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Know exactly how much your paying us each month and never worry about hidden extras
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Specialists in each area of property management will be looking after your property
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Both you and your tenant have your own mobile app to log and manage all maintenance requests
Why :Different is a better choice in Palmwoods
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.

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More info about Palmwoods and rental market trends in the area
Palmwoods is a rural town in the Sunshine Coast region with a population of over 5600 people. The town is located close to The Big Pineapple, a famous tourist hotspot that showcases Queensland’s ‘world-class produce’, and is a little over an hour’s drive from Brisbane. Surrounded by boutique cafes, restaurants and more, Palmwoods also has its own mobile library service that is operated by the Sunshine Coast Council. The family-friendly atmosphere and spacious real estate with large yards have attracted many homebuyers along with real estate agents and property managers in Palmwoods.
Most people living here are families with an average of 2 members, and the average weekly household income is $1361. Females represent 51.5% of the residents, and the median age in this locality is 42 years. 19.1% of the people in Palmwoods QLD serve as professionals and work over 40 hours per week. 91.4% of the properties are separate houses, many of which are designed with 3 bedrooms or more, and are spacious enough for a household size of 2 to 3 people.
The selling prices of houses from 2015 to 2020 increased by 24.9% with an annual average growth of 4.5%. This has generated significant capital gains, especially for investors working with experts in property management in Palmwoods. Investors who rent out these homes achieve an average of $525/week and earn a rental yield of 4.23% annually. During the same 5-year period, apartments in Palmwoods have grown in value by 19.18% with an annual average increase of 3.6%. When rented out with the help of highly recommended property management experts from a property group, investors have earned a yield of 4.54% on average every year. With the new Maroochydore business district designed to attract global companies such as Apple and Amazon located only 15 minutes away from Palmwoods, the property market in this town is expected to flourish even more in the future.
Different specialises in making world-class property management services available and easy throughout Palmwoods. 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 a 24/7 mobile app, excellent customer service, team of specialists and a flat fee of $30/week (plus GST), :Different gives you more control over your rental property, without high fees or hassle.
FAQs about property management in Palmwoods
We offer property management services in Palmwoods 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 Palmwoods, management fees are typically charged on a percentage of rent at 6.2%, 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. Our ongoing management fee is a fixed $33/week. If you need to find new tenants, we charge 1 week's rent, a $350 marketing fee and $150 if you need professional photos (all pricing listed is exclusive of GST.)
For finding new tenants in Palmwoods, we charge 1 week's rent for leasing, a $350 marketing fee and $150 if you need professional photos (all pricing listed is exclusive of 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.
Yes, our QLD office is located at Office 30, Level 1, 1024 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006. Most of what we do can be handled online and by our team of mobile local experts, however, if the need arises, feel free to pop in and visit us.
Yes, :Different is a fully licenced real estate agency with a team of experienced Palmwoods property managers.
A team of registered Palmwoods 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 Palmwoods 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 Palmwoods 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 Palmwoods 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
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.
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