Monthly Archives: April 2020

Update for our Residents & Community | April 30, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by duttons in News, Property Management

Hello Duttons Residents, We hope that you and your loved ones are well in these unprecedented times. This week’s blog has a maintenance-related theme. Since we are not conducting routine maintenance inspections, we encourage you to check all the smoke alarms in your home. Plus we are offering FREE smoke alarm batteries. Our maintenance coordinator, Faye

Declutter Your Home

Posted on April 29, 2020 by duttons in News

The “Stay Home” movement has given much food for thought about decluttering and making choices around living more simple lives. There are many benefits to owning fewer possessions. Even then, it’s tough to move into action. That is… until the many benefits of getting rid of clutter reveal themselves: Less to clean. Cleaning is already

Be Gentle On Your Fridge

Posted on April 29, 2020 by duttons in News

At Duttons we have seen an increase in refrigerator break downs in the last few weeks and want to advise against filling up your fridge. Too much food in your fridge may not allow for air circulation and could lead to your compressor breaking down. A new fridge could take 3 days to 3 weeks

Connect with Us! (During Covid)

Posted on April 24, 2020 by duttons in News

Our offices are closed to the public. The best way to get in touch with us is via email.

Free Batteries

Posted on April 21, 2020 by duttons in News

At Duttons, we take your safety seriously. In order to help flatten the curve of the spread of COVID-19, Duttons Property Management is currently not conducting annual inspections, safety inspections or routine maintenance. We will work with our residents in an exceptional situation that warrants entry to protect the health or safety of the tenant

Update for Our Residents & Community | Monday, April 20

Posted on April 20, 2020 by duttons in News

Hello Duttons Residents, We hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thank you for remaining socially distant from others especially while the sun is out shining and the beautiful weather is tempting. As we all spend a great deal of time inside at home, please remember Fire Safety during Covid. Do you own/operate a local business? Duttons

Supporting Local Businesses

Posted on April 17, 2020 by duttons in News

We love supporting local businesses! We’d love to know about you and what you’re up to, so we can tell others! Are you selling gift cards? How can people buy them? What’s the best way to contact you? book appointments? get on a waitlist? Any tips and tricks for people isolating at home?

Helpful Links for Our Residents

Posted on April 16, 2020 by duttons in Community, News, Victoria

Updated Wednesday, April 29 If you’re a residential BC Hydro customer and you or your spouse/partner have stopped working due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for free credit on your BC Hydro bill. The B.C. emergency benefit for workers will provide a one-time, tax-free, $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due

Fire Safety During COVID-19

Posted on April 15, 2020 by duttons in News

In order to fight the spread of COVID-19, we’re all spending a lot more time indoors, at home. Please take a few minutes to check all the smoke alarms in your home. Here are some safety tips from the Saanich Fire Department. At Duttons, we take your safety seriously. If you have any issues or concerns regarding

Support Local YYJ

Posted on April 14, 2020 by duttons in Community, News, Victoria

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Support Local has created a website to allow customers to purchase gift certificates for local, independent businesses in Greater Victoria. This helps everyone support our community, encourage social distancing, and will allow businesses to maintain some cash flow while we all tackle this incredibly difficult situation. Many businesses have already made

Contact 250-389-1011 brian@duttons.com

Brian Ogilvie

Associate Broker | Director of Operations

Brian brings exceptional operational abilities to Duttons. Brian is licensed as an Associate Broker with the company and along with achieving his Broker’s license, he is licensed in Property Management and Strata. His organizational, time-management and communication skills help ensure the many complex details of our property portfolio are tracked. In a detail-oriented business, Brian’s skills are critical to ensure our property owner’s interests are well looked after.

Brian studied marketing at Camosun College and International Management at the University of Lethbridge but his travels and work experience abroad are what allowed him to gain an international perspective to business. Brian lived in France where he studied French and interned with a large corporation before returning to Canada to work in corporate communications and investor relations in Calgary. Finally, he obtained an internship at the Canadian Consulate in Seattle and worked in the treasury department of a Fortune 500 foreign exchange company in 2010 before joining Duttons.

Born and raised in Victoria, Brian also has an intimate knowledge of the city. A lifelong learner and detail-oriented, he is continually working to improve our systems for the benefit of our clients.

Testimonials

Contact 250-383-7100 cindy@duttons.com

Cindy Hayworth

Senior Accounts Manager

Cindy joined Duttons in 2007 and brings a strong background of accounting skills and management to the Company. During her tenure at Duttons, Cindy has streamlined our accounting systems and is focused on the security and confidentiality of client transactions, utilizing the newest online transfer technology available.

Cindy is responsible for delivering the timely financial reports clients require and works closely with local accountants on behalf of our clients living abroad. On the tenant side, Cindy maintains and handles the setup of our electronic tenant payment systems.

Having operated her own Property Management and Sales business for fifteen years prior to joining Duttons, Cindy is able to offer a high level of experience and expertise to both our clients and Duttons itself. Each day she skillfully answers client and tenant inquiries regarding their accounts. Above all, Cindy meticulously tracks the many financial details imperative to solid management and adds value to our property owners.

Testimonials

Contact 250-383-7100 jenny@duttons.com

Jenny Dyer

Administrative Assistant

Jenny is invaluable as an Assistant to the Sales Team. She brings years of experience in real estate, having honed her skills as a key member of a real estate brokerage in Ontario. With Duttons since 2010, she is involved in preparing marketing materials for our properties, coordinating showings and tracking feedback from agent showings.

Most importantly, Jenny works diligently to ensure our team is well informed and has all of the materials they need to facilitate the successful marketing of a property.

Her background and experience have helped the Sales Team grow in efficiencies and provide our clients with an exceptional level of personalized service. In fact, both our clients and suppliers know how personable Jenny is, and how keen she is to help.

Away from Duttons, you might see Jenny exploring one of the many beautiful trails in the westshore, where she lives with her family.