Lodge City Rentals has seen a change in management recently as real estate industry guru David Kneebone steps away from his role as general manager.
Though Kneebone stepped aside in June, he remains part of the executive team and continues to provide advice and expertise to property investors, clients and the wider team.
Branch manager Jason Waugh has taken up the reins from Kneebone who, Waugh says, has been exceptional in creating a team culture that is focused on excellence.
“David has been instrumental in instilling the core values in our team. The transition of myself into the general manager role will be a matter of continuing the great work David has accomplished in his 21 years of service to Lodge City Rentals. The goal of providing a high level of customer service remains our team’s focus,” says Waugh.
David Kneebone
Waugh has been part of the Lodge City Rentals team for 18 years. This experience, coupled with his background in the construction industry, has given him the nous to work closely with clients to help them build value in their property portfolios.
“We’re fortunate that David is remaining within the Lodge Rentals team capacity so we can continue to draw on his expertise and knowledge.
“His key focus has shifted to developing our service offering to landlords. He will work closely with clients in a property investment advisory role,” explains Waugh.
Matthew-Shane Berryman has been promoted to branch manager.
Berryman joined Lodge City Rentals in 2016 after working overseas as an investment consultant and banker. He has extensive experience in both the real estate and banking industries.
On the immediate horizon, Waugh says the team is focused on ensuring the Healthy Homes Standards, which came into force on July 1, is rolled out by all landlords across all rental properties under management.
The Healthy Homes Standards set minimum requirements for modern heating, proper insulation in floors and walls, ventilation in high-moisture rooms, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping.
“We are putting the right steps in place to ensure the rental properties under our management are dry, warm and to the standard they should be.”
