The 11 Best Property Management Agencies in Melbourne

Landlords who want one direct contact rather than a call centre will find an owner-operated agency here. It manages residential property across inner Melbourne, bayside suburbs, the outer east to Wheelers Hill and the west to Sunshine West. Fees are flat and transparent, and a free rental health check states exactly what management would cost. Saturday hours until 6pm help owners who work during the week.

Landlords in the inner north-west and inner south-east are the core market of this boutique agency, which works only in property management. It handles each lease from start to finish, with regular feedback to owners and a screening process for renters. The team brings more than 20 years of combined real estate experience. Its advocacy side also offers vendor advice and bidding support, useful if you later decide to sell or buy.

Owners who want to deal with the person in charge rather than a rotating team will like this boutique Fitzroy agency, where clients get direct access to decision-makers. Founded in 2016 by Nikita McDonald, it focuses entirely on residential property management. Services run from tenant screening and rent setting to maintenance and reducing vacancies. A small team named on its website makes it easy to know who is handling your property.

Owners of furnished apartments or short-stay rentals will find more options here than at most agencies, as the firm manages furnished lets and Airbnb stays as well as standard leases. It is a boutique agency in South Melbourne with properties across Melbourne, regional Victoria and the Gold Coast. Rent appraisals weigh local vacancy rates and comparable listings. An online platform lets owners follow their property without chasing updates.

Landlords tired of agencies that put sales first will find a firm here that does nothing but property management. It covers all Melbourne suburbs and handles residential, student accommodation, commercial, retail and small industrial property. Only senior property managers with at least three years of experience look after portfolios. Condition reports include hundreds of photos and 360-degree captures, which gives owners solid evidence if a bond dispute arises.

Landlords who want a predictable cost will note the published flat fee of $119 a month, with no hidden charges. Management is all this firm does, and one property manager handles everything for each property, including VCAT hearings. All of its managers are over 30 and invest in property themselves. Inspection videos are sent to owners, and the firm promises a reply within two working hours, which suits interstate and overseas landlords.

Investors buying new-build or off-the-plan property gain the most here, as the agency can often find renters before handover and deals directly with major builders on defects. It is a property management business with a Melbourne office on St Kilda Road and branches in other states. Narrated video inspections suit owners who live interstate. A client portal and help with tax depreciation schedules round out the service.

Landlords in Melbourne's west have a dedicated option in this Point Cook agency, which focuses entirely on residential property management. Prospective renters are shown through personally, at open inspections or private appointments. Routine inspections happen every six months, with reports and invoices posted to an online landlord portal. Owners may join one inspection a year, and the agency backs its service with a money-back guarantee.

Landlords who want heavy marketing behind each new lease will find it at this South Yarra agency, which has rented and sold Melbourne property for more than 30 years. Every room is professionally photographed and paired with walkthrough videos, and listings go out to eight search platforms. It runs separate leasing, property management and commercial management teams. Switching an existing property across is free and handled by the agency.

Apartment owners in the CBD and Docklands have a locally focused option in this Little Lonsdale Street agency. It manages rentals in the city, Docklands and nearby suburbs, from finding tenants and preparing leases to maintenance and regular inspections. A separate Airbnb management service handles short-stay guests, cleaning and check-ins. The website is also available in Chinese, which helps overseas investors keep track of their property.

Investors with rentals spread across the city can keep them all with one agency here, as the firm manages properties in more than 260 Melbourne suburbs. Property management is its core business, supported by a dedicated leasing team focused on filling vacancies. Director Leah Calnan also works as an industry trainer, and staff training is a stated priority. A single point of contact for a whole portfolio simplifies life for owners with several properties.