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Property management chart of accounts: A complete guide
Managing property finances requires more than collecting rent and paying bills. To make informed decisions, you need a structured way to record, organise and report every financial transaction across your portfolio. This is where a chart of accounts …
What is a trust account and how does it work?
Managing financial responsibilities in real estate involves more than just rent collection and maintenance. A critical component is how you handle funds that do not belong to your business. For that, you need a clear understanding of trust accounts. …
5 ways real estate businesses can overcome volatility
The real estate industry is no stranger to fluctuations. Whether driven by interest rate changes, unemployment shifts, or evolving consumer sentiment – market volatility can significantly impact a business’s bottom line. However, while the exte…
Can commercial property be used as residential?
Did you know that the Australian housing market has a deficit of nearly 200,000 homes, unable to meet the current buyer demand? Meanwhile, many commercial spaces remain underutilised as businesses adapt to remote work and changing economic conditions…
How SGP created smart systems and sustainable growth
By automating trust accounting and standardising its core workflows, MRI Eagle CRM has helped this emerging agency slash administrative hours and maintain audit compliance, creating a scalable platform for continued growth.
Resident event ideas for every season
Providing a great experience that makes residents want to renew, review and refer others starts with creating vibrant communities and unforgettable moments. Come together with your residents to celebrate every season in style with the perfect event t…
How to increase tenant retention
High tenant turnover rates come with a host of challenges for property managers. Acquiring new tenants can be disruptive and costly, often involving strategic marketing, lead nurturing, tenant screening and unit viewings or preparation. You also run …
Industry research: share your voice in property management survey
It is hard to dispute that the property industry is the engine room of both Australia’s and New Zealand economy, with a cumulative value of over $10trillion in the residential market and $3trillion of that equate to the total value of assets currentl…