Property management fees in Sydney

Clear, competitive and honest. Here is how property management fees work, and what you should actually be paying for.

The cheapest property manager is rarely the best value. What matters is the return you keep after vacancy, arrears and re-leasing, not the headline percentage. We believe in one clear fee and no hidden costs.

How property management fees work

The management fee

A percentage of the rent collected, covering the full day-to-day management of your property. We tailor it to your property and quote it clearly up front.

The letting fee

A one-off fee when a new tenant is secured, covering the marketing, screening and leasing work.

What is included

Marketing, leasing, 5-point tenant screening, rent and arrears, inspections, maintenance, statements and EOFY reporting, and a real point of contact.

No hidden costs

We tell you the fee and what it covers up front. No surprise charges, and no lock-in agreement, so we earn it every month.

Want a clear quote for your property?

Book a free rental appraisal and we will give you a transparent fee for your property, alongside the rent it should achieve.

Property management fees, answered

How much does property management cost in Sydney?
There is no one-size-fits-all number. Your fee depends on the property: its size, condition, location and the level of service it needs. Rather than quote a rate that may not suit your property, we give you one clear, competitive fee tailored to you, with no hidden costs. Ask us and we will walk you through exactly what is included.
What is included in the management fee?
Our fee covers the full service: marketing and leasing, rigorous tenant screening, rent collection and arrears, routine inspections, repairs and maintenance coordination, statements and end-of-financial-year reporting, and a real person to call.
Is there a separate letting fee?
Yes, like most agencies we charge a one-off letting fee when a new tenant is secured, covering the marketing, screening and leasing work. It is included in your tailored quote and we are transparent about it up front, so there are no surprises.
Are property management fees tax-deductible?
Property management fees on an investment property are generally tax-deductible. Speak to your accountant, and ask us about depreciation while you are at it.
Is the cheapest property manager the best value?
Rarely. A slightly higher fee that leases your property a week faster, screens tenants properly and reviews your rent each year almost always returns more than the fee you saved. What matters is your net return, not the headline rate.

More than management

Your property deserves more than a manager. Through Lifestyle Property Hub, our growing network, landlords tap trusted property specialists, from buyers’ agents to mortgage brokers and tax-depreciation experts.

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Property management that earns its fee

See how we manage, or book a free appraisal to find out what your property should be earning and what it would cost.