A property manager can reduce the day-to-day workload of letting a home, but service levels and fee structures vary. The right choice is about more than the headline commission.
What to consider
Ask how enquiries and viewings are handled, how tenant applications are assessed, who prepares the lease, how rent collection and arrears are managed, and how often you receive statements. Clarify whether inspections, renewals, contractor coordination and dispute support are included or charged separately.
A practical checklist
Request a written schedule of fees, the management agreement, a sample owner statement, emergency contact arrangements and the process for approving repairs. Ask who holds deposits and how records are protected. Check relevant credentials and references, and understand how either party can end the agreement.
The takeaway
Choose a manager whose responsibilities, reporting and fees are clear in writing.
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