The Comparison Cloud
When we draw the easy and inevitable comparisons between ourselves and others we can end up feeling like we are falling short of the mark or not good enough. Fiona Blayney explains why you should not...
View ArticleThe Extra 1%
ANTHONY CARDINALE IS the Principal of Barry Plant Preston. Passionate about property management, he believes there are three aspects to creating both a successful business and property management...
View ArticleWhy You Can’t Afford To Miss PMC2016
It’s that time of year again! Time to get your tickets to the biggest property management conference in this part of the world, PMC2016 (formerly the Wealth Conference). As well as 30 sessions with key...
View ArticleGet exclusive ownership of your suburb on rent.com.au
Accessing tenants and landlords just got easier, with Rent.com.au launching a new eye-catching advertising feature, designed to give you exclusive ownership of the top listing position in the search...
View Article2016: Ready, Set, Goal!
A NEW YEAR always brings new promise along with a desire for success. High achieving PM professionals Michelle Delaney and Hannah Gill take a look the best way to set and achieve business and personal...
View Article9 Tips to Post a Successful Property Listing
HOW DO YOU give a listing everything it needs to make sure you get short listed good tenants? Here is a guide from the experts at rent.com.au. SHOW OFF YOUR BEST FEATURES Feature descriptions are where...
View ArticleLessons Learnt In a Really Big Business (Pt. II)
LAST ISSUE, BROCK FISHER discussed his findings in scaling a PM business. But if you really want to grow while staying productive and profitable, you’ll need to study these as well. SIMPLICITY – IT’S...
View ArticleExperienced PM Marketers: What works and what are they doing in 2016?
RENT ROLL GROWTH is one of the most important topics for both agency principals and property managers, and how you choose to market your business is a significant part of that. Elite Property Manager...
View ArticleAnnual rental growth lowest on record, Core Logic
2015 was a lacklustre year for rental growth in Australia with rents increasing by just 0.3% in 2015; not exactly the news investors are looking to read about but good news for those looking to rent...
View ArticleThe Grass Could Definitely Be Greener
IN THE 2020 REPORT1 by Elite Agent Magazine, there was some discussion on the types of jobs and roles that you might see in real estate in the future. Domain Property Advocates (DPA), under the...
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Louise Noakes: Justin Ferguson Property Specialists Cammeray
When did you start in real estate? I started my real estate career over 13 years ago, back in 2002. What made you choose a property management career? From an early age I was interested in real estate....
View ArticleOvercoming Owner Objections
AS A PROPERTY MANAGER, you’re almost always likely to face questions or objections from the owner of the property. Whether it’s for routine maintenance, emergency repairs, lease renewals or property...
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Jessica Rodriguez: Senior Property Manager Peter Leahy Coburg, Victoria
How long have you been working in real estate? I started back in 2006, so it’s almost nine years. What are your qualifications? I completed a Certificate III in Real Estate (property...
View ArticleHow Much Staff Training is Enough?
‘There’s a phone, there’s a desk. You do the rest!’ If you’re a veteran of the real estate industry, you may remember hearing these words ring in your ears as a new agent. So today, is training your...
View ArticleAutomation Transformation
Automation is a major trend in technological developments that is set to provide new ways of working. With the ability to deliver and receive better service, work more efficiently and reduce the need...
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How the Apra Changes May Be Affecting Your Landlords
THE RECENT APRA CHANGES to LVR (Loan-to-valuation) ratios and subsequent raising of interest rates may have already impacted your investors. We sat down with experienced property management business...
View ArticleCommunication with Tenants and Owners the Top Driver for Property Management...
As high vacancy rates remain an issue in a number of Australian capital cities today, improving communication, securing new managements and sourcing quality applicants to fill vacant properties, are...
View ArticleLandlords Embrace Long-Term Vision
Landlords view capital growth as more important than rental returns when investing in property, according to research undertaken by LJ Hooker. More than one in four (27%) landlords said capital growth...
View ArticleGrab Your Tickets to LPMA 2016
The Leading Property Managers of Australia conference will be held at Jupiters on the Gold Coast on 7–8 April 2016. For the past 10 years LPMA has built a strong reputation for presenting conferences...
View ArticleCoreLogic RP Data January 2016 monthly Rent Review
Softest conditions on record for capital city rental markets – no growth recorded over past 12months. Dwelling rental growth is now at its lowest level on record according to the January 2016 CoreLogic...
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