The Alternative Property Management Show

Real iQ talks to Tether CEO Brandon ven Blerk

Brandon ven Blerk has invented a device that could radically change the way we monitor the performance of housing not just in New Zealand, but across the world. Tether is a small device that will monitor the performance of the property and will provide valuable data to landlords and tenants alike to help them improve their comfort and wellbeing. It is also remarkably affordable and could potentially save you money through reduced insurance premiums. Brandon’s company Tether is a start up Proptech company which is based on the North Shore of Auckland. Originally from South Africa, Brandon catches up with Director of Real iQ, David Faulkner, for the latest edition of the Real iQ Property Management Podcast

Real iQ talks to Nidd Reality Business Manager Rachael Bird

Rachael Bird is one of the new generations of leaders within the Property Management industry. Thrust into a leadership role, Rachael has not just survived, she has thrived leading one of Dunedin’s most well established Property Management businesses. Rachael talks about leadership, the future of Property Management and what makes Nidd Reality so special.

Real iQ talks to Will Alexander

From professional cyclist competing around the world to Property Management. Will Alexander has a great story to tell. After a bad crash ruined his cycling career, Will had to find a job. His mother and former CEO of Barfoot and Thompson pushed Will into Property Management and he has never looked back since. Will has had a distinguished career with both Barfoot and Thompson and Auckland Property Management. Now he's out on his own! We talk to Will about his career, regulation of the Property Management industry, outsourcing, technology and what the future holds for the industry and for Will Alexander.

Real iQ talks to Jack Vale from Tommys Property Management

Tommy's are synonymous when you think of real estate in Wellington, New Zealand. They have over a 40% market share of the city. However, they have on recently launched their Property Management division in February 2017. Not many people expected two young lads at 21 years old to succeed, but 18 months into the adventure they have seen phenomenal growth and now have a team of four. David Faulkner catches up with their young Business Development Manager Jack Vale to talk about how they did it, what lessons they have learnt and what to expect in the future.

Real iQ talk to Kevin Reilly

Kevin Reilly has been serving tenants for over 30 years in the Manawatu. He is recognised throughout the country for his service to tenants and is now about to retire at the age of 70. Kevin is a pulverising figure, with strong social views. In this podcast, we look to take an alternative view from the side of tenants. Originally from Northern Ireland, Kevin was brought up as a Catholic in Protestant Belfast and has learned to fight for the underdog. Kevin does not hold back on his opinions.

Real iQ talk to Tal Meser of Tapi

Tal Meser is a young entrepreneur building an amazing Proptech business called Tapi. This Wellington-based company is taking New Zealand by storm. Tapi is an online repair and maintenance software application that enhances relationships between tenants, landlords and property managers by speeding up the process of dealing with maintenance. Tapi has global ambitions and Tal shares his story to David Faulkner.

Real IQ interview with Frank Webster Part 2

The second part of our two-part interview with UK Property Management legend Frank Webster. In the second part of the interview Frank talks with Real iQ's David Faulkner about the future of Property Management, retaining staff and also looks at the differences between the UK and New Zealand.

Interview with Frank Webster from FindersKeepers, Oxford, England

Frank Webster is Property Management royalty. His career spans over 30 years with Oxford based Property Management company FindersKeepers, one of the UK's most revered Property Management company. Frank recently spent time in New Zealand and we took the chance to catch up with him and discuss all things Property Management. In this two part podcast, we look at comparisons between NZ and Uk plus we discuss the future of industry.