The Alternative Property Management Show

Wrapping Up 2025: The PMC Team Reflects on a Year of Change & Challenge

As 2025 draws to a close, Will, Harrison and David pull up a chair for a festive special - looking back at the year’s biggest headlines in property management. From the roll-back of parts of the Residential Tenancies Act to debates over pets in rentals, healthy-homes compliance, methamphetamine rules and government enforcement on “For Rent” signage, it’s been a year of high drama and hard lessons.
Join them as they reflect on what these shifts have meant for property managers, landlords and tenants - the wins, the frustrations, and what’s still left uncertain. It’s a must-listen for anyone in the rental industry who wants to head into 2026 smarter, sharper and ready for what’s next.

Reflections, Revelations & a Little Rivalry: The PMC 2025 Wrap-Up

After two incredible days in Auckland, The Alternative Property Management Show team — Will Alexander, Harrison Vaughan, and David Faulkner — sit down to unpack all the action from The PMC 2025.
From inspiring keynote speakers to groundbreaking tech reveals, the event once again proved why it’s the biggest date on the property management calendar. The trio share their biggest takeaways, favourite sessions, and a few behind-the-scenes moments that had everyone talking.
A huge congratulations goes out to Renti, who took home the People’s Choice Supplier of the Year Award after the successful launch of Renti Rewards. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing — tensions flared on Day 2 as two major proptech suppliers went head-to-head during the panel session, giving attendees plenty to debate.
Whether you were there or missed out, this wrap-up has everything — insights, laughs, and a little drama — as the hosts reflect on what made The PMC 2025 truly unforgettable.

12 Months In: Keyhook’s Journey with CEO and Founder Luke Nicholls

With The PMC just around the corner, join us for our last episode before the conference as we welcome Luke Nicholls, CEO and Founder of Keyhook (our Platinum Sponsor). It’s been a whirlwind 12 months since their launch at PMC 2024, and Luke shares the highs, the lows, and the key lessons learnt in scaling rapidly in the property management space. We also dig into the recent government announcement that finally settles the long unresolved standards around methamphetamine contamination in rental properties. The boys what this means for property managers and landlords—and they do not see eye to eye!! As ever, a massive thank you to Renti for your ongoing support. Tēnā koutou.
Keyhook (property management platform): keyhook.com Keyhook
Renti: renti.co
The PMC: thepmc.co.nz
New Methamphetamine Regulations (Government announcement / HUD): hud.govt.nz – New regulations for methamphetamine contamination in rental homes hud.govt.nz
 

One Week to PMC 2025 — Will the Green Party Ban Landlords?

With just one week until The PMC 2025, the boys are back together and fired up. This week we dig into breaking news from the UK: the Green Party recently voted to “abolish landlords”, promising sweeping reforms to the private rental sector. (landlordtoday.co.uk) Could such an idea take root here in New Zealand? What would it mean for property owners, managers, and renters, especially with our general election just 12 months away? We explore how radical political shifts might reshape taxation, regulation, and the future of private rentals.
Tune in to hear bold predictions—and whether it’s just headline politics, or a sign of things to come.

Market Insights with Vanessa Williams and Realestate.co.nz : How to Rent Properties Faster

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, David Faulkner and Will Alexander are joined by Vanessa Williams, General Manager of Marketing at realestate.co.nz. 
Vanessa shares her insights into the current real estate and rental market trends across New Zealand and offers practical tips for property managers looking to rent properties faster. From the importance of high-quality advertising to the value of floor plans and understanding your local market, this conversation is packed with strategies to help you stay ahead in a competitive rental environment.
Listen now and get ahead in a competitive rental landscape.

Future-Ready Housing: Andrew Eagles on the NZGBC Roadmap for Existing Homes

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, solo host David Faulkner digs deep with Andrew Eagles, CEO of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). They explore what must be done to improve the quality and efficiency of New Zealand housing, particularly through the NZGBC’s newly released Existing Homes Roadmap. Andrew explains how deep and shallow retrofits, expanded funding, and government policy changes could elevate how we live and lease. He also reflects on the adaptation of an Energy Performance Certification (EPC) scheme, frustrations in working with government systems, and how the property management sector can play a vital role in driving change. If you care about sustainability, housing health, and regulatory shifts — this episode is essential. 
NZGBC (New Zealand Green Building Council): nzgbc.org.nz (NZGBC)

Why Property Management? | Passion, People and Trust at Work

In this special episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, Cat Dearlove the Event Maestro that brings The PMC to life, and David Faulkner sit down to dig deeper into why David has been SO passionate about Property Management for more than two decades.
 
As a larger-than-life personality with big dreams and a vision for the industry's future, get to know David on a more personal level in this special episode of The Alternative Property Management Show.

Inside the MBIE Tribunal Report: Trends, Pets & Pricing with Sarina Gibbon

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we’re joined by Sarina Gibbon from Tenancy Advisory Ltd to unpack the latest MBIE Tenancy Tribunal report.
We explore the key trends, what they mean for property managers and landlords, and how they could shape the sector moving forward. The conversation also covers two hot-button issues: the push for allowing pets in rentals and the requirement to display rental prices on “For Rent” signs.
This episode offers valuable insights into the regulatory shifts that are impacting property management today. 
 
Renti: renti.co
The PMC (Property Management Conference): thepmc.nz
Tenancy Advisory Ltd: tenancyadvisory.co.nz
How long it takes for a Tribunal Hearing? Tenancy Services Tribunal Wait Times
Article: Animal welfare regulations clash with RTA