Intermediate Commercial Property Management

5 - 6 Aug 2026

Event begins at 11:00 pm

617 Victoria Street Abbotsford 3067

Members

$360 INC GST

Staff Subscriber

$396 INC GST

Non-members

$540 INC GST

cpdHours

Seats still available

Overview

Are you ready to truly elevate your professional proficiency and take control of more complex commercial management scenarios?

This Intermediate Commercial Property Management course is specifically crafted for professionals who have established their foundational knowledge, typically possessing 1 to 3 years of hands-on industry experience, and are now seeking to significantly expand their skill set and overall mastery.

This comprehensive program builds directly upon your existing knowledge, moving beyond the basics to provide you with a deep, practical understanding of crucial advanced topics. Key areas of focus include:

Market Rent Reviews: Mastering the complex methodologies and negotiations involved in accurate rent determination.
Lease Renewals: Developing strategies for effective negotiation and documentation to secure favourable terms.
Eviction Procedures: Navigating the legal and procedural requirements for lawful and efficient tenant possession recovery.
Detailed Budget Preparation: Learning to construct robust, forward-looking financial budgets and forecasts.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to excel in all aspects of commercial property management, enabling you to optimize asset performance and maximize satisfaction for both property owners and their tenants.

Speakers

Bill Di Donna

With a career spanning over four decades, Bill Di Donna is a seasoned expert in the Victorian real estate landscape. Since entering the industry in 1984, Bill has developed a comprehensive understanding of the Melbourne market, having worked across a diverse range of agencies and geographic sectors. He is currently a dedicated working Property Manager, personally overseeing a robust portfolio of approximately 180 industrial, office, and retail tenancies across the CBD and suburban Melbourne. This hands-on, daily involvement ensures his expertise is not just theoretical, but deeply rooted in the current realities and legislative nuances of the commercial sector. Bill’s professional background is marked by a unique breadth of experience, including specialized contracting for major bodies such as the Melbourne City Council, Vic Roads, and VicTrack. He possesses a formidable track record in dispute resolution and compliance, having navigated approximately 40 mediations and VCAT appearances, alongside managing 80 evictions. Furthermore, his deep technical knowledge is evidenced by his sophisticated understanding of the Retail Leases Act 2003 and his role as the author of all technical property articles for Gross Waddell ICR. Beyond his technical and legislative proficiency, Bill is a high-performing Business Development Manager who onboarded approximately $80,000,000 in property investments in the last year alone. A long-standing contributor to the REIV, he is widely recognized for his practical, ‘non-lawyer’ approach to problem-solving. Known for providing no-judgment, evidence-based guidance, Bill remains a trusted resource for peers seeking clear, actionable advice in the often-complex world of commercial property management.