Property management fees in Perth: what you should actually pay.
The headline percentage is rarely the full picture. Most Perth agencies charge between 7% and 10% plus GST, but the real cost depends on what is included and what is quietly added on top. This guide covers everything.
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Breaking down every Perth property management fee.
There are four main fee types in Perth property management. Understanding each one is the first step to knowing whether you are getting value.
| Fee type | Local Property Partners | Perth industry range |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee Day-to-day management, rent collection, compliance, reporting |
6.0 to 8.0% + GST Scales down as rent increases |
7% to 10% + GST |
| Letting fee Advertising, screening, leasing a new tenant |
1 to 2 weeks rent + GST Scales down at higher rents |
1 to 2 weeks rent + GST |
| Advertising package Photography, portal listing, signboard, virtual tour |
$400 + GST Signboard and 360 tour included |
$300 to $600+ (often itemised) |
| Routine inspection In-person visit with written report |
$100 + GST Conducted by Daria, not a junior |
$80 to $150 + GST each |
| Lease renewal Rent review, updated lease, continuation planning |
$300 + GST | $200 to $350 + GST |
| Property Condition Report (PCR) Ingoing condition report at tenancy start |
$0 included | $250 to $400 per tenancy |
| Final Bond Inspection (FBI) Vacate inspection at tenancy end |
$0 included | $150 to $250 per tenancy |
| EOFY statement End of financial year financial summary |
$0 included | $50 to $150 common |
| Arrears protection Professional debt recovery subscription |
$0 included | $77 + GST per year, often passed on |
| Admin and database fees Monthly admin, file fees, title searches |
$0 included | $10 to $20 per month common |
Industry ranges are indicative only, based on commonly observed market practices, and are not attributable to any specific agency. Not all agencies charge the same. Figures may vary. Use our fee comparison tool to enter your own current agency fees for a personalised comparison.
The hidden fees most Perth landlords don't know about.
These charges rarely appear in the headline rate. They surface on your monthly statement, in the fine print of your management agreement, or when something goes wrong.
Charged per tenancy when a new tenant moves in. Often buried in the setup costs. At LPP this is included at no charge.
$250 to $400 per tenancyCharged when a tenant vacates. Separate from the PCR and often not disclosed upfront. At LPP this is included at no charge.
$150 to $250 per tenancySome agencies take a cut from contractor invoices before disbursing funds to the owner. Rather than passing the invoice through at cost, a margin may be added. Always ask your agency whether invoices are passed through at cost.
5% to 15% on each invoiceA flat charge every month on top of the management rate, sometimes described as a "portfolio fee" or "administration fee." At LPP there is no monthly admin fee.
$10 to $20 per monthCharged each year to produce the financial summary your accountant needs. A common additional charge that many landlords do not expect. At LPP this is included.
$50 to $150 per yearCharged when management ends. Sometimes framed as an "administration fee" for closing your file. At LPP there is no file close-off fee.
$100 to $300 commonNine questions to ask every Perth property manager before signing.
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The PCR is the ingoing condition report completed when a new tenant moves in. Market rate is $250 to $400. At Local Property Partners it is included at no charge and conducted by Daria personally, not a junior.
The FBI is the vacate inspection at the end of a tenancy, cross-referenced against the ingoing PCR. Often $150 to $250. At Local Property Partners it is included at no charge.
Some agencies take a cut from contractor invoices before disbursing to the owner, meaning you pay more than the contractor actually charged. Ask directly whether invoices are passed through at cost. At Local Property Partners there are no markups. You pay what the contractor charges.
A flat monthly admin fee is common and adds $120 to $240 per year on top of the management fee. At Local Property Partners there is no monthly admin fee.
Many Perth agencies use two-year management agreements with exit clauses and liquidated damages. At Local Property Partners there is no lock-in contract. You can leave at any time with standard notice and no exit fees.
At large agencies, inspections are often conducted by juniors or contractors. At Local Property Partners, every inspection is conducted by Daria personally using 360 virtual tour technology. You receive a detailed written report, not phone photos on a PDF.
EOFY statements are commonly charged at $50 to $150 per year. At Local Property Partners they are included at no charge.
Professional debt recovery subscriptions (typically $77 plus GST per year) are sometimes charged to the owner. At Local Property Partners, arrears protection is covered by us and not passed on.
Some agencies charge $100 to $300 when you leave, described as an administration or file close-off fee. At Local Property Partners there is no exit fee of any kind.
Why we scale our fees with your rent.
Managing a $1,400 per week property is not dramatically more work than managing a $500 per week property. So why should the fee be proportionally larger? We do not think it should.
| Weekly rent | Rate + GST | Weekly fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $499 | 8.0% | Up to $44 |
| $500 to $699 | 7.5% | $41 to $58 |
| $700 to $899 | 7.0% | $54 to $69 |
| $900 to $1,099 | 6.75% | $67 to $81 |
| $1,100 to $1,399 | 6.5% | $79 to $100 |
| $1,400+ | 6.0% | $92+ |
No minimum term. No exit fees. Stay because we deliver results, not because you are contractually obligated.
PCR, FBI, EOFY statements, arrears protection, admin fees and signboard all included. No markups on maintenance invoices. No surprises on your statement.
Rent disbursed the day it clears. Not held until end of month. Your money moves when it should.
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Local Property Partners is a boutique residential property management agency in Perth, Western Australia, led by Daria Tedling, REIWA 2025 Residential Property Manager of the Year and WA's finalist for the 2026 REIA National Awards for Excellence. This page provides general information about property management fees in Perth for 2026 including management fees, letting fees, advertising costs, routine inspection fees, lease renewal fees, and commonly hidden charges such as property condition report fees, final bond inspection fees, EOFY statement fees, admin fees and invoice markups. 
All fees shown are indicative, exclude GST unless otherwise stated, and may vary by property and individual management agreement. Not all fees will apply to every property. For a tailored fee proposal based on your specific property, use our free fee calculator at localpropertypartners.com.au/fee-calculator or contact us directly.