When it comes to real estate agency and particularly commercial property management, so many agents claim that they are the best at what they do. The reality is they have to prove it before the landlord will regard them as really better than any other agent in the local area.

Commercial and retail property management is just a process, but it is a very demanding one and it requires knowledge. Entry into this field of specialty requires committed property managers that are prepared to work hard, learn and improve their knowledge. This part of the industry is truly specialised. Very good and experienced retail and commercial property managers are always in short supply. For those that have a career intention, this is an exceptionally skilled part of the industry should you choose to make it so.

So the best agents and property managers are the ones that really do an excellent job in the core disciplines of property management. So what are they? Here are the main ones:

Income enhancement for strengthening net property outcomes for the landlord. The levels of income in each lease are gathered from different types of occupancy. That can be tenancy area, car parking, storage areas, naming rights, and other miscellaneous charges. Importantly they should all be optimised for the current market conditions.

Maintenance projections and management within the existing property so the tenants and customers are not inconvenienced in any way.

Expenditure controls that track budgeted cash flows and help the expenditure stay within expected ranges.

Vacancy management to optimise the cash flow and the income for the landlord.

Lease management processes that streamline the interaction with tenants and remove or negotiate on time any disruptive matters such as lease expiries and rent reviews.

Maintains relationships with tenants to ensure good levels of communication and feedback on any matters of current occupancy

Ensures that the property complies with all matters of building codes, energy compliance, and properties owned usage.

Understands the complexity of leases and the variations that apply therein. Each and every lease is regarded as a unique platform of tenant interaction and cash flow. On that basis every lease needs to be well managed.

New lease negotiations that are efficiently managed and take into account the trends of prevailing market leasing conditions.

Interaction with real estate agencies in the area that can provide sources of potential tenants for any existing vacancies.

Tenant fit out and entry procedures into a building that harmonise with the other tenants and do not disrupt extended or daily occupation.

Tenant mix strategies that suit the property, the function of the building, and the customers that visit the property. This is particularly important in Retail Property to maintain levels of trade.

Constant review of market conditions and leasing strategies so current tenant retention within the property is achieved in the best possible way.

One factor that should be acknowledged is that property managers can be resource poor or overworked when it comes to providing their services and commitment to the task. That is when the landlord is not correctly serviced and building performance suffers. It is not what professional property management services are really all about. You have a choice if you want to work as a Real Estate Agent in this part of the industry.

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Everybody loves cake, and it's even better when you can make it yourself. If you're completely new to cooking, learning to bake a cake is a simple and fun project to start your new hobby with. If you get really good at it, you might even make a career out of it. The tips in this article will help improve your cake-baking skills.

Pre-made cake mixes tend to be heavy. This not only makes it difficult to mix them, but can also make the finished cake feel heavy in your stomach. To avoid this undesirable heaviness, simply get some meringue powder. You can buy this powder at a baking goods supply store; some supermarkets also carry it. Mix the powder into the cake mix to lighten the mix's weight.

In addition to wanting your cake mix to be light, you don't want it to be too dry. Here's a secret for making moist cakes: use unsweetened applesauce in place of oil. Unsweetened applesauce is also healthier than oil, making your cake slightly more attractive to guests who are watching their diet.

Many cakes not only call for wet ingredients such as eggs, but sticky ingredients such as honey. Sticky ingredients can be messy and hard to work with. They stick to the measuring spoon, the mixing bowl and your fingers, making it hard to mix your cake batter properly. To avoid a sticky mess, spray measuring cups and spoons with non-stick cooking spray before you start pouring honey or other sticky ingredients into them. You can also spray mixing blades with this spray to make it easier to mix your cake.

In addition to sticky ingredients, you may have to use cold ingredients such as sticks of butter or eggs. Butter sticks can be as difficult to work with as honey if they are too cold; they are stiff, nearly unbreakable and don't mix into your cake batter easily. To avoid problems with butter and other cold ingredients, take them out of the refrigerator before beginning your cake. If your butter is still too cold to work with by the time you're ready for it, put it in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds to soften it.

An undercooked cake will fall apart, not taste right and may contain bacteria such as salmonella that can make people sick. Sometimes your cake can look baked on the outside but still need to be cooked on the inside. When your oven timer rings, remove the cake from the oven, but don't turn the oven off yet. Check whether the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into it and pulling the toothpick out again. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is baked on the inside. You may have to put the cake back for three to five additional minutes before testing it again if your toothpick doesn't come out clean.

Cake baking takes patience. Once the cake comes out of the oven, you've only completed the first step. Now you have to frost it. Frosting cakes allows you to express your creativity; you can use colors and designs to express a mood or simply make something beautiful. However, you can't frost the cake while it's hot; the cake may crumble or the frosting may melt if you try to do so. Wait a couple of hours or even overnight for the cake to cool completely before frosting it.

Baking a cake is a fairly straightforward process. Simply mix the ingredients, bake the cake and frost it once it cools. Once you get used to baking cakes, you can experiment with different types of cakes. You may enjoy baking a cake in a particular shape, such as a Mickey Mouse cake for a child's birthday party, or making layer cakes that have frosting between each layer of cake. Whether you're making your first simple cake or are a cake expert, you're sure to impress your friends and family if you follow the cake-baking tips in this article.

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Halloween is a fabulous theme for cake decorating as it allows you to really let your imagination go wild. In fact, the scarier and more gruesome your Halloween cake decorations, the better!

Whether you are throwing a Halloween party or just want to liven up your children's tea, there is a bewitching array of edible and non-edible Halloween cake decorations and products available in the shops and online. These range from scary ghouls, witches and bats to pumpkins, spiders and realistic-looking eyeballs. Some of these even glow in the dark, allowing you to really vamp up your cakes, cookies or cupcakes!

Readymade options

If you're short on time or inspiration, you can get your Halloween cake decorating off to a flying start with some readymade items. Pop to the shops for some plain iced fairy cakes or cupcakes, and then customise them with one or more of the following decorations:

Shaped sugarcraft figures or plaques that make ideal cupcake toppers

Re-useable plastic bats, spider rings or "Happy Halloween" greetings on sticks for inserting into the sponge

Edible eyeballs: these really are the ultimate sweet treat and guaranteed to get a reaction!

Do-it-yourself

But, if time permits and you're feeling creative, why not have a go at making your own Halloween cake decorations from scratch? With the right products and a bit of imagination it is easy to achieve some fabulous results. You can even add to the fun - and the mess - by getting the children involved too!

Before you start, you will need to round up a selection of ingredients and equipment to help you with your DIY Halloween cake decorating. A few suggestions are:

Black, white or orange ready to roll sugar paste; just mix black and white if you want grey

Plastic cutters in traditional Halloween shapes like bats, pumpkins, ghosts and cats. Try to find ones with comfort grips as these make cutting of cookie dough, icing or sugar paste safe and easy - even for little hands

Edible black or silver lustre spray for covering individual cakes or one large sponge

Easy-to-use, colourful sprinkle decorations such as glitter flakes, sugar strands or sugar balls for adding a touch of magic

Once you've finished rolling, cutting, sprinkling or spraying, don't forget to complete the look with Halloween themed baking cases, candles or ribbon. Then add the finishing touch to your Halloween festivities by scattering some bat or pumpkin confetti over the party table. Happy Halloween!

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