The Alternative Property Management Show

Wine Time With Renti

After Harrison Vaughan from Tommy's Property Management raved about Renti in our first Property Management Wine Time, we decided to get them on. Renti is a Proptech company that simplifies the renting experience for Property Managers and tenants alike. We got Co CEO Russell Smith and Operations Manager Gabriella Scott-Lister in for a glass of wine and a chat about how they are changing the face of renting for the better.

Property Management Wine Time with Harrison Vaughan

During the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst New Zealand is in lockdown, we decided to catch up with some of the Property Management industries well-known personalities for a question and answer session. In our first Wine Time series, we catch up with the young Director of Tommy's Property Management in Wellington, Harrison Vaughan. He answers questions about how they have used technology and the power of their large sales team to help grow the business. He also answers questions about how they are coping during the lockdown period.

Real iQ talks to Tara Bradbury of Active Agents

Tara Bradbury has done it all. This inspirational young mother of two has had a stellar career. First as a Business Development Manager, then as one of Australia's most recognised coaches and now she is back on the tools in her native Hervey Bay on the Queensland coast as Principal of Digital Property Management company, Active Agents. Her company, Active Agents is in its infancy yet she has had great success over the last 12 months. Tara also shares how she is coping with the current pandemic and how this is impacting not only her business but Property Management as a whole. She explains what a digital Property Management company looks like and shares her secrets as to how she keeps control with such a busy lifestyle.

Real iQ talks to UK Leading Property Management expert Frank Webster

How is the UK Property Management industry dealing with the Coronavirus crisis? In the midst of a global pandemic, Real iQ decided it was a good idea to catch up with Frank Webster in Oxford, England. In our latest podcast, Frank shares with us how the UK and the Property Management industry are dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak that is causing chaos, confusion and economic strife around the world as Britain is on the verge of shutting down. Frank shares how Property Management companies are adapting to the crisis as viewings and routine inspections have all been stopped and other issues arise such as tenants defaulting on rent payments. We look at the way technology is assisting and could change how Property Management adapts post-pandemic. We also look at other issues where are countries are aligned in particular the removal of the 90 no-cause terminations.

Real iQ talks with Renti Operations Manager Gabriella Scott-Lister

Meet Gabriella Scott-Lister, she is the face of new Proptech company Renti. Based in Auckland, Renti simplifies the letting process for tenants, prospective tenants and Property Managers. With more people renting than ever before, Renti automates the process and removes the need for paperwork. Gabriella also shares how a young 23-year-old daughter of a Dairy farming family from Mid-Canterbury ends up working at one of the most exciting Proptech companies in the country.

Real iQ talks to Tatjana Day of outsourcing company ManageMe

Outsourcing in Property Management is nothing new in Australia but in New Zealand, it has yet to really take off. One New Zealand based company is looking to change this. ManageMe is the brainchild of both Tatjana Day and Mike Foster who have developed a company focused on improving efficiencies by taking away a lot of the process work. With a team in Manilla in the Philippines, ManageMe explains what they bring to the industry. We also ask difficult questions about whether they are simply taking jobs away from New Zealand. Tatjana doesn't shirk away from the tough question. This young mother of two also explains the challenges of running a business and balancing life as a mother.

Interview With Ashley Giles Of LPMA New Zealand

The LPMA Conference of New Zealand is just around the corner in September. We decided to catch up with the head of LPMA NZ, Ashley Giles who is also part owner of award-winning Auckland based company Wendell Property Management. We chew the fat about the state of the industry in New Zealand, what the future of Property Management and housing looks like as well as how to run a carbon zero Property Management business. We also have tickets to give away for LPMA (NZ) 2019!!

Real IQ Talks to Property Management legend Bob Walters

He has been called the Godfather of Property Management. Bob Walters is simply, a Property Management legend. After nearly half a century working within the industry, we talk to Bob Walters about his career within the Property Management industry. From his early days, door knocking to collecting rent, all the way through to the beginning of LPMA and his journey to becoming the leading trainer and consultant both sides of the Tasman. Bob has simply done it all. In this 45 minute interview, Bob talks about his journey and gives an insight into what he believes the future of Property Management will look like. Interviewed by David Faulkner, the Director of Real iQ in July 2019.