to apply and the new exciting product recently launched. Hear success stories from customers and get expert advice on navigating the property market. Plus, get a glimpse into the future of Keystart and learn about Lindsay's role as Deputy Chair of ArtRage Fringe and the future of arts funding. Tune in now.
Lindsay O’Sullivan is currently Chief Operating Officer at Keystart Home Loans. Prior to Keystart Lindsay was Chief Operating Officer at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in WA and held a number of leadership roles with Bankwest, Herbert Smith Freehills and NAB in Australia and the United Kingdom. He has served in non-executive roles in arts, technology, consulting, education, training and not-for-profit organisations.
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Scott Cole from Honan Insurance joined us this week on That Property Podcast to share his insights on the current flood insurance crisis, what’s happening in the market and everything you need to know about landlord insurance.
Scott is the WA State Manager for Honan Insurance Group, after moving back to Perth over a decade ago to expand the company’s national footprint to the West. Honan is a leading international mid-market insurance brokerage, providing core services to the Strata and Real Estate, Corporate Risk and Employee Benefits sectors.
Topics:
- New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia showed the insurance bill for storms and floods since January 2020 has topped $12.3B. How do you think we could fix the flood insurance crisis?
- What has been the most interesting insurance story?
- What's happening in the insurance market
- What landlord insurance is
- The different types of home insurance
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Property Management is a role, like many, that comes with its unique challenges and rewards. In our current market it can be a tough job being the middleman between owners, tenants, and suppliers.
So on this week’s episode of That Property Podcast, we welcomed Andrew Walker who is an accredited Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist and the Operations Manager at our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider Working Life.
Andrew talks us through how to promote better mental health for your employees, some tips on identifying when your mental health is at risk, how managers can play a critical role in supporting the mental health of their team and more.
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Cameron Hopkins, one of Burgess Rawsons longest standing directors joined us on That Property Podcast this week to discuss the key differences between commercial and residential property, what asset class he sees to be a good investment over the next decade, how to attract and retain staff, what the most profitable asset class is currently and more.
Cameron became a Burgess Rawson equity partner in 2002 and counts Perth CBD office towers, the city’s premier CBD retail arcade and key waterside complexes such as Sorrento Quay and Dolphin Quay among his management roles. Cameron’s focus is exclusively on asset management and driving investment returns for his clients through proactive management strategies, while helping them establish their property investments as part of an overall wealth management plan.
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Topics:
- Difference between commercial and residential property
- How can a potential investor discover what fits their investment goals?
- Who are you seeing in the different asset classes leasing properties in WA?
- What asset class (commercial properties) do you believe will be a good investment in 2022 through to 2032?
- Do you believe commercial property remains a solid investment amid the changing behaviour in the residential sector?
- Similar to other industries, there has been a significant labour shortage in commercial property in the last year or two. How does Burgess Rawson attract talent and retain staff?
- Do you believe retail is primed for reinvention and have you seen any unique ways of revitalising retail real estate?
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In this week's episode we welcomed Olivia Poushkine, Founding Director of CHARACTER to That Property Podcast. Born in Hong Kong to English retailers, Olivia has been drawn to luxury retail and lifestyle brands and the arts from a very young age.
Having worked for some of the world’s leading talent agencies, production houses and magazines in the UK including Storm and Carol Hayes Management, Olivia then moved to Sydney in 2009 and caught the attention of The Artist Group and Harpers BAZAAR, working alongside the most creative industry leaders in Australia in roles. Olivia used her wealth of experience and global connections to start up her own venture in 2011 – a creative agency called Poushkine People and a move to Perth followed in 2014.
With just the right mix of innate creativity and savvy business acumen Olivia’s most recent experience has led her to work with some of WA’s most premium brands, with a particular focus on strategy, planning, marketing and communications.
Topics:
- What sets CHARACTER a part from other agencies?
- What shaped your business mentality?
- What is CHARACTERs journey & founder experience?
- How did you install your company values?
- Why branding is so important in any business.
- CHARACTERs involvement in CEOs for Gender Equity?
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About CHARACTER :CHARACTER is an integrated communications agency with experts in the fields of marketing, design, PR, digital, social media, activations, sales and more.
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In this week's episode of That Property Podcast, we welcomed Sam Baird, Associate Director at CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services to That Property Podcast to discuss what property asset classes he sees will perform well in the long term, how developers are going to deliver commercial projects in the current market given the recent increase in construction costs, where he sees the property market heading and more.
Sam has been a part of CBRE's Commercial Valuations & Advisory Services department for over 8 years, specialising in the valuation of tourism accommodation and hospitality assets, as well as a range of healthcare assets throughout Western Australia.
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In this week’s episode of That Property Podcast, we welcomed Michelle Tremain, PwC Perth’s Managing Partner who shares her advice for the next generation of female leaders, discusses the challenges she has faced in her career, her thoughts on property as an investment, as well as tips on people management and staff retention.
Michelle Tremain has been PwC Perth's Managing Partner since 2018, joining the firm as a graduate and became the first female partner at PwC Perth in 2004. Michelle is also Chief Operating Officer of PwC's national Government, Health and Infrastructure business and has also led the GST team in both Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Michelle has a demonstrated passion for the arts and has been proactive in her support for local emerging artists. She is currently a board member for the Perth International Arts Festival, Arts and Culture Trust, Perth Theatre Trust, Foundation for the WA Museum and Curtin Business School Advisory Council.
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In this week's episode of That Property Podcast, we welcomed Sam Pyne, General Manager of On Tap Plumbing and Gas and Bara Electrical to That Property Podcast who shares his top tips for homeowners, some interesting jobs coming out of the company's 24-hour emergency line, how to keep up with the maintenance your home and more.
Sam Pyne is originally from New Zealand, born in Christchurch and moved to Auckland during his teenage years. He left school early to begin his plumbing apprenticeship and then worked as a plumber for a few years. His next adventure was to move to London, where he worked in various sale roles, in Foreign Exchange and in the Private Equity space. Finally, he moved to Perth, where he currently resides, and bought into On Tap Plumbing, which had been established by a friend of his years before.
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In this weeks episode, we welcome Stephanie Reid, Business Development Manager at RMA to That Property Podcast to discuss the current market, why you should engage a reputable property manager, what tenants are currently looking for and more.
Stephanie has over 15 years of experience working with a diverse client and customer base, specialising in event and project management. She was also named "International Property Manager of the Year 2017" by Professionals Real Estate and was a finalist for the 2019 REB Women in Real Estate Awards.
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In this weeks episode, we welcome David Elliot, Managing Director of Emerson Raine to That Property Podcast to walk us through all things Strata Management. David discusses how his business Emerson Raine was established, how they ensure compliance with strata management being unregulated, as well as why it is imperative to have a good Strata Manager.
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In this week’s episode, Andrew Graham CEO of Rental Management Australia (RMA) chats with Erin Wallis, HR and Branch Manager of the South Perth RMA office. Erin has been in the industry for over 8 years, climbing her way up the property industry ladder and is now a vital part of RMA. This podcast dives into the characteristics making a good Property Manager, why Property Management is a great career choice and how RMA and their staff combat stress in this fast paced industry.
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In this week’s episode, Andrew Graham CEO of Rental Management Australia chats with Peter Fairweather, Managing Director of family-owned commercial building company W Fairweather & Son. The company has been operating for more than a century, surviving world wars, the Great Depression, a global pandemic, both economic booms and busts, plus several changes of government. This podcasts dives into the long history of the company, with Peter Fairweather providing his expert opinion on the current building market’s “perfect storm” and “profitless boom”. Plus, he shares his views on proactive versus creative maintenance.
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In this weeks episode, Andrew Graham CEO of Rental Management Australia chats with
Ben Devenish, former WA Chapter chair of the Financial Planning Association and Managing Director of Vantage Wealth Management about why it's important to have a good Financial Planner working for you, how interest rates, inflation, government change, war and covid have impacted the local markets, why an investment property is important to have as a part of your long-term financial planning strategy and more!
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In this weeks episode, Andrew Graham CEO of Rental Management Australia chats with Chris Wiese, CFO of Rental Management Australia and Build To Rent (BTR) expert about what Build To Rent is, the Property Councils recent findings, the challenges in delivering BTR in the WA market and more!
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In this weeks episode, Andrew Graham CEO of Rental Management Australia chats with Tao Bourton, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Yolk Property Group about his learnings and experience in the Australian property industry, how Yolk Property began, where he sees the property market going and more!
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