The Alternative Property Management Show

Mental health and Property Management

The boys are back and this week they are discussing how mental health is impacting our industry. Tenants and landlords alike are coming under financial pressure and this makes its way to the coalface of our industry. What causes the issues, how is it impacting the industry and how do we protect our Property Managers from this increasingly complex issue.

Pets in rental properties. Has Tenancy Tribunal got this right?

We have seen a trend in the Tenancy Tribunal in the past few weeks. A number of adjudicators are throwing out pet clauses saying they are unenforceable. Does this mean that tenants are now allowed pets and landlords can do nothing about it? We also get an opinion from ChatGPT on the matter. It is unbelievable to listen to. From obese Guinea Pigs to Flemish rabbits. This show has it all.

Should we return to 90 day no cause terminations?

Welcome back to the Alternative Property Management show as we get ready for The PMC 2023! In our first show of season two, we debate the merits of the National Party announcement that they will revert back to no cause terminations if elected in the upcoming General Election. The Labour Government banned no cause terminations as part of their reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2020. However, some think that this has contributed to tenant being marginalised and has contributed to a growing social housing waitlist. Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander for a lively debate.

The PMC 2022 Preview and are we heading for a grim 2023?

In the final episode of 2022, David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander talk about The PMC 2022, previewing the speaker line up and the boys also discuss the impact of rising interest rates and David gives an update on his disagreement with Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team over refusing to put the price on For Rent signs

What is market rent and should prices be on For Rent signs?

In our penultimate episode before The PMC 2022, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the topics of the day in Property Management. In this week's episode, David talks about his experience with the Tenancy Compliance and Investigation Team after they contact him about not having a price on a For Rent sign. The guys also talk about whether there should be an amendment around what constitutes market rent and whether should there be a limit as to what rent can increase by.

Do insurance companies need to evolve in their approach to rentals?

Insurance companies hold a huge influence on how we run the property management industry. But should insurance companies be allowed to view applications that a tenant makes to rent a property and can this have a detrimental impact on a certain demographic of tenants. We discuss this in our latest episode of the Alternative Property Management Show.

What will regulation of the Property Management industry look like?

This week, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the regulation of the Property Management industry. This will be a prominent feature of The PMC 2022 with our political debate taking centre stage at the conference. Our panel debate the merits of regulation and what it could be like as well as what it means for tenants and landlords.

Are Property Managers breaching privacy guidelines?

Consumer NZ has released a report on how the property management industry is tackling new privacy guidelines which where implemented by the Office of the Privacy Commission. The report is critical of the property management industry. But is it fair? Join us with special guest Catherine Goodwin from Goodwins in Auckland as well as Will Alexander from Renti in our latest podcast.