ARMS Industry Blog

SCDL to Manage Council's Visitor Information Centres

2012-01-29T22:22:00.000+10:00

The Stafford Report into Sunshine Coast Council's Visitor Information Centres recommended the centres be managed by the tourism industry to allow;

a greater focus on visitors
a greater focus on theneeds of the tourism industry
a more effective and efficient model
improved synergies with tourism marketing
a better experience for tourists

Following this report, the Visitor Information Centre Advisory Panel (VICAP) was formed with representation from Sunshine Coast Council, SCDL, tourism industry from across the region, Visitor Information Centre staff and volunteers to have input and work towards the best way forward for thisrecommendation.

A transition will occur over the next 6 months for Council's nine Visitor Information Centres to be managed by SCDL from July/August 2012. The change in management means the Sunshine Coast will still have 17 Visitor Information Centres, nine run by SCDL, six by volunteers and two by TourismNoosa.

Sunshine Coast Light Rail 20/20 Vision

2012-01-16T10:45:00.000+10:00

On 24 August 2011 council resolved to deliver light rail service to the Sunshine Coast and to establish a Sunshine Coast Light Rail Taskforce with representation from council, business and the community.

The role of the taskforce is to collaborate with community and business sectors and to facilitate the business case for light rail on the Sunshine Coast.

Council invites you to have your say on the light rail project and will be developing online forums and consultation early in 2012. Council will also be inviting community participation on the taskforce. You can register your interest on line.

Information Seminar Night

2012-01-07T15:03:00.003+10:00

WHERE: NAB Building - Carnaby St Maroochydore

DATE: Monday - TBA

TIME: 6:30pm for 6.45pm start & finish 9.00pm

COST: $10 per person includes light refreshments and information pack

Management Rights Seminar nights provide general information on this exciting and rewarding industry, with expert guest speakers from the areas of Accounting, Law, Finance and Experienced Managers telling it like it is. Phone 5477 1989 / 0410 343 219 to contact Matt Campbell for bookings or send an email to info@managementsales.com

Accessing Business Grants

2011-12-24T21:59:00.002+10:00

Need help accessing information on what grants are available and relevant for your business? The Australian Government has recently updated their Grants & Assistance Finder tool on their small business website business.gov.au

The free search tool helps businesses look for a wide variety of government grants and assistance programs. Over 600 programs are listed in areas such as climate change, innovation, education and business development.

The new ‘Open to apply’ function displays all grants and assistance programs open for application, giving business owners a more targeted search.

Start your search today by accessing the Grants & Assistance Finder.

State Waste Levy

2011-12-17T22:49:00.000+10:00

On 1 December 2011 a State Government Waste Levy came into force across Queensland.

The industry waste levy is a charge on each tonne of commercial and industrial waste or construction and demolition waste that is added to landfill. It aims to encourage better diversion or recovery of useful resources by everyone in the waste process.

Waste levy charges

Businesses are required to pay from $35 per tonne extra when depositing landfill waste at council facilities and anyone with a commercial general waste bin service will notice the extra charge in their rates notice from January 2012. Recycling does not attract the levy. This state government levy is implemented by local governments across Queensland and is an action from the State Government’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy 2010–2020 .

What can I do?

Businesses can reduce their exposure to the levy by rethinking their waste and recycling practices. Council is already working with Sunshine Coast businesses to reduce their waste, water and energy through the ecoBiz program There are some great resources available and it is a great place to start gathering information and advice. The Queensland Government Department of Environment and Resource Management website DERM has a number of useful resources that may assist your business to rethink its waste and recycling practices:

rethinking waste in Queensland businesses
levy avoidance
tips to avoid waste levy impact
rethinking waste in business fact sheet
case studies which may help your business rethink its waste.

Background

The aim of the levy is to help reduce waste generation, encourage more recycling and resource recovery, drive new market opportunities for waste recovery companies and help businesses identify more efficient production processes. The levy will fund new programs and initiatives to help businesses implement new waste management and recovery practices.

More information

For more information about Queensland State Government waste reforms, visit the Department of Environment and Resource Management website DERM . There are some great incentives available for businesses that change the way they handle their waste including:

assistance with an on-site visual waste assessment and recommendations for improvement
$750 rebates to introduce new resource recovery services
rebates to help with better separation and collection of recycling materials, and to expand internal business recycling separation programs.

SCDL Membership Prospectus

2011-12-11T20:51:00.001+10:00

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) is a member-based organisation responsible for the marketing, management and development of tourism for the benefit of the Sunshine Coast community and visitors to the region.

SCDL has recognised the challenges the industry has faced and have developed a membership program that willprovide value for all operators. As a member of SCDL, you will have the opportunity to participate in dynamic marketing campaigns, subsidised activities and have access to the latest research and development reports, all designed to assist you in growing visitation to the Sunshine Coast and your business.

For more information on membership levels or becoming a member, click here.

Energy Conservation Communities

2011-12-04T21:55:00.001+10:00

Between 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm everyone can help reduce peak electricity demand by making simple changes to the way electricity is used in the home.

Sunshine Coast residents now have an exciting opportunity to earn up to $600 in rewards and save on electricity costs by joining the free Sunshine Coast Energy Conservation Community program (ECC).

The program is administered by ENERGEX and supported by council as part of its Energy Transition Planning.

All Sunshine Coast households are invited to participate by taking the following steps:

Step 1 – read the letter [PDF 270KB] and brochure posted to all households on the Sunshine Coast in October 2011. These explain what the Sunshine Coast ECC is and how you can take part.
Step 2 – visit the ECC website to find out how to participate. The website has information about the program, the range of offers you can choose from, what's involved when you enrol and frequently asked questions.
Step 3 – you can join the program using the Join Now button on the ECC website.

For more information visit the ECC website, email the team at energycc@energex.com.au or call 1300 360 209.

T-QUAL accreditation

2011-11-27T20:38:00.001+10:00

The consumer marketing campaign for Australia’s symbol for quality tourism, the T-QUAL Tick, will be launched on 6 December 2011. The Tourism Australia led campaign will encourage travellers to book T-QUAL products when planning their next Aussie holiday.

Activities of the campaign include:

A dedicated T-QUAL micro site within the TripAdvisor Australia website showcasing T-QUAL endorsed businesses;
Advertising across numerous Australian travel planning sites directing consumers to the TripAdvisor micro site;
Preferential listing on Australia.com for T-QUAL endorsed businesses that are part of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW); and
A supporting PR program that will highlightquality tourism experiences throughout Australia.

Crisis Communication workshop

2011-11-19T18:16:00.001+10:00

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) is inviting you to attend next FREE industry development workshop - Crisis Communication.

A crisis communication strategy should be an essential part of your business plan. Once you're in the midst of a crisis, it's too late to start thinking about how you will deal with the media, upset customers and stressed staff.

Presented by: Kerri Anderson, Communications Manager, Tourism Queensland and
Katie Toney, News Producer, Seven Local News.

Date: Tuesday 29 November2011
Time: 5pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, Corner Esplanade & Venning Street, Mooloolaba
Cost: FREE

REGISTER HERE by Friday 25 November 2011.

Free Sustainability Training

2011-11-09T13:02:00.001+10:00

Sustainability is the hot topic of today. Give yourself a boost with accredited short courses being offered online at Sunshine Coast TAFE. The best part is these courses are 100% FREE and are a perfect opportunity to enhance your existing qualification, or get an insight into an interestingnew area.

You don't even have to be a current student to enrol - Take a look at the courses being offered until December 2011 below:

Win $10,000 business expansion package

2011-11-01T21:24:00.002+10:00

Noosa Boardroom, in partnership with Quest Community Newspapers, is giving back to the local business community with a $10,000 Business Expansion Giveaway in a State-wide competition.

The winner of the competition will receive six months free office space and services at the Noosa Boardroom business centre and serviced office complex in Noosaville. Along with the free office space the winner will also receive all major office on-costs such as use of internet, phone answering, reception services, furniture and use of meeting rooms.

The competition forms part of the Quest newspapers ‘Jobs for the Coast’ campaign with both Quest and the Noosa Boardroom encouraging all business types from allQueensland regions to participate.

Businesses are encouraged to demonstrate how they would contribute to the local Sunshine Coast economy in a short simple online form. The competition closes on Monday 21 November and is open to anyone with an Australian Business Number.

For further information and to enter the competition visit Quest Community Newspapers website.

Carbon Tax Workshop - Are You Ready?

2011-10-24T20:28:00.000+10:00

On 1 July 2012 the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax will take effect. What will this mean for your business?

Sunshine Coast Council has invited Dylan Byrne, Partner BDO and expert advisor on the carbon tax, to share the most up to date information on:

the opportunities and implications for your business
some strategies to assist your SME to address the issues surrounding the new tax
the Government’s Clean Energy Future plan.

Dylan will be available to answer your questions.

When
From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 3 November 2011

Where
Caloundra Events Centre, Function Room
20 Minchinton Street Caloundra

When
From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 10 November 2011

Where

Maroochy Events Centre, Maroochy 3 Room
Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore

When
From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 17 November 2011

Where
The J, Foyer
60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction

Contact details

economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Froggies - Sunshine Coast Environment Awards

2011-10-16T15:44:00.000+10:00

The Sunshine Coast Environment Awards - Froggies, recognises the significant contributions made by members of the Sunshine Coast community, businesses and community groups in achieving positive environmental outcomes in the Sunshine Coast region.
In previous years͕ the Froggies have been awarded in categories based on the issues a project sought to address (waste, water etc). This approach did not do justice to the interrelated nature of many of these issues͕ nor to the ability of many past nominees to respond to multiple issues.

This year the categories have been re-written along organisational rather than environmental
boundaries. This year the Froggies seek to recognise a champion in each of the following categories:

Government
Small/Medium Business
Large Business
Individual
School
Not for Profit Association

Nominees in each category will be judged on their success in minimising negative impacts on the environment and maximising positive outcomes for the environment.

The Froggies awards will be presented at Lake Kawana Community Centre on November 4 from 5pm to 8 pm.

Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards Nominations

2011-10-02T12:05:00.001+10:00

The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region. These prestigious awards are designed to pay tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions to society or who are outstanding achievers in the community.

Council is calling for nominations of outstanding locals to be recognised at the fourth annual Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.

How to nominate:

The awards will be presented in the following categories

Business
Creative
Community
Environment
Sport and recreation
Senior Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year

Make a nomination online. Nominations will be assessed in accordance with the categories, criteria and conditions of entry.

Queensland's cleantech leaders to converge on the Sunshine Coast

2011-09-25T14:11:00.000+10:00

Supported by Sunshine Coast Council and hosted inpartnership with Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast, the 2011 Clean Futures Conference on 28 October is set to bring together entrepreneurs, experts and advisors from across Australia and overseas in a full-day, “building your bottom line” opportunity that opens the doors on the global clean technology industry.

High on the list of Australia's boom industries, clean technology (cleantech) companies enjoyed an average revenue growth of 31.4% (Australian Cleantech Review 2011) in 2010 with capital investment also reaching new highs. Encompassing all aspects of environmental technology and services, cleantech industry sub-sectors include renewable energy, water, waste and recycling, construction design and materials, and energy efficiency.

Council’s support of the second annual 2011 Clean Futures Conference builds on the foundations established as part of the Sunshine Coast’s Economic Strategy, which identifies the cleantech industry as a key sector for further development.

The Queensland 2011 Clean Futures Conference will be held on Friday 28 October 2011 from 8.45 am to 6.30 pm at the Innovation Centre at The University of The Sunshine Coast.
Conference registration is now open.

In the Hinterland - Rural Futures

2011-09-18T11:38:00.000+10:00

What do you think it should be like to live and work in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, now and in the future? Sunshine Coast Council invites you to add your thoughts and ideas to the Rural Futures online discussion community forum.

One of the most endearing qualities of the Sunshine Coast is the vibrancy and diversity of its hinterland.
Sunshine Coast Council wants to make sure the hinterland remains that way into the future – so it wants your ideas, inputand creative thinking to prepare a strategy that does just that!.

Your feedback is Important!

Sunshine Coast Council wants to hear your ideas and to understand from your experiences, exactly what it is like to live and work in the Hinterland. They also want to know your ideas about what you think it should be like to live and workin the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in the future.

Visit the Rural Futures online discussion community forum today and have your say.
Council will also be hosting public workshop consultations in three hinterland venues near you. To register your interest, email economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Have your say on local laws

2011-09-10T19:27:00.000+10:00

Council hasdeveloped a suite of proposed local laws and subordinate local laws (“proposed local laws”) which are likely to affect businesses on the Sunshine Coast.

Council has invited the business community to have their say on a number of issues including the delivery of unsolicited mail (junk mail), advertising devices,management of trolleys, commercial parking labels and commercial use of local government controlled areas (such as footpath dining and roadside vending) and more. The purpose of the proposed local laws is to streamline the existing three sets of local laws into one functional and contemporary suite of local laws for the Sunshine Coast.

For more information or to make an online submission, visit council's website from 15 August 2011 to Sunday 11 September 2011.

Help understand local business conditions

2011-09-04T12:19:00.000+10:00

Sunshine Coast Council would like to strongly encourage local businesses to participate in the biannual Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey, which is now open online.

This highly valuable and informative tool - which is targeted squarely on Sunshine Coast business conditions - will focus on understanding business threats and opportunities facing the local business community.

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE Director Ross Hepworth said the business confidence survey is the most widely supported collaborative business tool on the Coast today with over 25 business groups and government agencies involved. “And with this type of reach, all business types and sizes can both participate and share in the results of a collective view about local business conditions,” MrHepworth said. “Understanding the impact of the Australian dollar alongside the threat of online trading, skills shortages and potential new taxes can help us all develop strategies to address these threats and opportunities.”

Attracting on average over 500 participants each time, the survey results are shared across all major business and government groups, providing input into regional strategies. To participate in survey, visit Boardroom Business website and help contribute with your thoughts on trading conditions locally, as well as what you feel are the major threats and opportunities affecting your business.

The online anonymous survey will be available for participation up until Tuesday 27September 2011. Yourparticipation does make a difference!

Shop trading hours - have your say

2011-08-27T14:55:00.000+10:00

The National Retail Association has filed an application which proposes that the trading hours order be amended to allow non-exempt retailers located in the Sunshine Coast Coastal Area trading until 9 pm on weekends and public holidays.

Click here for more information and to view the application.

Do you support this application or disagree?

Please complete a brief survey to have your say.

Information Seminar Night

2011-08-21T11:06:00.000+10:00

WHERE: NAB Building - Carnaby St Maroochydore

DATE: Monday 5th September 2011

TIME: 6:30pm for 6.45pm start & finish 9.00pm

COST: $10 per person includes light refreshments and information pack

Sunshine Coast domestic and international vistor market update

2011-08-13T21:31:00.000+10:00

The Sunshine Coast domestic and international vistor market update to year end March 2011 is now available. The domestic overnight visitors were up by 8.9% to 2,688,000 which is encouraging given the weather related events during this period. However the length of stay and expenditure was down for the same period. To view the report click here.

New segmentation research on the New Zealand traveller market has been undertaken by Tourism Australia and partners, including Tourism Queensland. Based on this research and market knowledge, Tourism Queensland has produced a fact sheet outlining Queensland's target markets for New Zealand. To read the fact sheet click here.

Industry Development Program - Invitation to Provide Feedback

2011-08-01T10:00:00.000+10:00

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) is planning the 2011/12 Industry Development Program. You are invited to provide input to ensure the programs are relevant and useful for Sunshine Coast business.

Theprogram consists of workshops and information sessions designed to provide business with knowledge and skills that can be put into practice. List of topics has been compiled and SCDL requests assistance in completing a brief survey to indicate whether these topics would be of use to the local business in the form of a workshop or information session.

The topics listed in the survey are:

How to get the most out of your marketingspend
Facebook 101 for the Facebook newbie
Facebook strategy for ultimate results
Shooting, editing and uploading video
How to write effective content for your blog
Email Marketing: the most effective and costefficient weapon the marketer has
Getting up and running with an online booking system
Preparing for mobile
Getting found on Google
Creating effective website content
How to appeal to the familymarket

Please note, SCDL will not be able to run sessions on every topic listed, so this feedback will help them to determine those of greater importance.

The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete so please CLICK HERE to completeit now.

Funding Opportunity - 2011 Events Queensland Regional Development Program

2011-07-24T20:02:00.000+10:00

Applications are now open for the 2011 Events Queensland Regional Development Program, funded by the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The program is committed to enhancing existing events in regional Queensland, as well as helping to establish new events. Event organisers are able to apply for funding to support the growth and development of their event.

To be eligible for funding, events must be located in regional Queensland, outside of the Brisbane City Council area. Events must have been held at least once or, if in the concept stage, be at an advanced stage of development with demonstrated community support.

Applications close 5 August 2011.
Please click here for further information.

Airport targets mining and business travellers

2011-07-10T23:33:00.000+10:00

Sunshine Coast Airport has launched its latest survey, and this year it’s online to make it more convenient for everyone to participate.

The survey focuses heavily on capturing the demands of the business traveller, and coast residents who are working in the mining sector - particularly regular fliers on fly-in/fly-out rotation. Sunshine Coast Airport recognises that members of the Sunshine Coast business community have one topic that is first and foremost on their minds – the need for business-friendly flight schedules from Sunshine Coast Airport. They are also increasingly aware of the number of people who reside on the coast, and travel by air regularly to work in the mining sector.

As the airport continues to work with airlines with the end goal of introducing business-friendly flight schedules and more destinations, they require targeted, vital information from coast executives and business people on their wants, needs and desires. The results from such feedback will form additional support and the foundations of a business case to secure muchneeded business-friendly flights for the Sunshine Coast region. To complete the survey, visit Sunshine Coast Airport website and use the survey button at the bottom of the homepage.

Sunshine Coast Airport already has strong demand as demonstrated in the results of their annual Passenger Survey and wider Catchment Area Survey (2010), and their efforts are ongoing to ensure they have up to the minute research and support. The survey is also designed to capture the needs and wants of the leisure traveller, and Sunshine Coast Airport encourages everyone from the Sunshine Coast region to participate.

A snapshot of results from the Sunshine CoastBusiness (qualitative) Focus Group in December 2010 shows:

83% nominated Sydney as their main business destination. Melbourne came in at 13% as a first preference. There was also a lot of demand for northern flights such as Rockhampton and Townsville.
71% of participants fly for business purposes on average 1-4 times/month… 22% 5-8 times/month.
60% of businesses have 1-2 staff flying for business/month. 25% have 3-4 staff.

Greening up Sunshine Coast Tourism Businesses

2011-07-04T01:42:00.000+10:00

Fifteen local tourism businesses are taking the first steps to improving their environmental practices, at the Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) Sustainable Regions workshop. Initiated by BESC, the program will help businesses become more green and position the Sunshine Coast as a more sustainable destination.

BESC successfully secured funding from Tourism Queensland as part of its Tourism Capacity Program to offer the program to local tourism operators.

The Sustainable Regions program will enable Sunshine Coast businesses to assess their commitment to sustainability and environmental practices, and identify and implement initiatives that will help to reduce their environmental footprint.

Participants will have access to the international environmental benchmarking program, EarthCheck Assessed, to compare their resource use against other similar businesses and identify areas for improvement.

All About Business Events

2011-06-19T15:11:00.000+10:00

Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) in partnership with Tourism Queensland is holding an 'All about Business Events’ workshop. Tourism Queensland has recently launched a multi-million dollar incentive campaign to position Queensland as a world-class incentive destination and BESCis one of four Queensland bureaux participating. Two Incentive sector specialists will be presenting at the workshop: Anna Stewart, Director of Queensland Conventions & Incentives and Sonja Soderbom AFMEA, Manager, Destination Management from arinex.

Date: Thursday 23 June 2011
Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm (Morning tea & lunch will be provided)
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters, Ocean Drive, Twin Waters
RSVP: to sarah.power@tq.com.au by Monday 20 June
For further information: contact Pippa McCreery, Business Events Manager 07 5458 8802 or email: pippa@scdl.com.au

Green June - Time to paint the town green!

2011-06-13T00:23:00.000+10:00

The Green June calendar, which is co-ordinated by the Sunshine Coast Council includes festivals and events such as World Environment Day which attracts over 5,000 people every year, the Living Smart Glossies Awards evening with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a series of Compost and Worm Farm Workshops, the Living Smart Solutions Expo, the Ecoflicks Film Festival, Noosa Festival of Water and Floating Land.

Cr Keryn Jones believes the month-long eco-focussed calendar provides those looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint with a number of options to learn more and implement changes in their everyday work and personal lives.

“We can pride ourselves in having one of Australia’s most naturally beautiful and diverse regions and we have a responsibility to protect it for future generations. If we are to become Australia’s most sustainable region we need to change how we do things on a daily basis and the events throughout Green June help give us the skills and tools to do so,” said Cr Jones.

“Having a month of fun events focussed on being more environmentally friendly helps drive home important messages about how we get around, build our homes, conserve energy, handle waste and treat our environment generally.”

“There is no better opportunity for those thinking of ways to reduce their environmental footprint to access the latest information and technologies to effect change. Being environmentally aware takes a change in mindset and if we all made small changes which don’t necessarily cost us anything and often even save us money the impact would be significant.”

Help for Sunshine Coast businesses

2011-06-05T02:41:00.000+10:00

A NEW one-stop shop for business is the centrepiece of a major overhaul of council’s economic development functions.

As part of its commitment to the Jobs for the Coast campaign, Sunshine Coast Council announced establishment of a new Economic Development Advisory Board and will consolidate its Economic Development Branch with its small business support agency, Sunshine Coast Enterprises (SCE).

The board will provide an independent source of advice from respected business leaders and will include board members of SCE. It will create a single entry point to council for information on starting a business, moving a business to the region or accessing business support services.

Small businesses, which make up more than 95per cent of all businesses in the region, and are the backbone of the economy, are struggling with higher operating costs, uncertain markets and the flow-on impacts of recent events in Queensland.

Sunshine Coast wins bid to host ATEC Symposium

2011-05-29T22:59:00.000+10:00

The Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has won the right to host the 35th Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Symposium on the Sunshine Coast from 1 -4 May 2012. The announcement came during this year’s ATEC Symposium gala dinner on Hamilton Island.

ATEC is the peak body representing a tourism export industry annually worth nearly $25 billion, and the ATEC Symposium is the largest conference on the tourism industry calendar. The Symposium attracts over 500 representatives of the Australian Tourism Export Industry, travel specialists and tourism operators. The four-day Symposium incorporates touring options, an informative business program, as well as destination ‘showcase’ events, including a gala dinner and inbound tour operator pre-and post tour familiarisations throughout the region.

The direct delegate spend from hosting the ATEC Symposium 2012 is estimated in excess of
$1million not including pre-and post touring components where business events contribute nearly $60 million each year to the economy. However the largest value comes from the flow on effects, when participants go on to promote and sell Sunshine Coast destination.The Sunshine Coast is a fantastic tourist destination with unparalleled experiences and Symposium 2012 will give the region the opportunity to showcase the best it has to offer.

Does a resident manager enforce by-laws?

2011-05-15T07:54:00.000+10:00

It is very well accepted that a body corporate cannot delegate thepower to enforce by-laws. Taking action for breaches of by-laws is something that only a body corporatecan do. It cannot farm that right out to third parties - including resident managers. Most caretakingagreements include a specific reference to the resident manager’s role when it comes to by-laws.

So, a few golden rules when it comes to these situations:

It is not resident managers role to physically enforce by-laws. Resident managers are not required to manhandle peopleout of the pool after hours or physically tow their cars. All they can, and should, do is make the peopleaware of the fact that they are breaching the by-laws. If thereare potentially dangerous issues (like a wild party in a unit), then the police should be called.

Be aware of the different hats you may be wearing. One is as a caretaker and one is potentially as aletting agent. If the people in the pool after hours are owners then there is not much more resident manager can do.If they are tenants then resident manager's role potentially goes a bit further as letting agent. This is becauseif the body corporate breaches the owner or the tenants, then it will more than likely bounce back toresident manager from the owner as their letting agent. Hopefully, your tenancy agreements / terms and conditions allowyou to evict people if they breach the by-laws.

Create a template for by-laws breach reportsto send to your body corporate manager or committee. This would include the details of the breach includingthe date, time, the person complaining, what was complained of and the details of the breach. Referencenames and registration numbers etc should be in this template. The form which the body corporate mustuse to enforce by-laws is here.

What's in your backyard?

2011-05-03T16:31:00.000+10:00

A new What’s in your backyard program has been designed by Business Events Sunshine Coast (BESC) for the tourism industry to learn more about fellow operators in the region.

Launched in early April 2011, the first program was attended by more than a dozen local industry. Participants were exposed to 10 local businesses including:

Blue Laguna vessel cruise with ‘Cruise Maroochy Eco’, which departedfrom the historic Mount Coolum Wharf
Bedazzled Events gourmet onboard catering and theming
Site inspection of the newly reopened Yandina Station, including event venue space and new luxury cabins
High tea provided by Yandina Station and entertainment by Aaron Jazz (courtesy of Zest Factor Entertainment)
Theming by Wicked Wolf Events and Twig & Grace Florist
Segway Eco Tour by Corporate and Group Xperiences
Transported in convoy by local operator BCT Transfers.

The What’s in your backyard program will run several times a year and includes a tour and presentation of various locations, venue inspections and preview of unique activities and suppliers. If you are active in the business events sector and interested in participating in this program, pleaseemail: businessevents@scdl.com.au

Housing Affordability the focus of Pre-Budget Submission by REIA

2011-04-24T19:55:00.000+10:00

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has put forward a Pre-Budget Submission to the Commonwealth Government identifying a range of areas which affect housing affordability that need to be addressed in the 2011/12 Budget.

REIA’s submission calls on the Government to:
• Retain current arrangements for negative gearing of property investments;
• Ensure that the family home will not be subjected to Capital Gains Tax (CGT);
• Commit to no increase in Capital Gains Tax on property investment;
• Remove stamp duty on property transactions;
• Review the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG);
• Allow first home buyers access to their superannuation for the purchase of a home, and;
• Monitor the Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) and National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) to observe their effects on housing supply and conduct a review which considers additional measures to bridge the demand - supply imbalance

The REIA urges the Government to review the amount currently provided to first home buyers as the relative size of the grant has declined markedly in relation to house prices. When the FHOG was introduced in July 2000, the Australian quarterly weighted average median house price was $220,443. The Australian weighted average median house price in the most recent quarter for which data is available, December 2010, was $545,873.

In addition to increasing the FHOG, REIA proposes that the Commonwealth Government should establish a scheme which would encourage young Australians to contribute to voluntary superannuation by allowing access to these resources for the purposes of raising a deposit for a first home.

REIA has called for the retention of negative gearing of property investments as it is complementary to the goals of the Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) in addressing the supply of rental accommodation.

Media blitz across Sunshine Coast region

2011-04-16T18:20:00.001+10:00

The Sunshine Coast was showcased as part of the Global Mega Familiarisation tour. More than 50 international and domestic media visited the Hinterland, Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Noosa to experience the best of our region. Sunshine CoastDestination Ltd supported the Tourism Australia and Tourism Queensland initiative, as one of the largest media visits in Australian history.

Last month, Sunshine Coast hosted Tourism Australia's Making Tracks musicians, Stu Cullen and Samuel Blair. To view the final Qld clip click here.

Residential sales survey

2011-04-11T20:07:00.000+10:00

The REIQ Residential Sales Market Survey endeavours to obtain your on-the-ground knowledge of the state of the Queensland property market over the past three months. Results from the survey will be used to help analyse the March quarter sales statistics and to provide supporting evidence of the state of the Queensland residential property market during the March quarter 2011. All individual information collected in this survey will remain confidential, with no agency’s responses individually quoted.

Click here to complete the survey. Survey closes 5pm, Friday 29 April 2011.

Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey

2011-04-05T11:45:00.000+10:00

Have your say in theSunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey. All businesses are encouraged to participate in this online survey, now in its third year. The results are used comprehensively throughout government to assist in planning and program development for the Sunshine Coast region. To complete the survey visit: www.boardroombusiness.com.au

The latest statistics from Tourism ResearchAustralia's National Visitor Survey and International Visitor Survey for the year ended December 2010 are now available. Click here to read the International Visitor Shapshot and to view the Domestic Visitor Snapshot click here.

Queensland Pledge

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Tourism Queensland in partnership with Tourism Australia and QTIC is calling on all members of the Queensland tourism industry to join in as a part of Nothing Beats Queensland, Where Australia Shines recovery campaign.

The Queensland Pledge is a grass-roots initiative that can be used by the largest hotel, the smallest B&B, a family-run tour company, a retailer or a restaurant.

How can you be a part of this?

Tourism Queensland has developed 'The Queensland Pledge'. This is a pledge from the Queensland tourism industry, both organisations and individuals, to visitors to Queensland.

The Queensland Pledge tells visitors that our state isn’t damaged beyond repair and that to bring visitors back our businesses are prepared to go that extra mile, give that extra smile and show the world that Queensland is and always will be where Australia shines and where the Australian spirit shines through.

Australian Resort Management Sales have taken the pledge. If you want to do it just follow the link

to Queensland Pledge.

Sunshine Coast Research Report

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The Sunshine Coast quarterly research report for the period ending December 2010 is now available. The report shows visitor numbers and market share have improved from the June 2010 levels.

The report also indicates the Sunshine Coast has lifted it's share of higher income visitors. Click here to view or download a copy of the full report.

(Please note, some of the data contained inthe report is only available for the period ending September 2010).

Impact of sustainability declaration on buyer decision-making

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The Queensland University of Technology recently surveyed REIQ members to determine what impact the sustainability declaration has had on home buyer decision-making in its first year of operation.

Findings of this survey indicated the introduction of sustainability declarations has had little impact on buyers and confirm that sustainability is yet to become a criterion of relevance to the majority of home buyers in Queensland.

Full results of the survey can be found in the February edition of the REIQ Journal.

INFORMATION SEMINAR NIGHT

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WHERE: NAB Building - Carnaby St Maroochydore

DATE: Monday 7th March 2011

TIME: 6:30pm for 6.45pm start & finish 9.00pm

COST: $10 per person includes light refreshments and information pack

Management Rights Seminar nights provide general information on this exciting and rewarding industry, with expert guest speakers from the areas of Accounting, Law, Finance and Experienced Managers telling it like it is. Phone 5477 1989/ 0410 343 219 to contact Matt Campbell for bookings or send an email to info@managementsales.com

Pool safety law exemption

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The enforcement of new pool safety laws will be delayed for six months in the aftermath of the floods and Cyclone Yasi.

The Government will introduce amendments into the Parliament this week as part of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority Bill 2011 and they are expected to operate retrospectively from 8 January 2011.

Under the exemption, pool owners may lease their property without a valid pool safety certificate provided they first give to the tenant a notice alerting them to the fact that the pool may not comply with pool safety laws and may pose a risk to young children.

It is important that members are fully aware that although an exemption has been made for rental properties, a pool safety certificate is still required at the point of sale for properties with a shared or non-shared pool.

Queensland’s statutory land valuations, due to be issued next month, will also be postponed for three months. The Valuer-General will now issue new statutory land valuations across Queensland prior to 30 June... read more

What Type of Business Suites You?

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Short-term letting (holiday and tourist)
Resort-style schemes in popular holiday or tourist areas have the potential to produce higher rates of return per lot than longer-term residential lots. However, while people will pay premium rates for holiday accommodation, especially in peak seasons, this advantage needs to be balanced against the demands that a high turnover of tenants makes on the manager and the seasonal nature of occupancy rates.

Longer-term letting (residential)
With a slower turnover, ranging from 6 to 12 months, long-term letting can be a lot less demanding than short-term letting. The rate of return is generally lower, but it’s easier to predict income and costs. It’s also essential to have good people skills, as strong relationships can be integral to your success.

Corporate (short-stay)
Schemes that target the corporate letting market with temporary self-contained accommodation can be quite lucrative. Flexible letting periods, prime locations, quality of accommodation and the level of services and facilities provided make charging a premium easier to justify.

Shared ownership (syndicates and partnerships)
Choosing partners, syndicate members or even family to share the cost of buying management rights can have advantages:

You’ll have more cash in reserve
You’ll have a committed partner to share the workload and give you more free time
You can buy further up the market

Important considerations:

It’s essential to have the roles, responsibilities and privileges of all parties clearly set out in a formal agreement
Make sure your lawyer has current knowledge of commercial realities, management rights and partnerships

Franchises
The concept of a franchise can be quite appealing, with its business development, administration and marketing support. But like franchises in the retail sector, you pay for your association with the franchise brand. Start by establishing whether the franchise will add value to your business and then, if you still like the concept, investigate the costs and benefits of several franchise models or brands while you’re shopping around for management rights.

Key Roles in Management Rights

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1. Caretaker role

This involves taking care of the common property, such as the swimming pool, gardens, lighting, driveways and paths. Your agreement with the body corporate should include:

What you are expected to do for the agreed caretaking fee
The fees you can expect for additional work or responsibilities
The opportunity to have your caretaker fee increased at intervals

2. Letting role

Your letting agreement with the body corporate allows you the exclusive opportunity to let lots within the scheme. It could also require you to:

Advertise lots available for letting
Vet potential tenants for suitability
Collect and account for rent
Operate an office and reception area during business hours.

You need to negotiate a separate letting agreement with each lot owner, not the body corporate. Both you and the lot owner are required to complete and sign a standard appointment form that details:
the services you will provide for the owner
the fees you will charge for those services
the duration of the appointment.

Retail Tenancy Disclosure amendments

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A new regime of disclosure in connection with retail leases commenced on 1 January 2011 across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

Prior to this, disclosure requirements differed between the States, increasing the administration for lessors who operated across State borders. The aim of the cross border changes is to enhance the consistency of the retail tenancy regulatory framework and reduce administrative burden.

In Queensland, the disclosure statement has changed substantially from the prior version. Lessors are now required to disclose more information and include more detail than previously required. Click here for more information.

Flood update and advice from the REIQ

2011-01-23T18:18:00.001+10:00

The recent heavy rain and consequent flooding has caused devastation in many regions across Queensland. REIQ members have reported damage to a high number of properties from their rent roll. Many will require complete refurbishment.

It is important that members in affected areas, and throughout the State, are aware of their obligations and the responsibilities of lessors to tenants in natural disaster situations. The REIQ has developed a fact sheet detailing these obligations along with a checklist to assist members. Click here to view the fact sheet.

Australian Consumer Law commences

2011-01-17T12:06:00.000+10:00

On 1 January 2011, a national law for fair trading and consumer protection was introduced - the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

The ACL applies to all sectors of the economy and to all Australian consumers and businesses. The Office of Fair Trading will be hosting seminars across Queensland from 31 January to 14 March 2011.

These seminars will discuss business obligations and the increases in consumer protection under the new law, as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions. Click here for more details.

Acquiring a letting licence for management rights

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You’ll need a licence to manage and let residential lots within the building or complex that you manage. The Queensland licence is called a Resident Letting Agent licence.

You must also have an agreement with your body corporate to operate a letting business, before you can get the relevant licence.

When you acquire management rights, you must apply for a licence that allows you to manage lots within your scheme and collect the rent. In Queensland, the REIQ and TAFE colleges offer accredited courses for this qualification. If you can’t attend classes, you can take an accredited course by distance learning (correspondence).

This is not difficult to obtain and involves a 5 day course and examination. Australian Management Sales assists its clients with details, course times, locations etc.

How are management rights priced?

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The asking price for management rights is usually a multiple of the business’s annual net profit. A management rights business that returns $120,000 a year could be valued at four to five times that (between $480,000 and $600,000).

Generally, you can’t buy a management rights business without also buying a manager’s residential lot. Other costs you need to allow for include:

Purchase of the managers residential lot
accounting and legal fees
bank charges
valuation fee
stamp duty
licence application fee

The team at Australian Resort Management Sales have all been actively involved within the industry for many years and have specialist knowledge based on hands on experience. We specialise in matching sellers and buyers in an open honest environment to achieve the best possible result for all parties.

Pool register now available online!

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The pool safety register is now available to pool owners to register their pool. The register also allows you to search for properties with swimming pools, and find a licensed Queensland pool safety inspector. The register is available online through the Smart electronic Development Assessment (Smart eDA) .

For more information on pool safety laws and to register your pool now visit www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafety.

Pool Safety Information

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On 1 December 2010 a new ‘Pool Safety Certificate’ disclosure regime was introduced in Queensland. The new rules commenced on 1 December 2010 with disclosure obligations applying immediately for all contracts where the property sold includes a pool (which includes lots in a body corporate).

The primary effect of these laws in relation to the sale of management rights relates to disclosure within the lot contract. The changes have brought about a new contract for sale of residential lot in a CTS. The relevant contract is now the 4th addition. The new contract includes specific reference to the pool disclosures.

The contract differentiates between a non-shared pool and a shared pool. A shared pool is a pool on common property for use by residents while a non-shared pool in a body corporate would be a private pool forming part of a lot in a body corporate. In most cases a scheme which includes management rights will have a shared pool.

For contracts entered into after 1 December 2010 the law requires that:

1. if the shared pool has been inspected by a licensed and qualified building certifier and a ‘Pool Safety Certificate’ issued, the certificate must be provided to the buyer before settlement of the contract (and of course can be provided prior to entry into the contract); or

2. if there has not been a ‘Pool Safety Certificate’ issued for the shared pool then:

a ‘Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate’ must be provided to the purchaser prior to entry into the contract; and
the ‘Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate’ must be provided to the body corporate and the Department of Infrastructure and Planning prior to settlement of the contract. This responsibility will rest with the seller.

The ‘Pool Safety Certificate’ is a Form 23. The ‘Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate’ is a Form 36. These forms can be located on the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website (www.dip.qld.gov.au). The forms are intended to help prospective buyers make a more informed decision about purchasing a property.

Can you live off-site?

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The answer can be found from

1. Your management rights agreements
You will need to review how you own the management rights business. You might own the business in your own names, as a company, a trust which has either an individual or a corporate trustee. Some agreements state that where a company or trust owns a management rights business that a director or beneficiary needs to reside on site while some don’t.

Each management rights agreement is different. There is a potential impact on your ownership situation. You might own the business in your own names or as a company or a trust could have ownership with individual or corporate trustees. Some agreements provide that where a company owns a management rights business that a director needs to reside on site while some don’t.

Whichever situation you are in, there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to management rights agreements. Each one needs to be looked at alone. That said if your agreement says you must reside on site, that is where the off site residence question ends unless the agreement is amended.

2. Licencing
Under the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (PAMDA) a resident letting agent who

has the approval of the body corporate to let lots (via a letting agreement);
has completed the required education modules; and
who resides on site,

can operate under a resident letting agents licence.

If you operate under a resident letting agents licence and no one resides on site with a licence, you are in breach of the PAMDA. The only way around this is to get a full licence, or get a sales persons licence under a full licence.

Accredited agencies must comply with standards

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At the heart of Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accreditation is the REIQ Standards of Business Practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training, which provides the industry with education and support to uphold these Standards. In 2005, the REIQ introduced its CPD training which mandated that all licensees-in-charge and responsible officers of accredited agencies undertake annual training to remain accredited, and to ensure the highest standards of business practice. New agencies are required to undertake core training about the REIQ’s Standards of Business Practice before accreditation is granted.

The REIQ Standards of Business Practice are in addition to the statutory Codes of Conduct contained in the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act. The REIQ has undertaken through its arbitration and tribunal practices to accept consumer complaints about any accredited member agency who does not uphold the REIQ Standards of Business Practice. This process provides consumers a greater level of confidence dealing with REIQ accredited agencies in the knowledge that there is recourse for action.

By choosing an accredited agency, consumers can be satisfied that the agency is at the forefront of the legislative and best practice requirements of the real estate industry. The REIQ accredited agency logo is a visual safeguard to help consumers make informed and confident choices.

Australian Resort Management Sales has recently been recognized as a fully Accredited Agency by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland.

Points to consider when choosing an agent

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Australian Resort Management Sales has recently been recognized as a fully Accredited Agency by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland.

As with other professions, the level and style of service offered by real estate agents will vary from one agency to another. Deciding which agent will handle the sale of your home is likely to be one of the most important decisions you will make in the selling process.
This is what your agent should do for you when selling your property:

Use market analysis and comparative sales techniques to determine the value of your property;
Formulate an effective marketing plan which you agree to;
Ask you to complete minor repairs before listing the property and maintain the presentation of the property during the sale period;
Negotiate with potential buyers on your behalf; and
If your property is a unit or townhouse, they will also ask you for property details to complete a disclosure statement that the law requires be given to potential buyers.

Sellers should look for an REIQ accredited agency, for the added security of knowing the agent is accountable to the Real Estate Industry Professional Standards and Consumer Complaints Tribunal.

Setting a Sell Price

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The advertised (or asking) price is one of the most important considerations you will have to make when selling. A price which is set too high will put buyers off and in fact, may not attract any attention at all, while a price too low may leave you, the seller, short changed. The trick is to set a price which will attract buyers and still achieve the best sale price possible, which means ignoring the following factors...

Forget your needs - You might need to clear a minimum of $100,000 for the purchase of your new business but that's not the buyer's concern. So, don't add too much to your asking price because of what you need to walk away with.

Don't over price improvements - You may love the $20,000 orange kitchen you installed in your apartment last year, but just because the kitchen is only a year old it doesn't necessarily mean a buyer will pay you an extra $20,000. They may instead be calculating the cost of tearing it out and replacing it with something else, so don't over estimate the cost of improvements when setting an asking price.

Keep emotions under control - Don't let the stress of wanting to move quickly lead you to underprice. Selling is bound to be an emotional experience, but it can pay to keep those emotions in check.

So what does count when trying to set the perfect asking price?
Only one thing. What matters is how you compare with others that are currently on offering in your area and those that have recently sold. In this day and age of the internet, buyers are more informed than ever. They can easily do their homework and determine what is or isn't worth buying.

What makes one business worth more than another?

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By inspecting a number of properties, you will get a feel for factors impacting value. Management and letting businesses are generally valued based on a multiple of future maintainable earnings.

What dictates the “multiple”?

Listed below are some factors which may have an impact on the price earnings multiple and therefore the value of the underlying business:

Location of the complex
Length of management and letting agreement
Body corporate history
Age of the complex
Future growth prospects
Quality of existing management
Labour requirements in managing the complex

Tips For Purchasing Management Rights - What you should do once your offer is accepted?

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The below bullet points are a process summary only, which you Broker/Agent will be happy to expand upon.

Contact your specialist management rights solicitor to sort out any special conditions for the contracts and to check the caretaking & letting agreements
Contact your specialist management rights accountant to discuss the possible purchase structures and to arrange the financial verification (his report to be presented to the bank)
Arrange for & complete the Restricted Letting Licence course - if not completed
After signing contract arrange a cover note from your insurance company for the unit contents
Arrange with the accountant for the submission of the licence & trust account application with the Office of Fair Trading for the building you are purchasing
Provide all paperwork to the bank for your finance application
Collect together references (3) & resumes for all persons involved in the purchase as these are required for Body Corporate approval.
Notify Agent on the outcome of :
a) Verification Report
b) Solicitor Due Diligence
c) Finance Approval
When the contract is unconditional: Provide references to your solicitor
Solicitor/Broker will advise of the Body Corporate approval meeting date
Arrange transport of furniture etc to new location

Tips For Purchasing Management Rights - I have found the property for me - What now?

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Your broker can provide you with a simple offer to purchase form also known as a ‘Letter Of Intent’ or ‘Heads of Agreement’. On the form will be your offer subject to the following conditions:

Your specialist accountant doing a full on site verification of the general and trust account figures
Your specialist solicitor reviewing contracts and caretaking & letting agreements
Finance Approval
Body Corporate approval

Tips For Purchasing Management Rights - Where to Next?

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This is the hardest part! - You need to make the decision whether or not this is the industry for you. And, make no mistake, it is a BIG decision to not only change occupation but move house, maybe move interstate, or even overseas!

If the decision is yes, your best idea is to “cash up” i.e. Sell your house, your business etc. and be ready to move on a property when it comes up. Too many times a prospective purchaser will find and fall in love with the perfect building for them but will not be ready to go. Good properties do not stay on the market for long.
If you are on the spot with “cash in your pocket” you may find you are in a better negotiating position.

Finding the right combined business and home is a matter of balance between comfortable living quarters and maximum income. That balance may not be the same for all couples. Some will be looking for a business with a home attached (max income) while others will look for a flasher apartment but less income.

Generally you will need to look at a range of properties with your broker to find the one that feels right.

Tips For Purchasing Management Rights - Where do I start?

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During my time as a resident unit manager I lost count of the number of times I was asked that question by happy holiday guests. And so with my explanations began the germ of an idea for another possible entrant into this unique and rewarding industry.

As with many business ventures the idea that starts your thoughts along a change of lifestyle track should be backed up with research, research, research.

Sitting down with a Specialist Management Rights Broker over a coffee would be a good beginning. Most specialist brokers have owned & operated their own Management Rights & can give you a practical overview of the industry. Through experienced questioning and listening they can get an idea of your needs, wants & expectations and so help you find the right property.

Your next step should be to consult with a Specialist Management Rights Financier to confirm your nett worth. i.e. how much cash and or other equity you are willing to put towards a purchase. They can then explain their lending parameters and provide you with a broad indication of your upper borrowing limit.

Once this is known your broker will provide you with more detailed information on properties in your price range. At this stage you will want to study the information, ask more questions of your broker, your accountant, and perhaps an existing management rights operator or two.

Management Rights Components

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As far as the day to day running of the business I should start by saying that there are two main components to Management Rights:

1. Caretaking - You are paid a salary by the collective unit owners (the body corporate) to maintain all the common areas – e.g. lawns, gardens, swimming pool, bbq’s, lift lobbies pathways etc. Your job is basically to keep it clean and tidy, much the same as you would around your own property. You will also attend to any minor repairs (light globe replacements etc.) and report any defects or maintenance issues that will require a specialist tradesperson.

Some jobs you will do daily (e.g. pick up rubbish), others weekly (put out garbage bins) and others monthly or as required (fertilise lawns)

Duties are set out in your Caretaking Agreement with the Body Corporate.

2. Holiday Accommodation Business – You are running your own holiday business. Day to day duties include:- taking bookings via phone, email or walk-ins. Checking guests in and out. Cleaning rooms or organising cleaners, checking inside rooms for any maintenance items, hiring out cots, extra bedding, beach towels, surf boards, rental cars, booking tours for guests (good commissions to managers), and generally attending to guests needs.

These are just some of the duties and while they may seem daunting to new managers there are generally good systems already in place that make it easier. You will not get bored!

What Are Management Rights?

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Put simply Management Rights is the name given to the business of living in and care-taking a unit or townhouse complex with added bonus of running your own business from home - i.e. the business of running a unit rental business & associated services.

As the majority of Management Rights on the Sunshine Coast involve holiday letting, you will in effect be living in, and managing a Holiday Resort usually in a highly desirable location at, or very near the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches.

As well as earning money running a holiday business you are also paid a contractually guaranteed salary by the Body Corporate for maintaining the common areas.

Ask yourself, what other business can you buy that has a large part of its income guaranteed regardless of economic conditions!!!