How to value a strata roll

How to value a strata roll

Managing strata rolls can be a great strategy to generate revenue and improve the value of your real estate business.   Where a rent roll covers the leased apartments or homes you manage, your strata roll covers the management of entire apartment blocks, i.e. a Strata Plan. Your strata roll may include a mix of bijou buildings with only 12 units, medium size blocks and larger complexes with up to 200 apartments and car spaces.   Managing a strata plan is a lot of work. The role includes organising garden maintenance, external cleaning and repairs in common areas.

Affordable property investing: is BRICKX the answer?

Affordable property investing: is BRICKX the answer?

With property values soaring (some Australian suburbs have risen by 50 percent in the last five years), many prospective homebuyers are finding themselves priced completely out of the market.   Property has the potential to be an incredible financial stabiliser and is seen as a smart investment, however those who can’t get their foot in the door have no chance of joining the party.   Or do they? A new ‘disruptor’ has recently been launched, which claims to put buyers on the ladder to home ownership with a starting price of just $100.

Three tools that are making property admin easier

Three tools that are making property admin easier

No matter what industry you are in, one of the secrets to running a profitable small business (i.e. real estate agency) is to have efficient systems and processes.   By standardising the way you do things, you can allow your business to run without you and free up the time of your staff.   Along with the importance of systems is the need for time-saving tools. Combine the right management software with the correct systems and you will reduce dozens of the pain points which can slow down your business. 

Aged care meets medium density living

Aged care meets medium density living

In 1950s Australia, the message ‘Populate or Perish’ was received with gusto by Australian families, many of whom produced several children to boost the foundations of the nation.   As we near the year 2020, this ‘Baby Boomer’ generation is reaching their twilight years. Their children are grown and have flown the nest, work is winding down and their housing needs are changing from spacious family blocks to practical apartments.   Unlike previous generations, the Baby Boomers are not letting retirement slow them down.

Protecting your rent roll during the sale process

Protecting your rent roll during the sale process

When you own a real estate agency, your rent roll makes up a huge part of the value. You put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into building it up and maintaining it.   Despite all the hard work which goes into building a rent roll, one of the threats it faces is from the people who come into contact with it every day. An example I came to hear about involved a disgruntled property manager defecting to the competition after a rent roll changed hands. Once they had established themselves at the new business, they began ringing landlords and convincing them to jump ship.