by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Feb 16, 2023 | Rental Management
We wish to take this moment to thank all of our amazing landlord clients and residents for an award-winning banner year, with an immense market share increase. South Okanagan Property Management was awarded “BEST IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT” in Best of Penticton...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Feb 16, 2023 | Rental Management
Technology can be your friend when used properly. Here is a list of smart devices you can use for your STR. Smart Lock: These locks connect to wifi and allow you to give access to anyone from anywhere. They give your guests contactless check-in and you are able to...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Nov 30, 2022 | Rental Management
Changes to Residential Tenancy Act Obligations The British Columbia Government has made a recent change to the Residential Tenancy Act that South Okanagan Property Management wishes to advise to our landlord clients, particularly our snowbird, winter-term and...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Sep 9, 2022 | Rental Management
Announced this week, the BC Government has issued the maximum 2023 rental increase amount at 2%. To ensure the rent increase is valid landlords must follow the appropriate processes noted below regarding form, timing and notice periods. Landlords must use the...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | May 21, 2022 | Rental Management
HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER INSPECTED: Extend the life of your air conditioning unit by having it inspected, serviced and cleaned. Now is an excellent time to advise your tenants to change filters in the unit as well. CHECK THE GUTTERS: Its important to clean your...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Apr 19, 2022 | Rental Management
1. Familiarity with local markets: a property manager is usually based in the area they are servicing. They then have a direct pulse on the communities fair market rental rates, community bylaws and zoning and issues to be wary of. South Okanagan Property Management...
