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Property management has always been the unsung hero, battling challenges behind the scenes. But in today’s market?

It’s operating on a completely different level. ⚖️

From rising regulation and compliance demands to growing tension between landlords and tenants, the role of the property manager has quietly evolved into one of the most complex jobs in real estate.

So what’s really going on behind the scenes… and what does it mean for investors?

In this episode, Ben is joined by two experts at the coalface: Phil Tarrant, CEO of Managed and host of the Smart Property Investment Show, and Corinne Bohan, Director of Image Property, to unpack the structural shift happening across the property management landscape.

Together, they explore how the industry is adapting (and where it’s struggling), plus what needs to change moving forward. Listen now!

 

P.S. 📌 Sign the Petition (URGENT – closes next week on 1 May):

Victorian Parliament Petition (VIC residents only): https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/improve-the-efficiency-and-fairness-of-the-residential-tenancies-list/
Change.org Petition (open to all): https://c.org/CjQx88vrbT

Plus, don’t miss the bonus episode where Ben (as the Chair of PICA) sits down with Dan Yeats, the investor at the heart of this petition, to unpack what went wrong, question the system, and what needs to change.

Resources Mentioned

  • FREE WEBINAR: Your Essential Property Market Update
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  • 💰 6 Ways to Improve Your Household Budget
    Looking to free up extra money in your household budget? We’ve got you. In our latest mini-series, Ben shares how to find hundreds of dollars in your budget (with and without refinancing)
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  • Learn more about Corrine and Image Property >>
  • Learn more about Phil’s platforms:
    • Smart Property Investment Show
      Check out his podcast for additional perspectives on property investing and market trends.
      👉 Start listening now >>
    • (NOT FREE) Start managing your property smarter
      Learn more about Managed, Phil’s property management software that’s streamlining payments, automating admin, and improving efficiency for property managers and investors.
      👉 Find out more >>
    • Check out full list of Phil’s episodes on The Property Couch!

Timestamps  

  • 00:00 – 594 | Landlord, Tenant & Tensions: Why Property Managers are ‘Caught in the Middle’ – Chat with Phil Tarrant & Corinne Bohan
  • 02:30 – Meet Corinne Bohan: From 300 to 7,000 Properties
  • 04:30 – Free Resources: 6 Mortgage Tips to Boost Cash Flow & Property Market Update Webinar
  • 06:50 – Property Management Has Changed Forever
  • 08:10 – The Hardest Job in Real Estate?
  • 14:10 – Who Does the Property Manager Work For?
  • 17:30 – Next-Gen vs Legacy Agencies
  • 22:00 – Regulation Tsunami Hits the Industry
  • 26:00 – Rental Law Changes Explained
  • 30:50 – Policy Overreach or Necessary Reform?
  • 34:30 – When Legislation Misses the Mark
  • 37:00 – Bond Reform: Good Intentions, Poor Execution?
  • 42:30 – Resetting Expectations Across the Market
  • 46:30 – The Truth: Most Tenancies Work
  • 50:30 – Regulation vs Market Forces
  • 52:30 – Should Housing Be a Right?
  • 55:30 – Tech Is Reshaping Property Management
  • 1:01:30 – Dan Yeats + Petition: Closing Soon