Despite “the toughest 12 months in the last 30 years”, savvy investors were able to get ahead during the market downturn, ...
By Emma Ryan • 11 Sep 2019
How the Victorian tenancy reforms compare to the rest of Australia
It’s been predicted that the recent tenancy reforms in Victoria would have a ripple effect outward to the other states...
By Tim Neary • 12 Oct 2017
How this agency leased 53 properties in a single month
January was an “extremely” busy month for Richardson & Wrench’s North Sydney leasing team, leasing a staggerin...
By Tim Neary • 06 Feb 2019
How this PM achieved financial freedom
Getting divorced can be a serious hit to your personal finances, and in this podcast we hear from an experienced propert...
By Priya Murthy • 01 Sep 2016
How to ask clients for referrals
Ask any experienced real estate agent where their best source of business comes from, and they will most likely say it's...
By Priya Murthy • 24 Aug 2015
How to avoid a bad builder
Despite doing as much research as possible, some builders are not always what they appear to be. Here’s how one invest...
By Priya Murthy • 26 Apr 2017
How to avoid a DIY disaster
The rise of property reality television shows is inspiring investors and landlords on do-it-yourself renovations, but on...
By Tim Neary • 27 Sep 2017
How to avoid dodgy tradies
Consumer Protection has released a guide to help renovators avoid dodgy workers, after a handyman was fined for pocketi...
By Priya Murthy • 23 Feb 2017
How to avoid problem tenants
If you’re managing multiple rental properties, certain problems are bound to arise with tenants and it can be tricky t...
By Priya Murthy • 15 Sep 2015
How to be a good property manager, according to one
A good property manager can make life easier for an investor whereas a bad manager can turn an investment property into ...
By Eliot Hastie • 17 Jul 2018
How to be a manager that people respect
Earning the trust and respect of your employees is no guaranteed feat. The key, as a management trainer explains, is add...
By Priya Murthy • 26 Feb 2017
How to be a winner
While technology is important in property management, it shouldn’t replace the need for the personal ‘one-on-one’ ...
By Riaz Hasan • 04 Oct 2012
How to best advise your clients as apartment construction booms
Apartment supply is beginning to top out in some areas, so knowing which areas have the highest density could increase ...
By Tim Neary • 05 Oct 2018
How to build your professional network: top tips for PMs
Everyone in the industry has their own way of doing things, and different things work for different people. ...
By Priya Murthy • 18 Aug 2015
How to choose the best tenant
Making the right choice of tenant for your rental is almost as important as choosing the right property. Good tenants pl...
By Priya Murthy • 05 Jan 2016
How to communicate effectively
We generally hear from tenants when they are unhappy or believe that the property managers are accusing them of somethin...
By Priya Murthy • 26 Apr 2016
How to find a gem among the weeds
When you’re looking to add another property to your portfolio, a search online may bring up a shabby-looking house wit...
By Tim Neary • 24 Sep 2017
How to find and keep the perfect tenant
In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show podcast, property management expert and investor Lisa Ind...
By Priya Murthy • 27 Sep 2016
How to find staff on social media
Much has been said about how social media can be used to boost an agency’s image and prospect new business. However, l...
By Priya Murthy • 30 Nov 2015
How to find the right CRM
When deciding on the right CRM, an agency needs to first understand its needs and expectations so it can better organise...
By Priya Murthy • 05 Nov 2015