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Don’t be a fire risk: Preparing rentals for bushfire season
With bushfire season starting earlier, and lasting longer, landlords and property professionals need to make sure investments and incomes are better protected should disaster strike, says insurance leader Sharon Fox-Slater. This comment comes on the back of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service being forced to bring forward the start of its bushfire danger…
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Show me now: Sophie Lyon’s winning inspection idea
An innovative idea for an app that gives tenants the chance to view more rentals – and property managers more time in their day – has taken out a top new real estate award.
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Ask the coach – How to encourage the sales team to send more PM leads
Sales referrals into our PM team have really slowed over the past few months. How do I encourage the sales team to send me more leads? The great news is that after winter, the spring selling season provides increased opportunity in property management and sales. Firstly, you need to get back on the sales team…
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What matters most
Why is there the need for more innovation in property management in Australia? It’s because renting a property is such a difficult experience in this country,filled with administrative tasks – from communicating with stakeholders, filing paperwork, meeting legal requirements or dealing with maintenance issues. This rings true for everyone involved in the process. Also, today’s…
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Know your numbers
It can be hard knowing which financial figures you should measure, monitor and manage in your property management business. As the business owner, you have a responsibility to know your agency’s numbers so you can keep everything on track. Here are five financial figures you should know in your property management business: 1. AVERAGE WEEKLY…
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Are you working to live or living to work?
More and more Australians are going above and beyond in the workplace, and the real estate industry is far from immune. Kate Strickland ponders the big question of inner guilt and fostering the work/life balance. I recently read a stat about how Aussies aren’t taking leave anymore and it had me thinking about the reasons…
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Ask the coach: How to stay on top of the repairs and maintenance process
Q. My repairs and maintenance always seem to be out of control. How do I get on top of this process? In terms of property management, it can sometimes be what feels like a never-ending mountain. Having a sound process in place to handle maintenance can really save you time and stress down the track.…
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Recruiting for performance
If you’re a manager or leader you will likely have come across the age-old challenge of balancing values with results. It’s a tough question; how do you create a sustainable culture that balances and upholds set values and is equally performance driven? In any team, there are usually four types of performers. Jack Welch, Chairman…
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Make the most of your meetings
The modern day workplace meeting is vastly different from days gone by. Forget serious, clinical boardroom events, today we have walking meetings, town hall gatherings and zoom coffee catch-ups. The intention is that a relaxed environment will make participants feel more relaxed and comfortable to share. The less formal and intimidating the meeting, the more…
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Business auditor reveals the 7 most frequent failures by Australian organisations
A leading global risk management provider has revealed the most common reasons why organisations fail to meet the goals they set. SAI Global is a trusted global leader in risk management solutions through its standards, assurance and training offerings across more than 130 countries. Over the years they've audited thousands of organisations – from the…
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Business game plan
Firstly, yes: a business plan is important and can help greatly, but a business plan has no hope without belief and action. Having the belief and intention of mind is what creates success, writing it down is just a reminder. So giving yourself a clear reminder of what you want to achieve in the form…
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18 things that will make you a better leader: Chris Hanley
Don’t ask successful people what they do now; ask them what they did back then to go from there to here. What did they change and what did they implement? I have found most people know what they need to do to be a better leader or salesperson or musician. When tested on what they…
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Is your workflow just a checklist in disguise?
At conferences I’ve been hearing words like “workflows”, “automation” and “AI” being thrown around. Understanding the nuances is key to making the right decisions for the future of your business. For this reason, let’s further investigate the use of the word “workflow”. Great technology is the difference between a simple digital checklist and automated workflows.…
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Now is the time for that annual insurance review: Sharon Fox-Slater
A new financial year has dawned and chances are you're busy setting some fresh business goals while gathering all your paperwork for your tax agent. While reviewing the insurances on your RE business might not be at the top of your list, now just might be the best time to do so. Many small business…
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