The Alternative Property Management Show

After two incredible days in Auckland, The Alternative Property Management Show team — Will Alexander, Harrison Vaughan, and David Faulkner — sit down to unpack all the action from The PMC 2025.

From inspiring keynote speakers to groundbreaking tech reveals, the event once again proved why it’s the biggest date on the property management calendar. The trio share their biggest takeaways, favourite sessions, and a few behind-the-s...

With The PMC just around the corner, join us for our last episode before the conference as we welcome Luke Nicholls, CEO and Founder of Keyhook (our Platinum Sponsor). It’s been a whirlwind 12 months since their launch at PMC 2024, and Luke shares the highs, the lows, and the key lessons learnt in scaling rapidly in the property management space. We also dig into the recent government announcement that finally settles the long unre...

With just one week until The PMC 2025, the boys are back together and fired up. This week we dig into breaking news from the UK: the Green Party recently voted to “abolish landlords”, promising sweeping reforms to the private rental sector. (landlordtoday.co.uk) Could such an idea take root here in New Zealand? What would it mean for property owners, managers, and renters, especially with our general election just 12 months away? W...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, David Faulkner and Will Alexander are joined by Vanessa Williams, General Manager of Marketing at realestate.co.nz. 

Vanessa shares her insights into the current real estate and rental market trends across New Zealand and offers practical tips for property managers looking to rent properties faster. From the importance of hi...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, solo host David Faulkner digs deep with Andrew Eagles, CEO of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). They explore what must be done to improve the quality and efficiency of New Zealand housing, particularly through the NZGBC’s newly released Existing Homes Roadmap. Andrew explains how deep and shallow retrofits, exp...

In this special episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, Cat Dearlove the Event Maestro that brings The PMC to life, and David Faulkner sit down to dig deeper into why David has been SO passionate about Property Management for more than two decades.

As a larger-than-life personality with big dreams and a vision for the industry's future, get to know David on a more personal level in this special episode of The Alterna...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we’re joined by Sarina Gibbon from Tenancy Advisory Ltd to unpack the latest MBIE Tenancy Tribunal report.

We explore the key trends, what they mean for property managers and landlords, and how they could shape the sector moving forward. The conversation also covers two hot-button issues: the push for allowing pets in rental...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we talk with Adam Gordon, Founder and Director of the All Clear Group—a trusted leader in property compliance testing and risk management. Adam guides us through critical challenges in the rental sector, including the complexities of mould contamination—its various types, root causes, and proactive steps property managers ca...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, co-host Will Alexander takes center stage as he celebrates winning the REINZ 2025 Award for Innovation.

Will unpacks how his groundbreaking AI tool is transforming property management at Bayleys—from providing instant rental appraisals that boost efficiency and referrals, to training AI on New Zealand legislation and analysi...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we sit down with AI specialist Michael Sanz, founder and CEO of Teams by Design, a company that helps property management businesses scale through the power of virtual assistants. Michael shares his expert insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the property management industry—what changes we can expect, how qu...

n this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we welcome a special guest co-host — Erin Kielo from MRI Software, the Foundation Sponsor of The PMC. Filling in for Will Alexander (who’s off enjoying Australia), Erin brings her unique perspective as a former property manager from Canada turned proptech professional.

We dive into the recent MBIE audit of Tommy’s Property Ma...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we hear from Queensland-based rent roll strategy expert Aaron Emery — founder of Rent Roll Mastery. Aaron dives into the often-overlooked opportunities agencies have to boost their income: improving profit per management rather than just growing volume. He explains how revenue leaks can be plugged and how to plan strategical...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, we’re joined by Melbourne-based Business Development Coach and founder of Rise, Sarah Cincotta. Sarah opens up about her incredible journey—from overcoming serious health challenges to becoming a leading voice in purpose-driven business development. She shares how she supports clients through a process of discovery, nurturin...

This episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, brought to you by The PMC and powered by Renti, features REINZ Property Management Ambassador Leeann Tautari of RentSouth.

A multiple award winner—including recognition at The PMC Awards—Leeann shares how entering awards has helped shape her business, build credibility, and inspire her team. We discuss the power of recognition in the property management industry and why now ...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, powered by Renti and brought to you by The PMC, we sit down with Anna Pengally from proptech maintenance powerhouse Tapi. Anna shares Tapi’s journey and what brings her to New Zealand, diving deep into how artificial intelligence and big data are revolutionising maintenance in property management. We explore what the future holds for Tapi, and of course, settle the ultima...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, powered by Renti and brought to you by The PMC 2025, we sit down with Kay Glendining from Bayleys St Heliers. Having learned from some of the best in the business — including Megan Jaffe at Ray White Remuera — Kay shares her journey of growing a rent roll from scratch to over 100 properties. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for the craft, Kay opens up about the j...

In the latest episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, powered by Renti and in conjunction with The PMC 2025, we’re joined by Matt Ball — Advocacy Manager for the New Zealand Property Investors Federation and self-confessed political tragic. Matt shares insights from his extensive work in Wellington, where he lobbies across the political spectrum to represent landlords and investors. We unpack the NZPIF’s advocacy effor...

In this episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, the boys are joined by legal eagle and all-round top lady Sarina Gibbon — General Manager of the Auckland Property Investors Association and founder of Tenancy Advisory Ltd. Sarina shares her journey from law school to becoming one of the most influential voices in New Zealand's rental sector. She challenges the fear-based narratives often found in property management, ad...