Topic: Property Management

RENTAL SHOWING AGENT

Posted on June 10, 2019 by duttons in News, Property Management, Victoria

We are now searching for the best person to join our team, as a Rental Showing Agent.

Speculation & Vacancy Tax

Posted on February 1, 2019 by duttons in News, Property Management, Victoria

To claim your exemption, you must register your property by March 31, 2019.

Taxes, utilities to push Victoria rents to 3.7% higher in 2017

Posted on September 16, 2016 by duttons in News, Property Management, Renting, Victoria

British Columbia’s maximum residential rental rate increase will jump to 3.7% next year, a 28% surge over 2016’s 2.9% limit. The rate is set each fall by the province and is tied to the Consumer Price Index plus a 2% base allotment. Between 2014 and 2016 increases were capped below 3% while 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2012 saw rates at or above 4%.

Vacancy Rates in Victoria

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Duttons Editor in Property Management, Renting, Victoria

Late last month, the Times Colonist reported that there’s “little relief in sight for renters” in Victoria. Vacancy rates in Victoria for renters have been very low, sitting at just 0.6% according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Our internal statistics at Duttons confirm these statistics. We manage more than 550 condos, houses, townhomes and our internal vacancy rate has been near 0% the last 12 months.

Interview with Brian Ogilvie, Director of Operations

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Duttons Editor in Property Management, Victoria

In a detail-oriented business, Brian’s skills are critical to ensure our property owner’s interests are well looked after. We chatted with Brian and wanted to share more about him, as well as how he helps makes Duttons the best Property Management company in Victoria.

Condensation – what you need to know

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Duttons Editor in Property Management, Victoria

You’ve probably noticed water on your windows or maybe even black staining on your drywall. Do you know what causes this? It’s condensation, moisture from interior air in your home.

Preparing for the Season

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Duttons Editor in Property Management, Victoria

With the time change behind us and fallen leaves strewn about, it’s time to think about protecting your home before the winter months.

We’ve rounded up some quick and easy weekend tasks to get done around the house in the next few weeks.

Winterizing Your Home: Don’t Wait for the Snow!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by duttons in Property Management, Victoria

Our first snowfall has come and gone with a little reminder from Mother Nature it’s ‘that’ time of year. If you haven’t already winterized your home, now is definitely the time. Take advantage of our local winter weather reprieve and take care of these five items. 1. Plumbing If the weather gets cold enough to freeze

WE’RE MOVING, BUT NOT FAR

Posted on September 11, 2014 by duttons in Listing, News, Property Management, Victoria

We’re excited to reveal Duttons’ latest property management move – the shifting and relocating of our very own Property Management division. We are moving into one building, and you will now find our property management division located above our landmark Sales office on the corner of Fairfield Road and Moss Street. But, this is not

TENANT INSURANCE: REST ASSURED?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by duttons in Property Management, Renting

As the number one property management firm in Victoria, we at Duttons have many properties to oversee. Managing properties is assuming the responsibility of a landlord: ensuring everything is in good working order for the tenants, including dealing with scenarios that affect the property beyond the suites themselves. Here we share such a story, its

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 250-389-1011 faye@duttons.com

Faye Wright

PM Office Manager l Maintenance Coordinator

Faye is Office Manager in the Property Management Division and is responsible for administration procedures, training and results. Faye has assisted the Property Managers in all of their administrative duties since 2009.

She has extensive experience in the Housing Department of the University of Victoria, as well as in Co-op Housing and hospitality. Faye’s experience with tenants and the housing industry enables her to bring high quality customer service to Duttons every day.

Faye understands the importance of tracking details. She assists in maximizing showing appointments for our clients’ properties by fielding inquiries quickly and is able to smoothly assist tenants through rental issues. Working closely with the Property Management team she has deep knowledge of strata properties and how they function.

Faye brings care and compassion to her work and helps organize the many details involved in successful property management. Most importantly, she is quietly able to develop and nourish relationships within the industry to the benefit of our clients.

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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 skilfully 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.

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Contact 250-389-1011 jared@duttons.com

Jared Csizmadia

Rental Property Manager

Jared’s keen interest in 20th century art, architecture, and design gives him a genuine appreciation for the beautiful variety of homes in Victoria. You might catch him at local community music and theatrical events, as he is both people and community-oriented.

Jared joined Duttons in 2013. He is a licensed Rental Property Manager and brings his management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and community experience to the Duttons Property Management team.

Jared studied at the University of Victoria and has lived and worked in Victoria for over 20 years. Jared currently resides on the Saanich Peninsula with his wife and two children and has many rare insights into the different communities of Greater Victoria.

Testimonials

Contact 250-383-7100 jenny@duttons.com

Jenny Dyer

Sales Coordinator | Receptionist

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 2009, 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 cheering on our Royals hockey team.

Testimonials

Contact 250-383-7100 chris@duttons.com

Chris Logan

REALTOR®

A Victoria resident for over 20 years, Chris grew up in Halifax and studied at Dalhousie University, Concordia, and the National Theatre School of Canada. Several years in the music industry then led to an extended sojourn as co-owner of one of Victoria’s best loved performance venues. Those years in the hyper-competitive hospitality industry gave Chris keen customer service and negotiating skills and trained him to stay cool under stress.

With a temperate Mediterranean climate unique in Canada and a broad range of housing that runs from Craftsman century homes to stylish modern condos, Victoria offers unmatched quality of life. The city caters to a culturally diverse mix of young professionals, growing families, and retirees, and Chris’s first-hand, street-level knowledge of the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods ensure he is uniquely placed to help newcomers and long-term residents alike find their niche.

Sellers will find Chris a patient listener who understands that selling a home is not only a major financial undertaking but almost always an emotional one as well. Although he believes no deal is a great deal unless all parties benefit, Chris is nevertheless a tireless advocate for the best interests of his clients: your goals will be his goals until those goals are achieved.

When not working with clients Chris treasures time spent with his wife and four children, ideally outdoors, and especially in their beloved Beacon Hill Park. He loves to read and is passionate about music and classic cinema. A long time meditator, he is committed to the precepts of honesty, temperance, and not causing harm. He has volunteered with Victoria Hospice and the James Bay Community Project and believes that in order to solve the big problems of the world it’s often best to start by serving our families, friends, and neighbours.

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Topic: Property Management

RENTAL SHOWING AGENT

Speculation & Vacancy Tax

Taxes, utilities to push Victoria rents to 3.7% higher in 2017

Vacancy Rates in Victoria

Interview with Brian Ogilvie, Director of Operations

Condensation – what you need to know

Preparing for the Season

Winterizing Your Home: Don’t Wait for the Snow!

WE’RE MOVING, BUT NOT FAR

TENANT INSURANCE: REST ASSURED?

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