More With Moreira: The Business Podcast

Desmond is talking to Ben Hume Managing Director of Evolve Property & Block Management. They discuss the ways in which block management companies are portrayed and what it takes to be a great block manager.  They also talk in depth about the challenges of managing new builds, the government’s approach and attitude towards property management and what people in the sector are really like.  There are way more good companies than bad but in the sector there is a battle going on, If you work in block management this podcast is a must, listen in and find out more.     KEY TAKEAWAYS  Current challenges  We have lots of new builds and as property managers we are having to put in lots of warranty claims because things haven’t been signed off properly or the work has been completed to the right standard  We are often seen as responsible but we don’t have anything to do with the build we come in after the building is complete to manage it  The agent gets the blame but this is completely misplaced  Staff  Clients