The 13 Best Property Managers in Sydney

Landlords tired of agencies that push sales will appreciate a business with no sales department at all. NextGen manages residential rentals across most Sydney suburbs from its Marrickville Road office, with a second team in Melbourne. Rents are reviewed every 12 months, outgoings such as strata levies and council rates are paid for the owner, and staff represent owners at the tribunal. Owners can leave at any time without conditions, which takes the risk out of switching.

Small investors in the inner city, inner west and eastern suburbs who want a hands-on manager suit this Surry Hills agency. It takes on only a small selection of investment properties, and each owner has one dedicated point of contact. Owners and tenants use PropertyMe portals for statements, repairs and documents. Enquiries get a reply within one to two business days, followed by an obligation-free chat and a written contract setting out scope and fees.

Its mobile model suits landlords spread across the Inner West, North Sydney, the eastern suburbs and southern Sydney who want a manager rather than a call centre. Phillippa Bevan is the main contact for owners and tenants alike. Landlords get a complimentary rent appraisal, an online portal and access to landlord insurance, while tenants pay rent and log repairs online. Because the agency travels to the property, owners never need to visit an office.

Investors who want a manager that thinks like an owner are the clients Progressive Property has in mind. The Edgecliff agency does property management only, with no sales arm, and its team has owned and self-managed a portfolio across four states. It runs a paperless office with electronic signatures and an owner portal for agreements, expenses and statements. All messages are answered within 24 hours, a clear standard landlords can hold it to.

Owners of furnished apartments weighing Airbnb against a standard lease will get both options assessed here. The Zetland company mainly manages short-term rentals, with a rental guarantee plan, a flexible plan and a minimum guarantee plan. Setup includes a furnishing plan from an interior designer, a photoshoot and listing copy. Because each property is first assessed for short or long-term letting, owners get a recommendation before committing to either model.

Landlords across Sydney, from Ryde to Northmead and Werrington, who want a lean and mobile operation are a good fit for Evoak. The agency has no physical office and handles tenant applications through the Ignite portal. Screening includes international reference checks for applicants who have recently arrived in Australia. Out-of-hours matters are dealt with at no extra charge, and small maintenance jobs are done during visits, so minor fixes do not wait for a separate trade call.

Owners on the North Shore and Northern Beaches who want one named manager rather than a rotating team are well served here. Director Rowena Walton handles every property herself, and the business caps its portfolio at 100 homes. Fees are fixed, and if a query is not answered the same day, that month's management fee is waived. With a capped book, the person who leased the property is also the one handling inspections and repairs.

Its listings cluster in Paddington, Woollahra, Surry Hills and Potts Point, which suits owners of eastern suburbs terraces and apartments. Frontdoor manages long-term rentals and also offers holiday rentals for owners who prefer short stays. A free rental appraisal is the starting point, and owners and tenants use PropertyMe portals. Tenants have a dedicated emergency repairs page, so urgent problems have a clear reporting route from the first day of the lease.

Landlords who want the principal involved in every tenancy suit this Pyrmont boutique agency. Anthony Doumanis, who has 20 years in the industry, oversees each property personally. The agency manages residential and commercial property Sydney-wide, with tenant screening covering income, references and rental history. Before signing, owners can ask for a market rent analysis, a condition assessment, a fee breakdown and a 12-month yield projection, which makes comparing agencies easier.

Owners who want management, leasing and a future sale handled by the same small firm will find that combination here. Directors Penelope Valentine and Belinda Urquhart cover the Northern Beaches, the North Shore, the Hills District and the inner suburbs, with bases in Dee Why and Berowra. Beyond residential management, the firm handles commercial leasing, buying and selling. Investors planning a first rental can start with its free guide to buying an investment property.

Inner West investors who want a manager with an investor's and auctioneer's background suit this Five Dock agency. Founder John Gilmovich has 33 years in the industry and runs it as a boutique independent business built around managing properties. Landlords get a portal, a landlords' handbook and a fee proposal backed by a guarantee. A sister service manages boarding houses, useful for owners of that type of property who need a dedicated manager.

Apartment investors in Burwood, Rhodes and the suburbs around them will find an agency that has done only property management for more than a decade. From its Burwood base it lists around 80 Sydney suburbs it covers. Owners get a set of online reports, from statements and invoices to inspection and annual reports, and tenants apply and request repairs online. The agency offers a money-back service guarantee, so ask for its terms before signing.

Landlords with apartments and terraces in Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and the CBD fringe are its natural clients. The Oxford Street agency combines property management with sales and an executive rentals service for corporate tenants. New landlords receive photography, video and drone footage for their listing at no charge. Owners who may sell later can keep leasing and the sale with the same small team that already knows the property.