Rooming House Management
Hassle-free management from setup to steady income. We handle registration, compliance, tenanting and day-to-day operations — so property owners earn strong yields without the stress.
Comprehensive rooming house management
One accountable team across the full lifecycle of your rooming house — from first council form to full occupancy.
Rooming House Setup & Compliance
Council registration, safety & fire compliance, and RTA operator licence — handled end to end.
Tenant Management
Marketing, screening, lease agreements, rent collection and arrears follow-up.
Property Management
Routine inspections, cleaning, repairs and 24/7 emergency attendance.
Furnishing & Staging Service
End-to-end fit-out and styling tailored for rooming houses, via our in-house procurement team.
From setup to steady income, in five steps
A proven, repeatable process — the same one behind every property in our portfolio.
Assessment
Site inspection & compliance review.
Registration
Council, RTA and operator licence setup.
Setup
Fire safety, locks & amenities inspection-ready; furnishing & fit-out.
Tenanting
Advertise, screen and onboard suitable tenants.
Ongoing Management
Rent collection, maintenance & reporting.
Management fee schedule
| Service type | Fee structure | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Full Management | 10–15% of rent | Rent collection, tenant management, maintenance coordination. |
| Tenant Placement | 1 week’s rent | Advertising, screening and lease preparation. |
| Compliance Setup | from $2,500 + GST | Council registration, safety & fire compliance, operator licence setup. |
| Furnishing & Staging | At cost + 15% admin | Bulk purchase via our procurement network — up to 40% savings. |
| Maintenance / Cleaning | At cost + 10% admin | Managed via approved contractors. |
| Emergency Call-Out | $150 per incident | After-hours support. |
All fees indicative and subject to a tailored proposal following site assessment. GST applies where indicated.
Fully licensed and regulation-compliant
Rooming houses are one of the most heavily regulated asset classes in Victoria. We keep your property on the right side of every rule — no fines, no stress.
- Licensed Rooming House Operator (Consumer Affairs Victoria)
- Compliant with Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic)
- Fire safety audits & annual compliance checks
- Insurance: Public Liability & Professional Indemnity
- Optional annual compliance audit service for property owners
Compliance handled end-to-end
“CPA-qualified management, transparent reporting and an in-house furnishing team that saves clients thousands per property.”
Results from our portfolio
Clayton — 6 rooms
Furnished via our procurement network, saving approximately $7,000 versus local retail.
Reservoir — 5 rooms
Converted from a single dwelling, with council approval and full fit-out completed in 8 weeks.
Own a property with rooming house potential?
Book a free site assessment — we’ll review compliance requirements and model your expected yield.