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Landlords could be using short term booking sites such as Airbnb in an attempt to contract out of the Residential Tenancies Act, however, by doing so they are exposing themselves to substantial risk and possible rent refunds. We became aware of the situation on a recent consultancy visit to Christchurch. A Business Development Manager highlighted that she noticed properties she had recently appraised for owners relisted on Airbnb.  Prior to the lockdown, these properties were used solely for short-term stays but instead of being used for one or two nights, they are being occupied for long term stays.

As many of us return to the office our industry got a glimpse of what the future of Property Management could and should look like. David Faulkner argues that we must learn lessons from the lockdown and evolve to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Michael Abbott is our guest this week on Property Management Wine Time. Michael is the CEO of Palace, New Zealand's largest Property Management Trust Account Software provider. Even though this business has grown rapidly over the last decade, it is still very much a family run business after being founded by Michael's father, Ron Abbott. We talk about the history of Palace which is now over two decades old. It also hasn't always been plain sailing for the team and Michael talks about the challenges they faced as well as looking into the future. Benchmarking and Artificial Intelligence have a big role to play in the future of Property Management. Who better to ask future?

There are few Property Managers in New Zealand that are more recognisable than Shadi Salehpour. This lady has a true passion for the industry and is well known for her tenacity, hard work and sometimes more elaborate social media posts!! But that is only half the story. Shadi shares her remarkable journey from escaping a war-ravaged country as a child and moving to New Zealand with her parents. Shadi is a former winner of the LPMA Property Manager of the Year and has played a pivotal part in the success story of The Rent Shop. Shadi believes property management is about people, take people away from the equation and there is no property, Shadi understands and appreciates the people she works with on a daily basis, tenants, tradesmen and other industry clients. Join us for our fourth Property Management Wine Time with probably our most extrovert guest yet!!

Bindi Norwell and Joanne Rae of REINZ agreed to join us for glass and a chat in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and just as the industry gets prepared for the drop from level 4 to level 3. Bindi is the CEO of REINZ and has had a monumental task over the last few weeks as she and her team have guided the industry through probably it's the greatest challenge in over 100 years of the Institute's history.  Joanne heads Property Management for REINZ and provides support for the many Property Managers across the country

Two years ago, Jack Vale took out the coveted Leading Property Managers Association Excellence in Business Development award whilst working for Tommy's Property Management. Now he has made the transition from Property Management to Real Estate sales. We decided to catch up with Jack during the Lockdown to see how he has coped with the transition, the influences he has had in his career and some of the projects that he is currently working on at the moment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.