This is not compulsory and there is no obligation for clients to use this service. Our property management division offer a high standard of service in managing our clients’ portfolios.
Rents are received by Staircase from tenants. Expenses are then paid out to tradespeople if required and the net balance of rental proceeds less any commissions (standard rate of 8.5 per cent) are paid out to the owner's preferred account on a monthly basis. Our fees are percentage based therefore until we receive the rent from a tenant neither party gets paid. So you can rest assured that it is in Staircase's best interests to chase any arrears by tenants or we won't get paid either! A monthly statement is provided to owners itemising all income and expenditure.
We seek approval for maintenance expenses of over $300 per month. This allows us to keep your tenants happy, your property well-maintained and your investment as hassle-free as possible.
Mother Nature can give your investment property or home a beating. The exterior of your home is highly susceptible to mould, mildew, fungus, bugs’ nests, webs and other unwelcome guests. Keeping your house’s exterior clean not only makes your property look better, but it will help protect it, identify any problems that might otherwise go unnoticed and create a healthier living environment for your tenants or for you, your family and your pets.
Staircase does not offer rent guarantees. We believe that a well-selected investment in a good growth area with competent property managers should not require a rent guarantee. Rent guarantees can hide bigger issues, like tenant arrears, from the owner. Typically the client ends up paying for a rent guarantee one way or another. We believe that allocating these funds back into your own cash flow is generally better for the performance of your investment.
