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    @dc
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    Im fairly new to the property game and have recently purchased an investment property in Perth , I have contacted an agent to rent the property for me and they have quoted me 9.35% inc GST to manage the property and 9.35% of the annualised rent to find a tennant. This seems very high to me .
    Would appreciate any feedback

    Profile photo of RugbyfanRugbyfan
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    I think they might be having a lend of you there. Try another few.

    It is usually around 7 – 8% plus GST and 2 weeks rent for a 12 month tenant (1 week for 6 month). That is what I have encountered in NSW and QLD.

    ‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’ [greedy]

    Profile photo of theloanarrangertheloanarranger
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    Does sound a bit excessive – I’d also contact at least 2 – 3 others by way of comparison. Standard ’round here (Sydney Metro) is 1 weeks rent to find a tenant, 7% + GST man. fee for 1 property, 5-6% 2 + properties.

    PS choose your property manager with care..

    theloanarranger

    Profile photo of jagavranicjagavranic
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    dc – this is very excessive. I just recently had 8% from my estate agent and this was lowered to 7% across the board when I bought my 2nd IP in Perth.

    Shop around – 9.35% means you are getting robbed!!!

    Good luck with finding another agent[biggrin]

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    Hello there, my management fees are 8.5% inclusive of GST and I live in Perth. Shop around.
    (Century21 Mirrabooka)

    Good luck
    ([aacool]

    Profile photo of OzboyOzboy
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    I recently got 5% + 1 weeks rent for 12 months!!!

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    DC,

    Can only consence with the other sentiments. I am curently paying 7% in Melbourne and 7.5% in Qld. Letting fee is 1.5 weeks

    James

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