Hi All,
Sorry if this is inappropriate in this forum. I have an IP (house if that makes a difference) in Hawthorn, Melbourne. I am looking for a PM at the moment and am tossing up between Jellis Craig and Marshall White. Does anybody out there have any experience with either in this area and willing to share opinions (good or bad) to help me with my decision?
Much appreciated in advance……
RZ
Hi RZ,
Why these two?
We rented a house from Marshall White Armadale……..as a tenant they were fine, they came and did a cursory inspection. We were renting a development site, which they had no idea about until we have a visit from the council planner a couple months into our 12 mth tenancy.
I haven't worked with Jellis Craig.
I would look to working with some of the smaller agencies as well, we have worked with Garvey and CO in Camberwell and found them excellent. Their excellent property manager Judi Crowe moved on recently and I think she is now working for Karen Gornalle http://www.karengornalle.com.au
Garvey wouldn't tell me where she went
but I'd have a chat to both of these as well as considering the bigger agencies, I think a lot of the pain of managing property is negated by having the best person for the job and someone who doesn't hesitate to call you when issues arise. Being on a first name, I know you by face, etc basis will make the rental property run as smoothly as it should.Good luck, there are plenty of managers to choose from, interview a few, and don't hesitate to change management if you are unhappy.
D
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Email MeHey DWolfe,
Not really sure why Jellis Craig or Marshall White to tell the truth. They just seemed to me to be a couple of the bigger players selling real estate in the Hawthorn area so I guessed they may be popular among other IP owners who might use them as PMs. I have not considered a smaller agency in the past but I guess you are right when you say there are many PMs out there and the only way to really know who is good or bad is to try one, and vote with the feet if the milk turns out to be sour.
RZ
Hi RZ,
I have used RRent for the past 11 years and can highly recommend them. Their fees are also a lot lower than many other agents but they do a fantastic job of getting the right tenants and making sure the property is looked after.
TrishThanks Trish.
I have not heard of them before. I checked their website out already.
I add them to the list of people to check out.
Cheers
RZ
but I'd have a chat to both of these as well as considering the bigger agencies, I think a lot of the pain of managing property is negated by having the best person for the job and someone who doesn't hesitate to call you when issues arise. Being on a first name, I know you by face, etc basis will make the rental property run as smoothly as it should.
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