Upskilling for Commercial Property Managers - SANDHURST

Join us for a practical, full-day in-person workshop covering leases, legislation, risk and systems for commercial property managers.

UPSKILLING FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGERS

A Full-Day Practical Workshop for Regional Property Professionals

Commercial property management is something many people step into long before they’re given structured training to support it. One day it’s a handful of commercial properties in a mixed portfolio; the next, you’re managing leases, legislation, outgoings, rent reviews, ESM, insurance, options, and make-good obligations, all at once.

This workshop brings clarity to that complexity.

Upskilling for Commercial Property Managers is a full-day, in-person practical workshop delivered by Wendy Thomson (Australian Academy of Property), Sangeeta Thaker (Property Law Academy), and Sonia Hunyadi.

Together, the presenters combine deep hands-on operational experience, specialist property law expertise, and risk-aware communication skills. Participants are guided through real-world scenarios and practical frameworks that support clearer lease interpretation, stronger compliance awareness, better issue escalation, and more confident day-to-day decision-making.

The focus is on how commercial property management actually works in practice. Not theory. Not best-practice slogans. Just the operational detail that keeps portfolios compliant, controlled, and defensible.

Designed specifically for regional & metro practitioners, this workshop reflects the reality of managing mixed portfolios with broader responsibilities and fewer internal safety nets. It provides structure, guidance, and real examples to help commercial property managers reduce uncertainty, manage risk properly, and achieve better outcomes for landlords and tenants.

Additional Session

Minimising Risk in Written Communication

As part of the program, the workshop includes a dedicated session on minimising risk in written communication.

In commercial property management, poorly worded emails, notices, and correspondence can unintentionally create obligations, escalate disputes, or expose agencies and owners to liability. This session focuses on writing with clarity, intent, and authority so communication supports decisions rather than undermines them.

What You’ll Take Away

• Practical tools, checklists, and workflows you can apply immediately
• Clearer understanding of leases, legislation, and common risk areas
• Greater confidence managing landlords, tenants, and issues as they arise
• Stronger discipline in written communication to reduce ambiguity and exposure
• Real scenarios drawn from active commercial property portfolios
• Opportunity to connect with peers facing similar regional challenges

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is designed for anyone working in or around commercial property in regional markets, including:

• Residential Property Managers managing commercial assets
• Commercial Property Managers
• Agency Principals and Directors
• Support staff and future PMs
• Sales and Leasing agents working alongside PM teams
• Investors and in-house property managers

Whether you’re stepping into commercial for the first time or tightening up an established role, this is a start here → level up → operate with confidence workshop.

Event Details

9:00am – 5:00pm
Full-day, in-person workshop
Interactive discussions and practical sessions
Refreshments included

Registration & Pricing (per attendee)

Early Bird: $495.00 (incl. GST) — closes 28th February 2026
Standard Registration: $550.00 (incl. GST)

Places are capped to ensure an interactive learning environment.

For a detailed program or brochure, please email events@theaap.com.au

This workshop provides practical guidance and industry insight only. It does not constitute legal, financial or professional advice, and participants should seek independent advice specific to their circumstances where required.

Please note: Program content, session timing and presenters are subject to change without notice.