NZ Property Management Newsdesk: Recent Episodes
David Faulkner
New Zealand's first designated Property Management podcast series featuring David Faulkner from Real iQ.
David interviews some of the industries leading figures throughout New Zealand and Australia. He also speaks to people at the coalface of Property Management and gets a perspective from the people dealing with tenants and landlords alike.
Welcome to the final episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. Today, we're wrapping up this season with an exciting conversation about the future of property management. Our special guest is Luke Nicholls from the Proptech startup Keyhook, who successfully launched their innovative product at The PMC 2024. Luke shares insights on how AI is poised to transform the industry, from automation to smarter decision-making, and what that means for property managers moving forward. It’s the perfect finale as we look ahead to the future of Proptech!
Welcome to this week's episode of The Alternative Property Management Show! We're excited to bring you a special guest, Claudia Smith, the co-founder of Renti. Claudia will share her inspiring journey in the world of Proptech, from the early days of launching Renti to the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way as an entrepreneur. She’ll also dive into what drives her passion for property management and why she loves this industry so much. This is our final show before The PMC 2024, so don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the key figures shaping the future of property management!
Welcome to The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming the property management industry. Our special guest is Alex Karafiloff from the Australian-based Proptech company Inspection Express, who will share insights into their game-changing launch of AI-powered 360-degree inspections. We’ll explore how this cutting-edge technology is streamlining the inspection process, enhancing accuracy, and reshaping the future of property management.
Welcome to this week’s special edition of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti! In this episode, we’re joined by UK Property Management specialist Frank Webster, who will walk us through the array of potential changes facing landlords in the UK following a recent change in Government. We’ll dive into key topics like Capital Gains Tax, rental reform, EPC regulations, and the rise of Build to Rent. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti! In this episode, we’re excited to feature the dynamic husband and wife duo, Michelle and Oliver Pearson, from the 2023 PMC Award-winning agency, Waikato Real Estate. Join us as we delve into their journey in Property Management, learn how they got their start, and discover what it's like working together as business partners.
On today’s episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti, we sit down with Tegan Flynn, an experienced Property Manager from McGrath in Sydney. Managing an impressive portfolio of over 400 properties, Tegan shares her strategies, time management tips, and how she maintains strong client relationships while navigating the complexities of property management in a competitive market. Tune in to hear how Tegan continues to excel in this demanding role, and discover the insights behind her remarkable success in managing such a large portfolio.
Welcome to this week's episode of the Alternative Property Management Show! We're excited to dive into a fantastic lineup, starting with a special interview featuring Cat Dearlove, the PMC 2024 Conference Coordinator. Cat shares her journey into the world of conference planning and the unique challenges she faces working alongside industry icons Harrison Vaughan and David Faulkner. And for all the music lovers out there, with the announcement of the Oasis reunion, die-hard fan David Faulkner has something special for you. Get ready to test your knowledge as David sneaks in references to classic Oasis songs throughout the show. How many can you catch? Tune in and find out!
Welcome to the Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mandy Welch, founder and director of Eknows, and a property management specialist with a remarkable career spanning over three decades. From her early days as a property manager, to playing a pivotal role in proptech company Palace, Mandy has left an indelible mark on the industry. Now, as the leader of Eknows, she continues to drive innovation and excellence in property management. Mandy is also one of the esteemed judges for The PMC 2024 Gala Awards Night. Join us as we explore her journey and gain valuable insights into the world of property management.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti. In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Michelle De Villiers, Commercial Property Manager at BUPE. Michelle shares the fascinating story behind BUPE's founding, offering insights into its journey and growth. We'll also dive into an in-depth discussion comparing the nuances of commercial and residential property management. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on the distinct challenges and opportunities within each sector.
In this week's episode of Alternative Property Show, we dive deep into the latest trends and developments in New Zealand's rental market as there is a significant increase in available rental properties across the country. According to Trade Me data, there has been an astounding 40% rise in rental listings for July 2024 compared to the same time last year. With this surge in availability, we're left asking a critical question: Is the rental crisis finally over, or are we witnessing a temporary shift in the market? Join us as we unpack the numbers and what they mean for tenants, landlords, and the future of property management in New Zealand.
Welcome to another episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, where we dive deep into the world of property management with some of the industry's most influential figures. Today, we're thrilled to have Ashleigh Clutterbuck, the Business Development Manager for Ray White Metro, join us. With a decade of experience in property management under her belt, Ashleigh has navigated the challenges and triumphs of the industry with remarkable skill and insight. In this episode, she'll share the highlights of her 10-year career journey, discuss the evolving landscape of property management, and give us a sneak peek into what she'll be contributing as a panellist at The PMC 2024. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation!
To celebrate National Property Managers Day, Renti hosted the first-ever live-streamed Alternative Property Management Show, hosted by David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan with a special guest from Let's Rent, Shadi Salehpour as they talk about the industry they love and share some of the stranger stories from an industry that continues to deliver.
In our latest episode, the boys catch up with Ray White award winning Property Manager from Papamoa and Mount Maunganui Brynja Bell who has over two decades of experience within the Property Management industry. Also, there is a shock announcement as Harrison Vaughan considers running for Mayor of Wellington!!
The boys talk to Monica Chen, founder and Director of Uno Property Management based in Mt Eden, Auckland. Monica talks about her career, dealing with Chinese investors, what the future looks like and we also discuss the Going for Housing Growth announcement that was launched by Housing Minister Chris Bishop last week.
Coming from the Deep South of New Zealand, Leeann Tautari is the founder and director of Rent South, a successful boutique and award-winning property management company in Invercargill. The boys talk to Leeann about the best pies in New Zealand, Ferrero Rocher, running a small team and what the future holds as well as her REINZ Ambassador role for the Property Management sector.
David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander chew the fat on the hot topic of the day. The slowdown of the rental market in New Zealand. For the first time in a long time, supply is outweighing demand and we are seeing properties sitting longer on the rental market. Does this mean that rents are going to drop? We catch up with the boys.
Property Maintenance sucks!! Taylor Coleman is one of the founders of Tapi, the Property Management maintenance workflow system that has changed how we manage maintenance in the property management sector. Tapi has witnessed phenomenal growth since it was founded in Wellington, New Zealand seven years ago. Now, they facilitate maintenance for over a quarter of a million properties across New Zealand and Australia. It is a remarkable journey. You will be able to see Taylor live at The PMC 2024 on the Proptech panel.
In 2012, Nic Fren started out in real estate and he was struggling. Then, in the last chance saloon, he convinced a vendor to do what no one was doing in his patch. List his property on Facebook. This was the start of something big. Nic soon managing social media accounts for real estate agencies and boasts over 1,000 clients in 8 different countries. You can see Nic in person at The PMC 2024
Meet Brodie McPhie from Belle Property in Melbourne. She is a Business Development Manager Superstar and a speaker at The PMC 2024. Brodie has won a raft of awards including BDM of the Year for Victoria in 2023. She also spoke at AREC 2023 and will be on stage in Wellington in October. She catches up with David, Will and Harrison to share some invaluable tips and tricks.
Welcome to the Alternative Property Management show, powered by Renti. In this week's episode, we're excited to bring you an in-depth review of the AREC 2024 conference, recently held on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our host, David Faulkner, sits down with Will Alexander to discuss the key learnings and insights from this premier real estate event. From innovative property management strategies to the latest trends shaping the market, we'll cover it all. Stay tuned as we delve into the highlights and takeaways that can help elevate your property management game.
LVR, DTI, OCR. What does it all mean and how does the Reserve Bank and the Government influence property and rent? The Alternative Property Management Show are joined by renowned mortgage broker Kris Pedersen to gain invaluable insights and we also talk about the recent announcement about the financial strife of Kāinga Ora.
Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan bring up the topic of 'Tech Stacking' whilst David Faulkner, who is starting to show his age, has no idea what 'Tech Stacking' is. Anyway, once the conversation flows, David actually does know a thing or two about it as the boys discuss the importance of 'PropTech', how it should be used to increase productivity and how much is too much.
There is only one topic to talk about this week. There was a sense of disappointment across the Property Management industry last week when Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced that the Residential Property Managers Bill would be scrapped. Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander as they discuss and debate why the bill was scrapped and what happens from here.
It is a new season and the boys are back ahead of The PMC 2024. In our first episode, Will Alexander steps into the future as he writes a letter to himself to open in 2034. He writes about AI and the impact it will have on Property Management and how we do business. We are also joined by Drake Farmer, the COO of Renti as they kindly get behind us again for another fun-filled year.
The conference is finally here. The boys discuss The PMC 2023 and talk about the speakers they are looking forward to listening to. David and Harrison talk about how they organise the conference and why they do it. The boys also talk about what has been good and what has been a challenge in 2023.
Leeann Tautari is the founder of Rent South, a small but growing Property Management start-up from the deep south city of Invercargill. She joins the boys for a chat a week out from The PMC 2023 where she is starring on the Startup panel. She talks to us about her journey in Property Management and what made her start her own company and we also get into the important topic of why people from Southland roll their r's!!
Working out of Hamilton, Nic Elliottyson is a successful BDM working for Lodge City Rentals whom have a large portfolio of properties in the Waikato. Nic's hospitality background has served her well in her career and she has made a smooth transition from Property Manager to Business Development. She catches up with the boys as they discuss all things new business in property management
Not many people would be brave enough to start a Property Management company, but imagine starting one when a Government introduces a policy that disincentives property investors. Homely has just celebrated its second birthday and the founder of Homely Property Management Villi Tosi joins us for a chat. Villi will be a panellist on at The PMC 2023 in Wellington in November. He talks about how he got started, the challenges he has faced and what the future holds.
David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan catch up with Dean Larritt who talks about all things property maintenance including project management, working with two All Blacks and what Property Managers need to learn to maximise income from property investment
In our Post-Election special, few people in New Zealand have a greater insight into the workings of Parliament than the excellent Holly Bennett. Director of Government relations and communications firm Awhi and also Engage, a company that teaches you how to lobby the Government, Holly brings a fresh perspective to our industry as she educates us on how the new Government may work and what our industry needs to consider as the Residential Property Management Bill works its way through Parliament under a new Executive.
David Faulkner said last week he would never talk about Methamphetamine again. That was until Miles Stratford of Safe & Healthy Homes Solutions challenged David who subsequently invited him onto the show for a robust debate as to what the standards should be around Methamphetamine contamination in rentals. Stratford rose to fame when the Meth pandemic was in full swing. He became the unofficial spokesperson for the Meth testing industry as the media-frenzied on stories about properties contaminated with Meth. In 2018, the Gluckman Report changed everything and the industry was dealt an almost terminal blow overnight. Miles joins us to argue the point that Gluckman got it wrong. Can he convince the boys that he is right and Sir Peter Gluckman was wrong?
It is over five years since the Gluckman Report blew away the shackles that were the debacle of testing for Methamphetamine across New Zealand. However, as a bill to change the law that will set definitive standards around safe levels languishes in Parliament, we still have no clear means that everyone works to. David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss what needs to be done.
When a landlord engages a Property Management company and the landlord breaches the Residential Tenancies Act, who should be liable? David Faulkner and Will Alexander discuss a case that potentially has significant repercussions for the Property Management industry and what lessons can be learnt.
Julia Day is a Team Leader at Tommy's Property Management and works for Harrison Vaughan. She started her career at Property Brokers and also worked for David Faulkner. Julia talks about her career in Property Management, how she got started and the influence that Joanne Rae is having on her career. David also goes off on a tangent about Methamphetamine.
In this week's show, the boys catch up with New Zealand Property Management legend and South Island stalwart, Hayley Stevenson who will be talking at The PMC 2023 in November. The boys put it to Hayley that she is the 'GOAT' of Property Management in New Zealand and get to hear about what makes Hayley tick and how she got into property management. She was also a pretty good racing driver in her day!!
In this week's show, the boys are joined by Aussie Property Management trainer and coach, Hermione Gardener, Director of Sidekick. Hermione tells us about her story in property management, what makes her tick and what she believes makes a great property management company. Hermione has a wealth of experience and has learnt from some of the best in the business.
In this week's episode, the boys are joined by Let's Rent Director and Founder, Shadi Salehpour. Shadi will be joining us on the Start-Up Panel at The PMC 2023. We find out what makes Shadi tick and what are the lessons she has learnt since starting her business
In this weeks edition of the Alternative Property Management Show, Harrison has left is car keys and wallet in Auckland after a big night out and cannot be tracked down. Meanwhile, David Faulkner and Will Alexander have an intelligent discussion around what will happen to our industry when regulation takes affect after the Government released the draft bill for regulation of the Property Management industry
Thinking of buying a rent roll? What are the risks? Well there are plenty and if you do not know what to look for, it could be a very costly exercise. Buy at the right price and do your due diligence well, it could be a very good investment. In this show, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan talk about the pros and cons of buying a rent roll and we ask the question, are they over valued?
In this weeks episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, David, Will and Harrison compare different beers and then get serious about the concerns landlords will have leading into the election. This list goes on. Rent controls, CCCFA, Interest deductibility and the Tenancy Tribunal. And Will has a unique story about a tenant eating a house!!
David featured in a recent news article about the concerns tenants have leading into the General Election in October. In this episode, David, Will and Harrison discuss each of these five topics and we also discuss the serious matter as to why Bayleys Head Office only drink Lion Red?
David is back from the UK and he catches up with Will Alexander of Bayleys and Harrison Vaughan of Tommys as they discuss the role that Build to Rent could have in New Zealand and why we like the model.
This week we celebrate International Property Management Day. David Faulkner who is recording this in the UK catches up with Will Alexander who has some big news and Harrison Vaughan and we talk about what we love about the industry. We also talk about the role that REINZ has to play regarding Property Management and what the future might hold.
In our latest episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, our token millennial, Harrison Vaughan of Tommy's Property Management gives David and Will a lesson on how to use social media in Property Management. Pick up tips and tricks from one of the industry influencers.
In the first of a 2 part podcast, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the pros and cons of having a Business Development Manager in Property Management and what to expect from them. We discuss working with sales teams, building referrals and organically growing a database. We also look at the expectations business owners should have around a BDM as well as numeration
Churn of Property Managers is a constant challenge. As we know, the job has many areas of conflict, lots of moving parts and no two days are the same. For bosses, you have to get the balance right regarding pay in relation to income and this sometimes is not easy. We discuss all the issues relating to retaining good people within our industry in a must listen topic.
Property Management could be looking at radical change. The traditional model of Property Management is potentially about to be turned on its head. New technology and utilising data to allow artificial intelligence to accurately help us make decisions as to how we run our businesses.We are joined by special guest and CEO of Tapi, Tal Meser as we discuss the future of our industry and how AI and automation will have a radical impact on the future of property management across New Zealand and beyond.
The boys are back and this week they are discussing how mental health is impacting our industry. Tenants and landlords alike are coming under financial pressure and this makes its way to the coalface of our industry. What causes the issues, how is it impacting the industry and how do we protect our Property Managers from this increasingly complex issue.
We have seen a trend in the Tenancy Tribunal in the past few weeks. A number of adjudicators are throwing out pet clauses saying they are unenforceable. Does this mean that tenants are now allowed pets and landlords can do nothing about it? We also get an opinion from ChatGPT on the matter. It is unbelievable to listen to. From obese Guinea Pigs to Flemish rabbits. This show has it all.
Welcome back to the Alternative Property Management show as we get ready for The PMC 2023! In our first show of season two, we debate the merits of the National Party announcement that they will revert back to no cause terminations if elected in the upcoming General Election. The Labour Government banned no cause terminations as part of their reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2020. However, some think that this has contributed to tenant being marginalised and has contributed to a growing social housing waitlist. Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander for a lively debate.
In the final episode of 2022, David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander talk about The PMC 2022, previewing the speaker line up and the boys also discuss the impact of rising interest rates and David gives an update on his disagreement with Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team over refusing to put the price on For Rent signs
In our penultimate episode before The PMC 2022, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the topics of the day in Property Management. In this week's episode, David talks about his experience with the Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team after they contact him about not having a price on a For Rent sign. The guys also talk about whether there should be an amendment around what constitutes market rent and whether should there be a limit as to what rent can increase by.
Insurance companies hold a huge influence on how we run the property management industry. But should insurance companies be allowed to view applications that a tenant makes to rent a property and can this have a detrimental impact on a certain demographic of tenants. We discuss this in our latest episode of the Alternative Property Management Show.
This week, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the regulation of the Property Management industry. This will be a prominent feature of The PMC 2022 with our political debate taking centre stage at the conference. Our panel debate the merits of regulation and what it could be like as well as what it means for tenants and landlords.
Consumer NZ has released a report on how the property management industry is tackling new privacy guidelines which where implemented by the Office of the Privacy Commission. The report is critical of the property management industry. But is it fair? Join us with special guest Catherine Goodwin from Goodwins in Auckland as well as Will Alexander from Renti in our latest podcast.
Ever since records began in 1993, rents have always slowly and consistently gone up... Or have they? Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander in the latest show as they discuss the prospect of falling rents and will it ever happen like it is doing to our housing market.
Like many countries worldwide, New Zealand has committed to becoming Net Carbon Zero by 2050. To achieve this, we will see radical changes in how we live and property management will be no different. Whether it be how the industry works or the properties we manage, we will have to look differently at how the industry works. Join David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan as they discuss whether property management will achieve net carbon zero
In a recent opinion piece in the New Zealand media, Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner for the country expressed views that there is still a power imbalance in favour of the landlord and that discrimination often occurs. We discuss his article in podcast number 4.
Undoubtedly, the number of changes enforced on landlords and property managers has made the job very challenging. Considering that high inflation, rising interest rates, compliance and consumer demands have increased expeditiously, we ask the questions as to whether property management has ever been more challenging. Yet to counter this argument, we now have proptech solutions that have streamlined and automated much of what we do. So, we ask the question, has property management ever been more challenging?
In this episode, we take a look at the influence this government has had on the rental market and we ask the question of whether this government has helped or hindered renters.
Join us with Will Alexander from Renti, Harrison Vaughan from Tommy's Property Management and David Faulkner from Property Brokers as we discuss the issues that face the Property Management industry. In our first episode, we look at the impact that Tenant Advocate groups have on renting and the Property Management industry
It’s that time of the year again, and we take a look back at the events that have impacted our industry in 2021.
The Privacy Commission has finally released their updated guidelines for landlords and tenants.
The Government finally released information on its policy around interest deductibility with an exemption to social housing tenanted properties. We look at the potential issues with such a decision.
Lockdowns have meant that many landlords will simply fail to comply with the new standards. We argue that they should be given more time.
A sense of 'Deja Vu as New Zealand enters a second nationwide lockdown. It is becoming more and more apparent that we will have to learn to live with COVID and our industry will likely have to change. This includes the way we inspect a property to the way how insurance should work. We look at the world of property management living with COVID.
In an exclusive interview, David Faulkner talks to Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick about her support for a Rental Warrant of Fitness and all things renting in New Zealand. Chloe is the elected member for Auckland Central as well as being the youngest MP for over 40 years. She gives her insight into her views on housing, landlords as well as regulating Property Management. And, is homeownership out of reach for younger people in New Zealand?
Freedom day has been and gone in the UK so we thought it would be a great time to catch up with one of the countries most respected leading Property Management experts Frank Webster to see how things have changed in the UK as it moves towards a post-pandemic future. In this interview, you will see that both the UK and New Zealand are dealing with similar issues. - Rising house prices - Shortage of rental stock - Changes in legislation - Minimum standards for housing - Landlords under attack It all sounds very familiar. Frank gives us a unique insight into life at the coalface of the property management industry in the UK.
Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has called for the introduction of the Rental Warrant of Fitness (RWOF) to ensure Healthy Homes standards are being met.
The need for Long term tenancies Why New Zealand needs a mind shift away from homeownership as Government releases its discussion document with regards to tax reforms around residential rentals
The time has finally come to let tenants have pets. We explain how it can work to keep both parties happy. Are we breaching Human Rights by not allowing tenants to have pets?
- The government takes a sledgehammer to property investors which could have a detrimental effect on the Property Management industry.
- Rent increases inevitable as the social housing waitlist could balloon further. I never thought I would think this, but I do miss Winston Peters. Yes, he did create this Government back in 2017 but if he was still there, do you believe that the Housing Policy announced by the Government last Tuesday would look anything like it currently does?
Mandatory pricing on For Rent signs is utterly ridiculous protects nobody and highlights a ‘paternalistic nanny state’ approach towards being a landlord and the Property Management industry argues David Faulkner.
There are small but hugely significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that have largely gone unnoticed and it has nothing to do with the pending reforms. It involves methamphetamine and other contaminants.
It is that time of year again when we look at what the industry has had to cope with in a year like no other. We look at what was good, bad and ugly in terms of renting and the Property Management industry over the last 12 months. 😷
There is a big increase in the percentage of tenants taking landlords to the Tenancy Tribunal. Are the statistics showing a new trend or is the lockdown to blame?
It has been over 10 years in the making, but finally, regulation appears to be imminent for the Property Management industry in New Zealand. In our latest article, we take a look at how we got to were we are as well as what regulation may look like.
As we approach the end of the first term of this Labour-led Government, we have decided to look back at the last three years to see if they have really lived up to their 2017 election promise in regards to making life better for renters. To be fair to them, they have just about delivered on all of their promises, but have they really made life better for renters or have they only been successful in driving up rents through a barrage of forced changes that landlords are having to make?
The Property Management industry could be set for unprecedented growth and we explain why
Never before in the short history of our property-owning democratic country has the tenant had so much power. Our current Government has done more for tenants rights than any in living memory. In the last three years of the Labour-led coalition, we have seen a gradual shift in the balance of power, so much so that we may see a new generation of renters that have no desire to own their own homes.
Landlords could be using short term booking sites such as Airbnb in an attempt to contract out of the Residential Tenancies Act, however, by doing so they are exposing themselves to substantial risk and possible rent refunds. We became aware of the situation on a recent consultancy visit to Christchurch. A Business Development Manager highlighted that she noticed properties she had recently appraised for owners relisted on Airbnb. Prior to the lockdown, these properties were used solely for short-term stays but instead of being used for one or two nights, they are being occupied for long term stays.
As many of us return to the office our industry got a glimpse of what the future of Property Management could and should look like. David Faulkner argues that we must learn lessons from the lockdown and evolve to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Michael Abbott is our guest this week on Property Management Wine Time. Michael is the CEO of Palace, New Zealand's largest Property Management Trust Account Software provider. Even though this business has grown rapidly over the last decade, it is still very much a family run business after being founded by Michael's father, Ron Abbott.
We talk about the history of Palace which is now over two decades old. It also hasn't always been plain sailing for the team and Michael talks about the challenges they faced as well as looking into the future. Benchmarking and Artificial Intelligence have a big role to play in the future of Property Management. Who better to ask future?
There are few Property Managers in New Zealand that are more recognisable than Shadi Salehpour. This lady has a true passion for the industry and is well known for her tenacity, hard work and sometimes more elaborate social media posts!!
But that is only half the story. Shadi shares her remarkable journey from escaping a war-ravaged country as a child and moving to New Zealand with her parents. Shadi is a former winner of the LPMA Property Manager of the Year and has played a pivotal part in the success story of The Rent Shop. Shadi believes property management is about people, take people away from the equation and there is no property, Shadi understands and appreciates the people she works with on a daily basis, tenants, tradesmen and other industry clients. Join us for our fourth Property Management Wine Time with probably our most extrovert guest yet!!
Bindi Norwell and Joanne Rae of REINZ agreed to join us for glass and a chat in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and just as the industry gets prepared for the drop from level 4 to level 3. Bindi is the CEO of REINZ and has had a monumental task over the last few weeks as she and her team have guided the industry through probably it's the greatest challenge in over 100 years of the Institute's history. Joanne heads Property Management for REINZ and provides support for the many Property Managers across the country
Two years ago, Jack Vale took out the coveted Leading Property Managers Association Excellence in Business Development award whilst working for Tommy's Property Management. Now he has made the transition from Property Management to Real Estate sales. We decided to catch up with Jack during the Lockdown to see how he has coped with the transition, the influences he has had in his career and some of the projects that he is currently working on at the moment
After Harrison Vaughan from Tommy's Property Management raved about Renti in our first Property Management Wine Time, we decided to get them on. Renti is a Proptech company that simplifies the renting experience for Property Managers and tenants alike. We got Co CEO Russell Smith and Operations Manager Gabriella Scott-Lister in for a glass of wine and a chat about how they are changing the face of renting for the better.
During the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst New Zealand is in lockdown, we decided to catch up with some of the Property Management industries well-known personalities for a question and answer session. In our first Wine Time series, we catch up with the young Director of Tommy's Property Management in Wellington, Harrison Vaughan. He answers questions about how they have used technology and the power of their large sales team to help grow the business. He also answers questions about how they are coping during the lockdown period.
Tara Bradbury has done it all. This inspirational young mother of two has had a stellar career. First as a Business Development Manager, then as one of Australia's most recognised coaches and now she is back on the tools in her native Hervey Bay on the Queensland coast as Principal of Digital Property Management company, Active Agents. Her company, Active Agents is in its infancy yet she has had great success over the last 12 months. Tara also shares how she is coping with the current pandemic and how this is impacting not only her business but Property Management as a whole. She explains what a digital Property Management company looks like and shares her secrets as to how she keeps control with such a busy lifestyle.
How is the UK Property Management industry dealing with the Coronavirus crisis? In the midst of a global pandemic, Real iQ decided it was a good idea to catch up with Frank Webster in Oxford, England. In our latest podcast, Frank shares with us how the UK and the Property Management industry are dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak that is causing chaos, confusion and economic strife around the world as Britain is on the verge of shutting down. Frank shares how Property Management companies are adapting to the crisis as viewings and routine inspections have all been stopped and other issues arise such as tenants defaulting on rent payments. We look at the way technology is assisting and could change how Property Management adapts post-pandemic. We also look at other issues where are countries are aligned in particular the removal of the 90 no-cause terminations.
Meet Gabriella Scott-Lister, she is the face of new Proptech company Renti. Based in Auckland, Renti simplifies the letting process for tenants, prospective tenants and Property Managers. With more people renting than ever before, Renti automates the process and removes the need for paperwork. Gabriella also shares how a young 23-year-old daughter of a Dairy farming family from Mid-Canterbury ends up working at one of the most exciting Proptech companies in the country.
Outsourcing in Property Management is nothing new in Australia but in New Zealand, it has yet to really take off. One New Zealand based company is looking to change this. ManageMe is the brainchild of both Tatjana Day and Mike Foster who have developed a company focused on improving efficiencies by taking away a lot of the process work. With a team in Manilla in the Philippines, ManageMe explains what they bring to the industry. We also ask difficult questions about whether they are simply taking jobs away from New Zealand. Tatjana doesn't shirk away from the tough question. This young mother of two also explains the challenges of running a business and balancing life as a mother.
The LPMA Conference of New Zealand is just around the corner in September. We decided to catch up with the head of LPMA NZ, Ashley Giles who is also part owner of award-winning Auckland based company Wendell Property Management. We chew the fat about the state of the industry in New Zealand, what the future of Property Management and housing looks like as well as how to run a carbon zero Property Management business. We also have tickets to give away for LPMA (NZ) 2019!!
He has been called the Godfather of Property Management. Bob Walters is simply, a Property Management legend. After nearly half a century working within the industry, we talk to Bob Walters about his career within the Property Management industry. From his early days, door knocking to collecting rent, all the way through to the beginning of LPMA and his journey to becoming the leading trainer and consultant both sides of the Tasman. Bob has simply done it all. In this 45 minute interview, Bob talks about his journey and gives an insight into what he believes the future of Property Management will look like. Interviewed by David Faulkner, the Director of Real iQ in July 2019.
Brandon ven Blerk has invented a device that could radically change the way we monitor the performance of housing not just in New Zealand, but across the world. Tether is a small device that will monitor the performance of the property and will provide valuable data to landlords and tenants alike to help them improve their comfort and wellbeing. It is also remarkably affordable and could potentially save you money through reduced insurance premiums. Brandon’s company Tether is a start up Proptech company which is based on the North Shore of Auckland. Originally from South Africa, Brandon catches up with Director of Real iQ, David Faulkner, for the latest edition of the Real iQ Property Management Podcast
Rachael Bird is one of the new generations of leaders within the Property Management industry. Thrust into a leadership role, Rachael has not just survived, she has thrived leading one of Dunedin’s most well established Property Management businesses. Rachael talks about leadership, the future of Property Management and what makes Nidd Reality so special.
From professional cyclist competing around the world to Property Management. Will Alexander has a great story to tell. After a bad crash ruined his cycling career, Will had to find a job. His mother and former CEO of Barfoot and Thompson pushed Will into Property Management and he has never looked back since. Will has had a distinguished career with both Barfoot and Thompson and Auckland Property Management. Now he's out on his own! We talk to Will about his career, regulation of the Property Management industry, outsourcing, technology and what the future holds for the industry and for Will Alexander.
Tommy's are synonymous when you think of real estate in Wellington, New Zealand. They have over a 40% market share of the city. However, they have on recently launched their Property Management division in February 2017. Not many people expected two young lads at 21 years old to succeed, but 18 months into the adventure they have seen phenomenal growth and now have a team of four. David Faulkner catches up with their young Business Development Manager Jack Vale to talk about how they did it, what lessons they have learnt and what to expect in the future.
Kevin Reilly has been serving tenants for over 30 years in the Manawatu. He is recognised throughout the country for his service to tenants and is now about to retire at the age of 70. Kevin is a pulverising figure, with strong social views. In this podcast, we look to take an alternative view from the side of tenants. Originally from Northern Ireland, Kevin was brought up as a Catholic in Protestant Belfast and has learned to fight for the underdog. Kevin does not hold back on his opinions.
Tal Meser is a young entrepreneur building an amazing Proptech business called Tapi. This Wellington-based company is taking New Zealand by storm. Tapi is an online repair and maintenance software application that enhances relationships between tenants, landlords and property managers by speeding up the process of dealing with maintenance. Tapi has global ambitions and Tal shares his story to David Faulkner.
The second part of our two-part interview with UK Property Management legend Frank Webster. In the second part of the interview Frank talks with Real iQ's David Faulkner about the future of Property Management, retaining staff and also looks at the differences between the UK and New Zealand.
Frank Webster is Property Management royalty. His career spans over 30 years with Oxford based Property Management company FindersKeepers, one of the UK's most revered Property Management company. Frank recently spent time in New Zealand and we took the chance to catch up with him and discuss all things Property Management. In this two part podcast, we look at comparisons between NZ and Uk plus we discuss the future of industry.
Two years ago, Katie Sanford, a 25-year-old lady decided she wanted to start her own Property Management company. When we first met her, she had nine managements to her name, passion and work ethic. Since our first meeting, the only thing that has changed is the size of her rent roll. Now Boss Property Management manages over 100 managements in South Auckland and Katie is the current LPMNZ Property Manager of the Year. In this interview, we ask Katie about her business and also about the industry. She offers some great advice for anybody thinking of a career in Property Management
Heather Phillips is an industry expert when it comes to Social Media management. She gives us a fascinating insight into how Property Managers and Real Estate Agents can use social media to grow their profile through engaging with their target market. The tips Heather provides are amazing and a must for all people who want to grow their business.
Recently we have seen a massive explosion of Meth Testing companies that have set up, cashing in on the apparent risk of contamination to houses across New Zealand. We decided to dig a little deeper and met up with Victor Boyd, Director of Contaminated Site Solutions, an Auckland-based Decontamination company has over a decade of experience working in the industry. He is also on a Government committee looking at introducing standards around the industry. Victor gives a fascinating insight into the world of Meth testing and decontamination.
We meet one of the 'Young Guns' of the Property Management industry in New Zealand. Alex Watson is the General Manager of Lovegrove Realty in South Auckland. They have had huge growth over the last decade, growing a small rent roll from 30 back in 2007 to one of Auckland's largest rent rolls. At a tender age of 28 and with his youthful looks, you can understand why he is known as the 'Baby Faced Assasin'.
In the second part of this interview, Natalie and the team demonstrate the importance of planning, setting goals and ensuring that your team are well looked after. The results are long term clients and long term staff
Join us for the first part of an exclusive interview with Natalie Wendell and some of her team from the multi Award Winning Wendell Property Management. Wendell's put a real focus on looking after their team and helping them develop their goals.
Greg talks to David Faulkner about what makes him tick, being an innovator and his love for networking.
Andrew Williams from Hawkes Bay company Tremains talks to us about his role as a Business Development manager for the Property Management team. Listen to some of Andrew's secrets around how he develops relationships with the sales team and other referral partners. Andrew also talks about the importance of having a mentor.
In the second part of this exclusive interview, Andrew discusses his growth strategies and how he sold Pro Rentals. Andrew also talks about what he is up to now with his new venture, Inspect Real Estate.