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Dot Hamilton

Dot Hamilton

Dot Hamilton our Property Management director is a nationally recognised trainer; she speaks at Industry Conferences in Australia and New Zealand by invitation and mentors several offices around the country in developing procedures and managing change within the office.
Dot is a licensed Real Estate Agent who has been a Property Manager in the Palm Beach area since 1989.
She offers our owners an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience in our local rental market.
In 1999 she was REIQ Gold Coast Property Manager of the Year and with her guidance Palm Beach First National has won several First National Gold Coast and State Team Awards.
Dot is Chair of the Gold Coast First National Property Management chapter and was a foundation member of First National’s- National Property Management Committee.

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MANAGING BOUNDARIES WHEN YOUR TENANT IS YOUR NEIGHBOUR

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
3 September 2023

One of the benefits of having a property manager is that a clear separation can be made between you and your tenant. The lines become blurred however when you live next door. This happens surprisingly often – when a property owner buys the apartment next door as an investment and rents out, or when there’s a grann...

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PROPERTY MANAGER

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
1 September 2023

Being distanced from the day-to-day details of your property has its advantages, but a fine balance must be struck between things being taken care of, and you being completely out of the loop. Communication is key - it only takes one instance of crossed wires for trust to be questioned and for you to start considering whether...

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HOW TO BE A GOOD TENANT AND WHY IT MATTERS

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
14 August 2023

​Although renting does give you the flexibility to choose where you want to live and the freedom to change your lifestyle as regularly as you like, it also leaves you at the mercy of property managers, who are doing their best to try and help landlords select the best tenant for their property.

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KPI'S JUNE 2023

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
10 July 2023

Take a listen to what was happening in the Property Management department for the month of June 2023. ✔ Monthly KPI's ✔ We now have a full time property management department in our new Currumbin Waters office ✔ High quantity of tenants waitlisted for properties around $600 p/w ✔ The importance of having a clean ledge...

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LITHIUM BATTERIES IN QLD RENTAL PROPERTIES

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
22 June 2023

Lithium batteries, while commonly used and efficient, do pose serious safety considerations, especially when plugged in and left unattended. In rental properties, it’s important to take precautions to minimize any potential hazards or fire dangersassociated with lithium batteries.

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KPI'S MAY 2023

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
8 June 2023

Take a few minutes to dive into my monthly wrap video, packed with valuable insights about the Palm Beach market in May 2023. Discover the latest updates on property values, shifts in supply and demand, and other significant developments.

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Property Management - KPI's April 2023

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
12 May 2023

If you are a landlord or a tenant, please take a few minutes to watch my monthly wrap video. The monthly wrap video contains a wealth of information about the Palm Beach market in April 2023, including valuable insights into changes in property values, supply and demand shifts, and other important developments. 

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Property Management - KPI's March 2023

Dot Hamilton Dot Hamilton
4 April 2023

If you are a landlord or a tenant, please take a few minutes to watch my monthly wrap video. This is a quick way to see what has happened in the Palm Beach market over the last month and gain some insight into what's happening in your area right now. We manage a large portfolio of properties in the heart of the Southern G...

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