Property Management
Built for property managers, BDMs, and rent roll owners. Legislation updates, tenant management, growth strategies, and the tech changing how PMs work every day.
Reinventing residential rentals: Tina Grey
It’s big in Europe, but to date the build-to-rent model has struggled to get off the ground in Australia. Now JLL have taken up the contract for Smith Collective, on the site of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, and the country’s first build-to-rent project is set to test how well the model can work here. Tina Grey explains.
Onshore, automate or offshore? : Brock Fisher
Brock Fisher looks at the options for off shoring and automation and how you can decide which one…
5 ways property management needs to change
Property management is in a time of crisis, with changes coming from every angle and added pressure on…
It’s not all about fees: Kul Singh
A new survey by realestate.com.au indicates landlords take less than two weeks to research a property manager. Half…
Is it the right time for you to change roles?
If you’re discontented at work, it may be that you’ve spent too long in your current role. Natalie…
Ask the coach: How can I implement what I learn in training?
Our expert property management coach, Heidi Walkinshaw, answers the question on how to better implement the things you've…
Six ways to structure your work day for success
Business leaders can find it challenging managing all the tasks that need to be completed in a day.…
How to stop feeling out of control
Property managers often describe themselves as being stressed or not having enough hours in the day – but…
What landlords and tenants are really thinking
The Perceptions of Property Managers report examines the quality of service landlords and tenants receive from agents. The…
How to position your business for success with outsourcing
There are a lot of factors in creating a profitable business. One of those is having the right…
How to get your property management team in peak performance
When it comes to getting the most from your property management department, the humble performance review should sit…
Cover Yourself: Sharon Fox-Slater
It's a fact of working life that sometimes things simply go ‘pear-shaped’, so it makes good business sense…
Never Give Up: Branka Stankovic
In 1996, Branka Stankovic flew from war-torn Bosnia to Australia as a refugee with little more than her…
52 Ways to Kickstart your Career in 2019
Do you ever look back over the last 12 months and say to yourself, ‘I could have done…
Delivering a Difference: Jessica Melling
Since her first role in property management in 2008, Jessica Melling has gone from strength to strength. As…
Ask the Coach: How to make your team goal-focused for 2019?
Our expert property management coach, Lauren Kirk, looks at how you can make sure your team are on…
Enjoying the journey: Steven Richter
As a part-time sales consultant for Elders Brown & Banks in Hobart, Steven Richter says he’s constantly learning…
What makes property managers happy?
If you want a cheerful and positive property management team, new research by Rockend in partnership with Elite…
Legal liability at Airbnbs: Sharon Fox-Slater
The tragic death of a four-year-old boy at an Airbnb has exposed a potential insurance pitfall for those…
Life by Design
Setting family goals is pretty much the same as setting business goals. But you have to know what…
Delivering excellent customer experiences: Natalie Doolan
Growing up in a family of agents, Natalie Doolan resisted entering the industry for many years, learning valuable…
Why networking can be the key to success in real estate
Networking is the way of the future for all businesses, and incredibly important in real estate. It’s also…
Joe Iemma: Expect the Unexpected
As a school-leaver Joe Iemma was offered a job by a family friend and ‘fell’ into real estate…
From radio to real estate: Malama Psarianos
After a career reading the news on radio, Malama Psarianos was snapped up into the real estate industry.…
You have to spend money to make money: Penelope Valentine
Spring open that little black book of tradies: Sharon Fox-Slater
Build your BDM profile through video
The world of Facebook Live, YouTube and IGTV are moving at a rapid pace. If you are undecided…
What strategies you need to transition into a leadership role
The need to oversee all aspects of the business is what holds a lot of managers back on…
Will you survive the future of property management?
From DOS-based trust programs, no internet or email, big chunky mobile phones and a long wait in a…
The secret to handling change: Fiona Blayney
Adjusting to any kind of change can be daunting for the best of us. Fiona Blayney looks back…
How to build an effective workflow (and why you need one)
When it comes to running a sleek property management division or managing a portfolio with ease, it all…
Don’t blame the messenger: Michelle Williams
When you start out in property management, it can be overwhelming and confronting having to deal with multiple…
The Cimino Connection
He has only been at the family firm for a short time, but when it comes to making…
How healthy is your PM department?
A property management team not performing at its peak might be in need of a trip to the…
Preparing for bushfire season: Sharon Fox-Slater
With devastating bushfires already wreaking havoc early in the season, it’s time for landlords, tenants and agents to…