Property Management

Expert Property Management on the Gold Coast

With over 23 years of industry experience, we understand what it takes to professionally manage an owner’s most valuable asset. As a fully licensed and trust account compliant real estate agency, we offer prompt, personalised service tailored to each landlord’s needs.

At Drift Property Management, we manage the entire process while keeping our landlords informed every step of the way. We take pride in offering transparent and timely communication with both landlords and tenants.

  1. Advertising and Marketing. Whether advertising your investment property for the first time or re-letting, the same amount of time and energy is dedicated to the advertising and marketing of your property in order to attract the perfect tenant for your property.  Your property will be prominently featured on high-traffic real estate websites, social media sites and email marketing campaigns, ensuring maximum visibility. We craft compelling descriptions and prefer professional photos to highlight your property and showcase its unique features, ensuring it stands out in a competitive crowd.
  2. Tenant Selection. Selecting the “ideal” tenant for your property is the first and most important step in aiding to a trouble-free tenancy.  Our hands-on approach and meticulous tenant selection process begins with face-to-face meetings, allowing us to gauge each prospective tenant’s character, demeanour and suitability for your property. We delve into their rental history, employment stability, and financial background through rigorous reference checks, verifying past and current rental performance and employment credentials to validate their reliability and commitment. 
  3. Preparation of Tenancy. After selecting your tenant, we will meticulously prepare all necessary documentation and reports, ensuring a successful tenancy, including lease agreements tailored to the specific requirements of each tenancy.  Prior to tenancy commencement, detailed Entry Condition Reports are prepared accompanied by comprehensive photo documentation, serving as a crucial reference point for assessing property condition throughout the tenancy.  We facilitate a smooth and efficient tenant handover process, ensuring that keys are recorded before handover and tenants are provided with all necessary information to settle into their new home.
  4. Rent and Rental Arrears. Ensuring timely rent payments is crucial for maintaining the financial health of your investment property. At Drift, we understand the importance or prompt and firm action when it comes to handling tenant rent arrears. Rent payments are closely monitored, we maintain open lines of communication with tenants, reminding them of their rent obligations and take immediate action.  If rent arrears persist, we take firm but fair enforcement measures in line with the relevant legislation including issuing formal breach notices. Landlord are regularly updated with the status or any rent arrears, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
  5. Ongoing Management. We understand that ongoing management of your investment property and permanent tenancies requires efficiency, professionalism and attend to detail.  As part of our comprehensive ongoing management service, we will proactively manage lease renewals including the implementation of rent increases to maximise your investment returns. Regular routine inspections are conducted with detailed reports provided including photos and upon a tenant vacating a thorough inspection is conducted to assess the properties condition. Any areas of concern are promptly resolved with tenants, facilitating a smooth transition into the new tenancy.
  6. Compliance. Ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks are paramount when it comes to managing your investment property. At Drift, we take proactive measures to handle all aspects of legal compliance and risk management in order to safeguard your investment. We will make certain that your property complies with all relevant regulations regarding smoke alarms, blind cords and pool fencing.
    Guidance will be provided on obtaining the right insurance cover for your investment property, ensuring that you have adequate protection against any unforeseen events. 
  7. Maintenance. As part of our commitment to maximising returns for our landlords, we carefully select trusted contractors who provide quality workmanship at competitive rates. We coordinate all repairs and maintenance promptly and efficiently, minimising tenant disruption and ensuring the work meets our high standards before processing payments

 

For further information on our services, fees and charges please contact Kellie on

P: 0499 541 749 or

E: manager@driftpropertymanagement.com.au