ISSUE 9// MAY EDITION
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MAMA'S RULE (& PROPERTY MANAGERS TOO) Hi and #welcometothehood! In this month's edition, we have tuned
THE ROLE OF A PROPERTY MANAGER
into our feminine (and floral) side to honour all the amazing mama's in our lives. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I mean they make the world go around, so it comes as no surprise that our entire Property Management team are working Mum's. That alone explains why things run so well (lol)! Seriously though, aside from being awesome
NEW DIGS FOR SALE
Mum's they are also awesome Property Managers and combined have the most experience of any other local agency. Fact! Curious to know exactly what is they do and how they can help you manage your property investment? Checkout Page 3.
MONTH IN REVIEW We also want to share the love with another multitasking mum Sheerene and congratulate her on just reaching 10 years of
HOUSE OF THE MONTH
employment! Forget Zuul or Dana, Sheerene is the gatekeeper you want on your team. It's not always rainbows and sunshine on that front desk but we think you do an amazing job caring for all our clients and we Thank You!
GET TO KNOW YOUR HOOD
Finally, we caught up with local surfing legend and 30-year retail veteran Simon Emms from Merimbula Surf Shop. He has done some amazing things for our community in those 30 years (too many to
THE FUN PAGE
list here) but if you love the water & surfing then his shop is absolutely worth a visit. Catch that interview on Page 12. As always, we thank you for reading and hope you enjoy the edition!
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T H E
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P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E R
A property manager is a kickass third party (like us) who is hired by a landlord or property investor to manage the day-to-day operations at a rental property. Contrary to popular belief Property Manager's don't just collect the rent, they provide a valuable comprehensive management service, which includes the following: Inspect the investment property and recommend any possible works required or issues that may arise due to legislation prior to leasing Provide a comparable rental market appraisal Advertise property for rent & screening of prospective tenants Conduct background checks on prospective tenants & obtain references Provide a tenancy agreement ensuring any special conditions are included Collect 2 weeks rent and lodge 4 weeks bond to secure the rental Complete a thorough ingoing inventory report, photographs & water reading Conduct a 3-month inspection to check tenant has moved in smoothly & that no repairs are required, the property is being maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Report findings to Landlord Collect the rent and ensure the tenant makes payments on time Pay any maintenance, insurance, strata levies, water and council rates on behalf of the landlords, Provide regular financial statements and detailed end of financial year statements Act as the intermediary person with communications and any issues, lease negotiations and rental increases Attend to court to represent the landlord if a dispute cannot be resolved Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure the property is returned to near same condition At the end of the tenancy, finalise the bond and inventory with the tenant Keep up to date with any changing legislation regarding asbestos, balconies, decks, water efficiency tests, any duty of care matters, and foresee probable future damages
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GET TO KNOW YOUR HOOD S I M O N O W N E R
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This month we got to hang ten with super cool Simon Emms, proud owner of Merimbula's longest standing Surf Shop. In 1987 Simon took over the store and what was only supposed to be a 5-year plan quickly evolved into a 30-year stint (and still counting)! Call it love or call it crazy there is no denying that 30 years in the retail biz is a bloody remarkable milestone. He has survived the GFC, globalisation and the rise of online shopping but amidst all these pressures he still opens the doors 7-days a week. What a local legend! When asked about his key to success it's simple, surfing is his life, and nothing makes him happier than providing his surfing knowledge to generation after generation of grommets. Besides, we think it's impossible to be unhappy in your career when boardies and thongs are your uniform. Thanks for your time Simon and I promise that wasn't a mobile phone I took your photo with (lol) 1. WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF THE JOB? The kids (grommets)
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L I K E S surfing skiing food & eating out family & our new grandson theatre & the movies travel sister store Fatman & the Goddess
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2. WHAT'S THE WORST PART OF THE JOB?
loud music
Changing attitude of general public
mobile phones
3. FAVOURITE LOCAL SURF SPOT?
people on mobile phones
Short point and Bar Beach 4. FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT? Vicolo's 5. TOP 3 FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS?
people in shop on the phone people with mobiles stuck up arse (hahaha)
Merimbula, France & New Zealand
MOBILE PHONES!!!!!
6. FAVOURITE SURFER?
computers
Mark Richards (Newcastle) and Sheree (Hawaii)
Tura Beach Dr, Tura Beach
THE FUN PAGE 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MOTHERHOOD 1. 25 is the median age of women when
6. August is the most popular month to
they give birth for the first time
have a baby whilst Tuesday is the most popular day
2. The youngest mother on record was from Peru in 1939 who was only 5 years
7. The heaviest baby was born in Italy in
and 7 months old. Shocking!
1955 and weighed about 10 kilograms
3. The oldest mother on record is a 70-
8. The shortest recorded interval
year-old Indian woman who gave birth to
between two births is 208 days or
a baby girl in 2008
equivalent to 6.5 months
4. The mum with the most kids was a
9. Modern moms have on average 2 kids
Russian woman who gave birth to 69 kids
compared to 7-10 in the 1700s
from 1725-1765 10. There are about 2 billion mums in 5. The odds of a woman delivering twins
the world
is 1-in-33
MOTHERS DAY QUIZERAMA Let's face it Mamma's Rule!!!! But how well do we really know our mum? We have prepared an epic 'get to know your mum" quiz that is perfect for your mother's day gathering. All you have to do is gather your mum as well as her nearest and dearest and answer the following questions. Once you're finished compare the results with your mum and claim bragging rights about being the best son, daughter or husband! What is your mums favourite dish? What is your mum's favourite drink? What is your mums favourite holiday destination? What is your mum's favourite colour? What is your mum's favourite flower? What is the best movie mum has ever seen? What is your mum's favourite band? What is your mum's star sign? What does she do for fun? What sport did she play as a kid? How did you meet dad? What made mum fall in love with dad?
THANKS ANGI Special shoutout to lovely and the very talented Angi High @angihighphotography for taking our latest staff photos! You captured our motley crew perfectly! Thank you so much!
BUSHFIRE RELIEF CONCERT Don't forget to get your dancing shoes ready for the Tathra Bushfire Relief Concert, Band Together at the Sapphire Coast Turf Club on Saturday 26th May. Tickets required. See you on the turf! #tathrastrong
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY This is Sheerene but we know her as Reenie. Every office needs an epic gatekeeper and for us that's Reenie. Officially in charge of client care, she is the first smiling face to greet our clients when they walk through the door. Congratulations on a decade of service Reenie! We couldn't manage without you!
THE HOOD The Hood is a Merimbula Realty publication. All opinions are own. Merimbula Realty images are not to be reproduced without written consent. Images are courtesy of Pixabay & Pinterest. Compilation of statistical data has relied on information supplied by a number of external sources. Enjoy and Real Estate Responsibly. Copyright!
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