Full-service property management in Newcastle for a fixed fee of $100/month!
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What we do differently
Fixed fee with no hidden charges
Know exactly how much your paying us each month and never worry about hidden extras
A responsive team you can trust
Specialists in each area of property management will be looking after your property
Maintenance done right
Both you and your tenant have your own mobile app to log and manage all maintenance requests
Why :Different is a better choice in Newcastle
Managing your property with :Different
Managing with a traditional agent
Fixed fee means you know exactly how much you're paying
A team of specialised experts looking after your property and tenants
Check on your property on-the-go with our mobile app for owners
Easy maintenance approvals using our mobile app for owners
Peace of mind with our free first year landlord insurance
vs
% free based on rental income with extra fees
Stress of your property manager leaving every 12 months
Poor communication that keeps you in the dark
Countless calls, emails and messages to address issues
Pay for landlord insurance out of your own pocket
With :Different you will get full service property management plus so much more. We combine smart tech with property experts to deliver above and beyond service.
More info about Newcastle and rental market trends in the area
Situated on the east coast of New South Wales (NSW), 2 hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is surrounded by beautiful sand beaches, a stunning coastline and a charming working harbour. The Newcastle metropolitan area is the second most populated area of NSW and is located on the mouth of the Hunter River. Famous for coal, Newcastle is the largest exporting harbour in the world. Newcastle’s iconic ‘steel city’ identity has come a long way. The vibrant and popular coastal town offers a wonderful lifestyle and affordable living. Darby Street, Newcastle’s ‘Eat, Drink, Shop’ street, has a bustling cafe, small bar, dining, live music and fashion scene.
In 2011 Newcastle was voted in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 ‘Must See Cities of the World’, up against Paris, London, Sydney and other world-class destinations. Get your fresh local produce every Sunday at the booming Farmers’ markets and enjoy an array of parks and recreational areas, including an iconic skate park on Cooks Hill beach. Families have a range of excellent schools and safe and green neighbourhoods to choose from, all with access to a variety of local sporting clubs. With the University of Newcastle, a world-class University’s main campus only a 10 minute drive from the CBD, and also a newly built CBD campus in the centre of town, Newcastle is a popular choice for students both domestic and international. Young professionals have also flocked to the area in recent years due to a growing professional hub.
Serviced by train (with a 1 hour, 45 minute commute to Sydney as well as local routes), bus, a newly built light rail which was part of a $650 million project to revitalise the Newcastle CBD, Newcastle is an easy city to get out and about in. Newcastle Airport is only a 30 minute drive from the CBD and offers both domestic and international flights.
There are many beautiful Victorian terrace houses in the heritage area of Newcastle which is to the east of the Central Business District, and the 2030 Community Strategic Plan promises expansive infrastructure, land and housing. The CBD skyline is dominated by apartments competing for beach and harbour views. Houses and apartments range in style from 70’s brick to art deco and modern masterpieces. Property managers in Newcastle and real estate agents Newcastle play a vital role in the city’s real estate sector, especially with regards to managing properties in Newcastle's residential rental market. They also assist investment property owners maximise their returns with a thorough market analysis in the form of a rental appraisal.
The attractive nature of the area means that prices have increased over the past 5 years, with houses selling for $830,000 on average, which is a 5 year growth rate of 40.7%. Apartments are slightly more affordable, at $729,000 on average for a 2 bedroom apartment. A young professional demographic and student population means renting is popular, with 53% of all residents renting. Rents are also above average, at $540 per week with 86% of tenants spending less than 30% of total income on rent, making rental income relatively stable. Newcastle property management gives great support to Australia's real estate market.
:Different specialises in making world-class property management services available and easy throughout Newcastle and surrounding areas. Here at :Different, we combine the convenience of a one-stop online property management software solution with the security of real, on-the-ground property maintenance & management teams. With our 24/7 mobile app, excellent customer service, free landlord insurance, and a flat fee of $100/month, :Different gives you more control over your rental property, without high fees or hassle.
FAQs about property management in Newcastle
We offer property management services in Newcastle and all surrounding suburbs. To check if we service your area, use our location checker.
Traditional property management agencies have multiple fees that are confusing to understand. In Newcastle, management fees are typically charged on a percentage of rent at 6%, and then on multiple fees added for a host of admin related tasks such as inspections, annual statements and administrative tribunals.
At :Different, our pricing is simple. You'll only ever pay three fees. The management fee is a fixed $100/month inclusive of GST. The other two fees are only applicable if you need to find new tenants,. in which case you pay $500 for leasing and a $500 marketing fee for NSW, which includes premier listings on Realestate.com.au (securing 4.5x more enquiries and 3.8x more views on your listing) and platinum listings on Domain.com.au.
For finding new tenants in Newcastle, we charge a flat leasing fee of $500 plus a $500 marketing fee (including GST).
Our full service property management includes the day to day operations involved in managing your property, handling maintenance requests, routine inspections, finding you suitable tenants, attending tribunal hearings + plus more. You'll also receive free first year landlord insurance and rent guarantee.
To calculate how much you can save by switching to :Different, simply use our savings calculator.
We don't have an office in Newcastle specifically as we believe that technology has changed the way people use a whole range of services, including real estate. Most of what we do can be handled online and by our team of mobile local experts. However, if the need arises, we do have a Sydney office that you can visit, located at Unit 2 Rowe Lane, 6a Liverpool St, Paddington NSW 2021.
Yes, :Different is a fully licenced real estate agency with a team of experienced property managers.
A team of registered real estate agents will manage your property, powered by our proprietary technology to automate day-to-day tasks while giving you and your tenants access to self-service portals.
Yes, a rental appraisal can be conducted by a property expert from our local team.
Finding you a good tenant is probably the most important thing we do.
It starts with letting. Unlike traditional agencies, we list every property on realestate.com.au and domain.com.au with professional photos, video walkthroughs, indicative floor plans and clear, well-written descriptions. By including the things that would-be tenants care about, we get more applications, more rapidly.
Once we have applications, we evaluate tenants thoroughly so we can stand behind our recommendations. Any tenant we place will have been checked across the major tenancy databases. We know bad tenants often provide old, or even forged written references, so we call references. We will verify income and employment tenure. Bad tenants may fudge these points - our legally compliant, structured interview process helps us identify those who are trying to pull the wool over our eyes.
After you select a tenant from our recommended, we make sure that the tenancy agreement reflects your concerns from pets on the premises to the length of the lease.
Good tenant selection stops most big problems before they occur, but all tenants will have concerns and questions.
We take care of problems before they become problems. Our systems automatically track arrears and tenants are contacted by phone, email and SMS. We follow up relentlessly to ensure you get paid. We work with you to create a proactive maintenance plan and deal with urgent maintenance requests immediately.
In the very rare cases where we cannot resolve the problem directly, we will attend tribunal proceedings. Meticulous record keeping is the key to a good outcome at tribunals. We’ve designed our service so that every transaction flows through our proprietary system. At tribunals, we always have a complete paper trail, so we can prove our compliance on your behalf.
No, there will be no fees if your existing tenant decides to renew.
Inspections are useful for landlords but a hassle for tenants. We have a team of Newcastle home experts who will perform at least 2 per year (we will do more, but only when there is a need to). When inspecting, we don’t just walk through and take some photos. Instead, we actively compare the condition with the last report, using our proprietary inspection process.
In taking care of your property, we have developed a network of trusted tradespeople. Every member of our Newcastle network is highly reviewed and complies with all licensing regulations. We don’t receive kickbacks (or “christmas hampers”) from our tradespeople. We just hire the right people.
Taking care of your property is more than just inspections and maintenance. From bills, to preventative maintenance, to tax reporting, there’s a ton of additional important work we do for you. All we need is your name, email and investment property address to get started. Or feel free to drop us an email at hello@different.com.au
We offer free landlord insurance for the first year, which can have an equivalent value of between $350-500 depending on your provider. From the second year onwards, we subsidise this. The landlord insurance is for contents only; if you need building insurance, we are happy to connect you with our preferred suppliers. Our Landlord Protection Plan includes our exclusive Rent guarantee, where if a tenant's rent is more than 5 days late, we'll cover it to help you manage out of pocket expenses. And best of all, it's free!
To switch over to :Different, all we need is your name, email and investment property address to get started.
We’ll follow up with you on any additional questions so that we can generate our managing agency agreement and confirm your ownership of the property.
We handle the entire transfer process. Once you sign our agreement, we do the rest. We notify your tenant, the previous property manager and any other relevant parties. We’ll also work with your previous agent to smoothly transition your file and hand over the keys.
If your previous agency agreement requires a notice period, we’ll give that notice on your behalf. This is typically only a 30 day period. We start managing your property once that notice period has ended.
We charge you nothing until we officially start managing your property.
Popular areas in Newcastle
We service properties across all of greater Sydney. Check out the list of top suburbs below or use our location checker to see if we service your area in just a few clicks.
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