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  • Traditional PM role needs major revampChanging the title of a poperty manager is the tip of the iceberg - what other industry can you attend a part time TAFE course for 8 weeks (2 hours a ...21 May 18:14
  • Traditional PM role needs major revampIt needs to start from the top so until those many sales based Directors start to appreciate and value their property management team, then how can th...21 May 17:34
  • Traditional PM role needs major revampThanks Ben and Deniz for your feedback and thoughts - thanks also to Simon21 May 16:17
  • Traditional PM role needs major revampOne of the fantastic points our company offers, that other agents don't do in our area. One person can't do it all. Tenants demands are also higher no...21 May 14:57
  • Traditional PM role needs major revampGreat article Stacey. Agree completely. The old language is definitely holding back some of the best agencies and professionals in our industry. Until...21 May 13:01
  • Fair Work targets agents in follow-up blitzThe lodgement of employment agreements are only part of the modern award up until end Dec 2013 and only apply in Queensland, NSW & SA until that time.15 May 14:26
  • Banks continue to face funding cost pressuresMaybe I am just another cynic, but I still find it hard to understand why our interest rates are so high when I can borrow money against real estate i...15 May 11:12
  • Merger of state institutes possibleIn response to Chris Goodway REIA is the National body but it is controlled by the state REI's. The proposal is to turn things around the other way an...14 May 15:51
  • Merger of state institutes possibleThat would be Great if all the laws in all the States were the same!14 May 13:13
  • Merger of state institutes possibleI have not had much to do with REIA but as an REI member I took it for granted that REIA was the National body for Real Estate in Australia with repre...14 May 12:52
  • Merger of state institutes possibleIt appears that there are various levels of efficency within the various state institutes and these should be addressed carefully. When you can obtain...14 May 12:35
  • Rental Express to buy RUN Property for $65mLess competition equals higher charges to landlords.14 May 10:50
  • Video targets hesitant agency ownersNow is the time! I would of thought it was the worst time to start as a business owner. With sales volumes down 40 to 50 % on historical averages busi...10 May 20:59
  • Charity offers agents, PMs unique serviceTop idea. Someone's trash is someones treasure. Would be great to see agencies embrace this10 May 11:51
  • Charity offers agents, PMs unique serviceThanks Simon for the opportunity to share what we do at Heart for the Homeless. Here is to hoping that your readers capture our Moving Cities Initiati...10 May 11:30
  • REIA calls for FHB stimulus in BudgetI totally disagree with any manipulation with the housing market or any other, by Governments. The reverse needs to happen. Get rid of this FHB grant ...07 May 15:23
  • RBA urged to slash cash rate to 2pcThe reason why the housing market is sluggish is “PRICE” if they are not buying, your price is to HIGH … you don’t lower the interest rates for the bu...07 May 13:27
  • RBA urged to slash cash rate to 2pcThe reason interest rates are so low in Europe and the US is because they have unemployment in excess of of 10% in most cases and are in debt up to th...07 May 12:55
  • Video next big thing in PMGreat article Stacey! Video is truly the new frontier in real estate. Many who use it call it a 'game changer' in their business. I loved speaking to ...06 May 13:43
  • Auctions can work in PerthWe tried a set date sale format. It was a disaster. Just brought stupid offers from bargain hunters and left genuine buyers scared to make an offer. A...03 May 16:32