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  1. PropertyMan66

    body corporates

    BC or Strata Management The entire industry and the property management industry suffers from the fact that the roles are not property related at all, both property managers and strata managers are people managers. The skills required for the roles are usually absent in these people because...
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    BC Fees - finding out what others are paying

    BC Fees Your unit entitlements appear a bit out of kilter - but Queensland resort-style properties do have a reputation for expensive extras and it appears you have the whole set in your complex. In regard to the breakdown of fees - there is usually an administration fund which is the 'running...
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    Letting fee?

    Double dipping? You're right Monopoly, the usual letting fee is 1-2 weeks rent. It used to be always one week on the eastern seaboard and two in the west, but the east caught up and up went the fees. You can negotiate it back to one week in most instances. Regarding the advertising costs...
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    can I sack my PM mid lease?

    I am not aware of any agent ever suing for a few months management fees, it wouldn't be worth the hassle. It is of course far better to exit your agreement by negotiation with the agent.:)
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    Tenant wants a credit for two baths full of water??

    These posts aren't demeaning to tenants, they're just having some fun at their expense - another words they're taking the mickey - I'm sure most of us have been tenants at some stage and it's just funny - It's the Aussie way, after all!:)
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    Non responsive tennants-what would you do

    It is unfortunate, Amadio, but we have to live within the constraints of the law. It may be reasonable for a single person dwelling with a single male occupant to be viewed twice a day whilst for sale, but it may not be reasonable for a 4 bedroom home with an invalid hubby, nightshift working...
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    can I sack my PM mid lease?

    It's that simple really Yes neK, the agent has no authority to take fees other than those on the agreement, which are a % of rent received.
  8. PropertyMan66

    Corporate Body/Strata Management Problems

    'Strata Wars' Strata Management [or Body Corporate Management as it used to be called in NSW and still is called in VIC & QLD] is a messy place to have a power struggle. I can understand the previous SM deciding to let go. A Strata manager's job is essentially to do the delegated business tasks...
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    Non responsive tennants-what would you do

    Hi Josko I would be a little careful quoting 'ANY number of occasions. I have had several orders in the CTTT that would disagree with this interpretation. At the risk of restating myself, reasonable is the term up for discussion with the Tribunal. What may seem reasonable for the owner is often...
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    Holiday Rentals advice??

    Some research would help you out considerably Holiday letting and short term rentals is a growing industry in Australia. Take a look at the following sites for research on how the experts are cashing in. www.rent-a-home.com.au www.yesbookit.com.au www.stayz.com.au You can self manage, use a...
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    Non responsive tennants-what would you do

    Two things.. Firstly, 'how do you get access'; in NSW you can only enter 4 times per year unless it is an emergency. Your PM does need to give written notice and he is obliged to work with the tenant in setting an suitable time. If this fails (and it appears it will), your PM can apply to the...
  12. PropertyMan66

    Pm For Glenroy, Mel

    Glenroy, Victoria I am always loathe to recommend a property management department that I have not personally used - however I do know members of the Barry Plant group quite well and I can tell you that they have instigated a property management training division tasked with improving service...
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    can I sack my PM mid lease?

    Termination of Management Agency Agreements The management agency agreement is a commercial agreement between the property owner and the real estate agent. It will have a clause for termination and this is usually entered by the agent and agreed by the owner. 30 days is a common notice period...
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