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Nick Brown

With over 20 years’ wide-ranging experience in real estate, Nick Brown is the founder of Edge Property and runs his own Training and Advisory Service to educate agencies and their teams.

Opinion

In a world of evolving technology, have we forgotten to be human?

This may be controversial, but as the world evolves at a rapid pace, technology and automation increasingly dominate our daily lives. 

Opinion

Nick Brown: Why PMs shouldn’t fear the words “break lease”

The term we hear so often in our day-to-day life as a property manager (PM) is “break lease”.

Opinion

Nick Brown: striking the right balance

For those of you who have followed along in my articles over the years, you will know I…

The conflict conundrum
Opinion

Nick Brown: the conflict conundrum

Conflict is an inevitable part of property management, but it doesn't have to define the job. With 26…

Opinion

Nick Brown: Is that new technology really worth it?

We live in a world where technology is overtaking the need for human interaction in the workplace but…

Opinion

Nick Brown: What are routine inspections really for?

A routine rental inspection is not just to assess how well a tenant is caring for a property,…

Leadership

Nick Brown: The show must go on

When Nick Brown was struck down with a rare disease that required a long hospital stay and rehabilitation,…

Opinion

Nick Brown: Why won’t the landlord do as I say?

Many property managers feel it is their job to take charge of their clients, but Nick Brown explains…

Opinion

Nick Brown: Are you wearing too many hats?

Property managers are often the meat in the sandwich, tasked with managing the needs of their landlords and…

Leadership

Nick Brown: What I’d do differently if I started my business again

Seven years ago Nick Brown started building Edge Property from the ground up. It was hard work but…

Leadership

Nick Brown: teamwork makes the dream work

Edge Property founder Nick Brown shares the true traits of leadership and why it's a very different concept…

negative reviews
Opinion

Nick Brown: The reality of reviews

A property manager's job is never easy, but what happens when a bad review turns up online? Nick…

Features

Hit the reset button: Nick Brown

Being a property manager has likely never been tougher than it has in 2020. Nick Brown takes a…

Property Management

Nothing routine about this inspection

A common frustration for property managers is landlords wanting to achieve top rent for a property they don’t…

struggle
Opinion

Are your landlords the right fit for your business?

Nick Brown explains how changing your mindset and selecting your landlords carefully can re-ignite a passion for property…

Cutting fees
Property Management

The real cost of discounting: Nick Brown

How many times has a potential client asked you to lower your fees in a listing presentation? Everyone…