8%+gst
of rent collected
A fee designed for rental performance.
Our transparent, all-inclusive fee is structured to deliver strong long term rental property performance for landlords. At Kōwhai Coast Property Management, we focus on what landlords want and nothing they don’t, providing a clear, professional service that delivers great outcomes for both landlords and tenants across Warkworth and the surrounding area.
| Feature | Our Fee | Industry standard |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee ?Fee/commission that the property manager will deduct from the rent collected prior to disbursing to landlord. | 8%+GST of rent collected | 8-10%+GST of rent collected |
| Letting Fee ?Covers the Property Manager’s time to list, show and set up a property for tenancy. | Included | Industry average of 1 week’s rent |
| Advertising Fee ?The cost of using advertising domains (TradeMe etc) and other forms of advertising like billboards. | Included | $150-$300+ |
| Photography ?Wherever possible we use a local professional photographer to showcase your property and add 2D floorplans as standard. | Included | Up to $385 |
| Routine Inspection Fee ?To inspect your property and report as required (typically quarterly) to comply with your insurance obligations. | Included | $35-$55 |
| Maintenance Fee ?A fee for property manager labour, as a percentage of the invoice, will be added on top. However, Kōwhai Coast Property Management will arrange, organise, and finalise maintenance with detailed, best-in-class work orders at no extra charge. | Included | 8.5-10% of invoice paid |
| Credit Checks for New Tenants ?Cost to use third-party credit check companies such as Centrix. | Included | $5-$35 per tenant |
| Tenancy Tribunal Fee ?We believe this will not occur with Kōwhai Coast Property Management; however, in the worst case, landlords with us can rest assured that we will not add any extra costs in what is already a stressful situation. | Included | $20.44-$150 |
| Monthly Admin Fee or EOY Statement ?Sharing detailed financial reports and statements to pass onto your accountant. | Included | $5-$35 |
Whats the Kōwhai Coast Property Management difference?
Our focus is on rental performance for our landlords, and our fee structure is built around that idea.
It is not about charging as much as possible. It is about setting a fee that supports the long-term performance of the rental property. When a property performs well, it delivers better outcomes across the board. That means stronger results for the landlord, a better experience for the tenant, and a more sustainable relationship with us as the property manager