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Michael Smith

Property Specialist

46 years old
Driving License
Tauranga New Zealand
Entrepreneur Available
Over the past 15 years I have been aligned and associated in Residential Property Development/Management primarily in Tauranga and Auckland but I have also re-developed properties in Australia,Singapore and Switzerland..Returning back to New Zealand in 2011 gained my Real Estate License and have been actively involved in Real Estate and property Management with an extensive knowledge of most aspects within this field..I am now seeking a permanent role in the area of Real Estate, investment or property management. I am confident my additional strengths will readily translate to your environment. The chance to offer more insight into my abilities would be most welcome by meeting with you. Thank you for your consideration...I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Property Developer/Management

Self employed / Project Management
Since November 2015
  • Oversee full Design, Drawings and development of my properties, primarily in Auckland
  • Liase with architects, planners, council, hearing committees, surrounding neighbours and heritage associates regarding the resource and building consents
  • Property Management , undertaking all services as I did when employed by Goodwins Property Management with the properties over the years owned
  • Implementing policies and procedures
  • Overseeing tenants acquisitions and screenings
  • Managing healthy tenant relations and assessing tenants needs
  • Serving as chief point of contact for Tenants, Owners, Contractors, mediators
  • Responsibile for property accountability and property management of a portfolio of 120+ properties
  • Performed evictions in accordance with tenancy tribunal laws
  • Produced analytical reports of monthly and yearly financials
  • Conducted property viewings for prospective tenants, explaining advantages of local areas and services
  • Enforce occupancy policy: contact tenants in regards to violation policies ie rent arrears and implement the right procedures in accordance with tenancy laws.
  • Source and select appropriate contractors to perform neccessary maintenance or repairs
  • Assessing Rentable Value for Owners and providing market updates and comparison
  • Visiting 4 & 5 Star hotels throughout Europe to compile comprehensive Quality Assurance reports based on overall product presentation and service.
  • Assessing all Food & Beverage operations of the hotel including experiencing services in their restaurants and Room Service
  • Assessing the hotels services for Spa and Recreational facilities
  • Assessing Welcome Reception and Check out procedures of the hotel
  • Assessing the hotels conflict resolution for any service within the hotel
  • Assessing and reporting on overall Property Presentation including decor, Maintenance and overall cleanliness expected of a 4 or 5 star Luxury hotel.

Real Estate Developer

Self Employed
January 2000 to December 2004
  • Re-developed Real Estate, Buying, Renovating, and re-selling in Australia and Singapore
  • In House Product Presentation of the Kirby System
  • Closing Sales
  • Organising and Assistance with Financing