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Welcome to a very special Christmas edition of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and Renti. As we wrap up an eventful 2024, the boys are back to reflect on the year that was, sharing the highlights, surprises, and lessons from what has been a monumental 12 months in the world of property management. David Faulkner, Will Alexander, and Harrison Vaughan will take a look at the big events that shaped the year, celebrate the moments that made us laugh, and maybe even cringe, as they make their bold predictions for 2025. Will AI finally take over? Will David have another Oasis-related moment? And what's in store for property managers next year? Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a little downtime talk. The boys will share their holiday plans—whether it's sun-soaked beaches, BBQs with family, or just a much-needed break from the property management grind. So grab a glass of eggnog, settle in, and join us as we close out the year in style with plenty of laughs, insights, and festive cheer. It's the Christmas Special of The Alternative Property Management Show! Let's get into it!

Welcome to the final episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. Today, we're wrapping up this season with an exciting conversation about the future of property management. Our special guest is Luke Nicholls from the Proptech startup Keyhook, who successfully launched their innovative product at The PMC 2024. Luke shares insights on how AI is poised to transform the industry, from automation to smarter decision-making, and what that means for property managers moving forward. It's the perfect finale as we look ahead to the future of Proptech!

Welcome to this week's episode of The Alternative Property Management Show! We're excited to bring you a special guest, Claudia Smith, the co-founder of Renti. Claudia will share her inspiring journey in the world of Proptech, from the early days of launching Renti to the valuable lessons she's learned along the way as an entrepreneur. She'll also dive into what drives her passion for property management and why she loves this industry so much. This is our final show before The PMC 2024, so don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the key figures shaping the future of property management!

Welcome to The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming the property management industry. Our special guest is Alex Karafiloff from the Australian-based Proptech company Inspection Express, who will share insights into their game-changing launch of AI-powered 360-degree inspections. We'll explore how this cutting-edge technology is streamlining the inspection process, enhancing accuracy, and reshaping the future of property management.

Welcome to this week's special edition of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti! In this episode, we're joined by UK Property Management specialist Frank Webster, who will walk us through the array of potential changes facing landlords in the UK following a recent change in Government. We'll dive into key topics like Capital Gains Tax, rental reform, EPC regulations, and the rise of Build to Rent. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

Welcome to this week's edition of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti! In this episode, we're excited to feature the dynamic husband and wife duo, Michelle and Oliver Pearson, from the 2023 PMC Award-winning agency, Waikato Real Estate. Join us as we delve into their journey in Property Management, learn how they got their start, and discover what it's like working together as business partners.

On today's episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti, we sit down with Tegan Flynn, an experienced Property Manager from McGrath in Sydney. Managing an impressive portfolio of over 400 properties, Tegan shares her strategies, time management tips, and how she maintains strong client relationships while navigating the complexities of property management in a competitive market. Tune in to hear how Tegan continues to excel in this demanding role, and discover the insights behind her remarkable success in managing such a large portfolio.

Welcome to this week's episode of the Alternative Property Management Show! We're excited to dive into a fantastic lineup, starting with a special interview featuring Cat Dearlove, the PMC 2024 Conference Coordinator. Cat shares her journey into the world of conference planning and the unique challenges she faces working alongside industry icons Harrison Vaughan and David Faulkner. And for all the music lovers out there, with the announcement of the Oasis reunion, die-hard fan David Faulkner has something special for you. Get ready to test your knowledge as David sneaks in references to classic Oasis songs throughout the show. How many can you catch? Tune in and find out!

Welcome to the Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mandy Welch, founder and director of Eknows, and a property management specialist with a remarkable career spanning over three decades. From her early days as a property manager, to playing a pivotal role in proptech company Palace, Mandy has left an indelible mark on the industry. Now, as the leader of Eknows, she continues to drive innovation and excellence in property management. Mandy is also one of the esteemed judges for The PMC 2024 Gala Awards Night. Join us as we explore her journey and gain valuable insights into the world of property management.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by The PMC 2024 and Renti. In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Michelle De Villiers, Commercial Property Manager at BUPE. Michelle shares the fascinating story behind BUPE's founding, offering insights into its journey and growth. We'll also dive into an in-depth discussion comparing the nuances of commercial and residential property management. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on the distinct challenges and opportunities within each sector.

In this week's episode of Alternative Property Show, we dive deep into the latest trends and developments in New Zealand's rental market as there is a significant increase in available rental properties across the country. According to Trade Me data, there has been an astounding 40% rise in rental listings for July 2024 compared to the same time last year. With this surge in availability, we're left asking a critical question: Is the rental crisis finally over, or are we witnessing a temporary shift in the market? Join us as we unpack the numbers and what they mean for tenants, landlords, and the future of property management in New Zealand.

Welcome to another episode of the Alternative Property Management Show, where we dive deep into the world of property management with some of the industry's most influential figures. Today, we're thrilled to have Ashleigh Clutterbuck, the Business Development Manager for Ray White Metro, join us. With a decade of experience in property management under her belt, Ashleigh has navigated the challenges and triumphs of the industry with remarkable skill and insight. In this episode, she'll share the highlights of her 10-year career journey, discuss the evolving landscape of property management, and give us a sneak peek into what she'll be contributing as a panellist at The PMC 2024. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation!

To celebrate National Property Managers Day, Renti hosted the first-ever live-streamed Alternative Property Management Show, hosted by David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan with a special guest from Let's Rent, Shadi Salehpour as they talk about the industry they love and share some of the stranger stories from an industry that continues to deliver.

In our latest episode, the boys catch up with Ray White award winning Property Manager from Papamoa and Mount Maunganui Brynja Bell who has over two decades of experience within the Property Management industry. Also, there is a shock announcement as Harrison Vaughan considers running for Mayor of Wellington!!

The boys talk to Monica Chen, founder and Director of Uno Property Management based in Mt Eden, Auckland. Monica talks about her career, dealing with Chinese investors, what the future looks like and we also discuss the Going for Housing Growth announcement that was launched by Housing Minister Chris Bishop last week.

Coming from the Deep South of New Zealand, Leeann Tautari is the founder and director of Rent South, a successful boutique and award-winning property management company in Invercargill. The boys talk to Leeann about the best pies in New Zealand, Ferrero Rocher, running a small team and what the future holds as well as her REINZ Ambassador role for the Property Management sector.

David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander chew the fat on the hot topic of the day. The slowdown of the rental market in New Zealand. For the first time in a long time, supply is outweighing demand and we are seeing properties sitting longer on the rental market. Does this mean that rents are going to drop? We catch up with the boys.

Property Maintenance sucks!! Taylor Coleman is one of the founders of Tapi, the Property Management maintenance workflow system that has changed how we manage maintenance in the property management sector. Tapi has witnessed phenomenal growth since it was founded in Wellington, New Zealand seven years ago. Now, they facilitate maintenance for over a quarter of a million properties across New Zealand and Australia. It is a remarkable journey. You will be able to see Taylor live at The PMC 2024 on the Proptech panel.

In 2012, Nic Fren started out in real estate and he was struggling. Then, in the last chance saloon, he convinced a vendor to do what no one was doing in his patch. List his property on Facebook. This was the start of something big. Nic soon managing social media accounts for real estate agencies and boasts over 1,000 clients in 8 different countries. You can see Nic in person at The PMC 2024

Meet Brodie McPhie from Belle Property in Melbourne. She is a Business Development Manager Superstar and a speaker at The PMC 2024. Brodie has won a raft of awards including BDM of the Year for Victoria in 2023. She also spoke at AREC 2023 and will be on stage in Wellington in October. She catches up with David, Will and Harrison to share some invaluable tips and tricks.

Welcome to the Alternative Property Management show, powered by Renti. In this week's episode, we're excited to bring you an in-depth review of the AREC 2024 conference, recently held on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our host, David Faulkner, sits down with Will Alexander to discuss the key learnings and insights from this premier real estate event. From innovative property management strategies to the latest trends shaping the market, we'll cover it all. Stay tuned as we delve into the highlights and takeaways that can help elevate your property management game.

LVR, DTI, OCR. What does it all mean and how does the Reserve Bank and the Government influence property and rent? The Alternative Property Management Show are joined by renowned mortgage broker Kris Pedersen to gain invaluable insights and we also talk about the recent announcement about the financial strife of Kāinga Ora.

Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan bring up the topic of 'Tech Stacking' whilst David Faulkner, who is starting to show his age, has no idea what 'Tech Stacking' is. Anyway, once the conversation flows, David actually does know a thing or two about it as the boys discuss the importance of 'PropTech', how it should be used to increase productivity and how much is too much.

There is only one topic to talk about this week. There was a sense of disappointment across the Property Management industry last week when Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced that the Residential Property Managers Bill would be scrapped. Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander as they discuss and debate why the bill was scrapped and what happens from here.

It is a new season and the boys are back ahead of The PMC 2024. In our first episode, Will Alexander steps into the future as he writes a letter to himself to open in 2034. He writes about AI and the impact it will have on Property Management and how we do business. We are also joined by Drake Farmer, the COO of Renti as they kindly get behind us again for another fun-filled year.

The conference is finally here. The boys discuss The PMC 2023 and talk about the speakers they are looking forward to listening to. David and Harrison talk about how they organise the conference and why they do it. The boys also talk about what has been good and what has been a challenge in 2023.

Leeann Tautari is the founder of Rent South, a small but growing Property Management start-up from the deep south city of Invercargill. She joins the boys for a chat a week out from The PMC 2023 where she is starring on the Startup panel. She talks to us about her journey in Property Management and what made her start her own company and we also get into the important topic of why people from Southland roll their r's!!

Working out of Hamilton, Nic Elliottyson is a successful BDM working for Lodge City Rentals whom have a large portfolio of properties in the Waikato. Nic's hospitality background has served her well in her career and she has made a smooth transition from Property Manager to Business Development. She catches up with the boys as they discuss all things new business in property management

Not many people would be brave enough to start a Property Management company, but imagine starting one when a Government introduces a policy that disincentives property investors. Homely has just celebrated its second birthday and the founder of Homely Property Management Villi Tosi joins us for a chat. Villi will be a panellist on at The PMC 2023 in Wellington in November. He talks about how he got started, the challenges he has faced and what the future holds.

David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan catch up with Dean Larritt who talks about all things property maintenance including project management, working with two All Blacks and what Property Managers need to learn to maximise income from property investment

In our Post-Election special, few people in New Zealand have a greater insight into the workings of Parliament than the excellent Holly Bennett. Director of Government relations and communications firm Awhi and also Engage, a company that teaches you how to lobby the Government, Holly brings a fresh perspective to our industry as she educates us on how the new Government may work and what our industry needs to consider as the Residential Property Management Bill works its way through Parliament under a new Executive.

David Faulkner said last week he would never talk about Methamphetamine again. That was until Miles Stratford of Safe & Healthy Homes Solutions challenged David who subsequently invited him onto the show for a robust debate as to what the standards should be around Methamphetamine contamination in rentals. Stratford rose to fame when the Meth pandemic was in full swing. He became the unofficial spokesperson for the Meth testing industry as the media-frenzied on stories about properties contaminated with Meth. In 2018, the Gluckman Report changed everything and the industry was dealt an almost terminal blow overnight. Miles joins us to argue the point that Gluckman got it wrong. Can he convince the boys that he is right and Sir Peter Gluckman was wrong?

It is over five years since the Gluckman Report blew away the shackles that were the debacle of testing for Methamphetamine across New Zealand. However, as a bill to change the law that will set definitive standards around safe levels languishes in Parliament, we still have no clear means that everyone works to. David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss what needs to be done.

When a landlord engages a Property Management company and the landlord breaches the Residential Tenancies Act, who should be liable? David Faulkner and Will Alexander discuss a case that potentially has significant repercussions for the Property Management industry and what lessons can be learnt.

Julia Day is a Team Leader at Tommy's Property Management and works for Harrison Vaughan. She started her career at Property Brokers and also worked for David Faulkner. Julia talks about her career in Property Management, how she got started and the influence that Joanne Rae is having on her career. David also goes off on a tangent about Methamphetamine.

In this week's show, the boys catch up with New Zealand Property Management legend and South Island stalwart, Hayley Stevenson who will be talking at The PMC 2023 in November. The boys put it to Hayley that she is the 'GOAT' of Property Management in New Zealand and get to hear about what makes Hayley tick and how she got into property management. She was also a pretty good racing driver in her day!!

In this week's show, the boys are joined by Aussie Property Management trainer and coach, Hermione Gardener, Director of Sidekick. Hermione tells us about her story in property management, what makes her tick and what she believes makes a great property management company. Hermione has a wealth of experience and has learnt from some of the best in the business.

In this week's episode, the boys are joined by Let's Rent Director and Founder, Shadi Salehpour. Shadi will be joining us on the Start-Up Panel at The PMC 2023. We find out what makes Shadi tick and what are the lessons she has learnt since starting her business

In this weeks edition of the Alternative Property Management Show, Harrison has left is car keys and wallet in Auckland after a big night out and cannot be tracked down. Meanwhile, David Faulkner and Will Alexander have an intelligent discussion around what will happen to our industry when regulation takes affect after the Government released the draft bill for regulation of the Property Management industry

Thinking of buying a rent roll? What are the risks? Well there are plenty and if you do not know what to look for, it could be a very costly exercise. Buy at the right price and do your due diligence well, it could be a very good investment. In this show, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan talk about the pros and cons of buying a rent roll and we ask the question, are they over valued?

In this weeks episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, David, Will and Harrison compare different beers and then get serious about the concerns landlords will have leading into the election. This list goes on. Rent controls, CCCFA, Interest deductibility and the Tenancy Tribunal. And Will has a unique story about a tenant eating a house!!

David featured in a recent news article about the concerns tenants have leading into the General Election in October. In this episode, David, Will and Harrison discuss each of these five topics and we also discuss the serious matter as to why Bayleys Head Office only drink Lion Red?

David is back from the UK and he catches up with Will Alexander of Bayleys and Harrison Vaughan of Tommys as they discuss the role that Build to Rent could have in New Zealand and why we like the model.

This week we celebrate International Property Management Day. David Faulkner who is recording this in the UK catches up with Will Alexander who has some big news and Harrison Vaughan and we talk about what we love about the industry. We also talk about the role that REINZ has to play regarding Property Management and what the future might hold.

In our latest episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, our token millennial, Harrison Vaughan of Tommy's Property Management gives David and Will a lesson on how to use social media in Property Management. Pick up tips and tricks from one of the industry influencers.

In the first of a 2 part podcast, David Faulkner, Will Alexander and Harrison Vaughan discuss the pros and cons of having a Business Development Manager in Property Management and what to expect from them. We discuss working with sales teams, building referrals and organically growing a database. We also look at the expectations business owners should have around a BDM as well as numeration

Churn of Property Managers is a constant challenge. As we know, the job has many areas of conflict, lots of moving parts and no two days are the same. For bosses, you have to get the balance right regarding pay in relation to income and this sometimes is not easy. We discuss all the issues relating to retaining good people within our industry in a must listen topic.

Property Management could be looking at radical change. The traditional model of Property Management is potentially about to be turned on its head. New technology and utilising data to allow artificial intelligence to accurately help us make decisions as to how we run our businesses. We are joined by special guest and CEO of Tapi, Tal Meser as we discuss the future of our industry and how AI and automation will have a radical impact on the future of property management across New Zealand and beyond.

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.

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.

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.