VIC Is 8% too high for Werribee/Hoppers Crossing?

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  1. mag_nofrills

    mag_nofrills Member

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    I've been quoted 8% for managing Werribee/Hoppers Crossing - is this the normal standard for Melbourne? From my understanding it used to be around 6% but my knowledge might be very well out-of-date
     
  2. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Not unreasonable for a regional is it @Lil Skater ? Is Werribee far enough out to be considered 'regional' ? It would be up here in QLD.
     
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    Generally Werribee/Hoppers Crossing isn't considered regional in Melbourne but perhaps I'm wrong and it is for property management purposes. Thanks for helping out all the same Tom!
     
  4. Michelle Evans

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    Prices and services in Werribee vary quite a lot - I've seen agents charge as low as 3.3% there, but it's not something I'd recommend considering.
     
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  5. Hari Yellina

    Hari Yellina Well-Known Member

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    I have 5 properties in Hoppers crossing, I pay 5.5%. you can even pay as less as 3.3%.

    Hoppers Crossing is not regional.
     
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  6. Momentum

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    Yes it's way too high, 4.4 - 5.5% inc GST is typical for Melbourne
     
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    Hi mag, the PMs quoted 5.5% [inclusive of GST] for my IPs in Hoppers & Werribee.
     
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    Does anyone have PM recommendations in the area? Looking for one in Point Cook
     
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    That’s a lot for Melbourne.

    4.5% incl of gst with my PM
     
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    I’m at 4% incl GST. Long-standing arrangement with multiple properties. But this is in SE suburbs of Melb which is where I concentrate.
     
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  11. JacM

    JacM VIC Buyer's Agent - Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat Business Member

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    Melanie Simmonds from Hodges Werribee
     
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    JacM VIC Buyer's Agent - Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat Business Member

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    Werribee/Hoppers is Metro, not regional
     
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    Thanks mate I sent you a PM for a bit more info
     
  14. Michelle Evans

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    Keep an eye out for quality property managers in Werribee / Point Cook and surrounds - Wyndham Shire had the second highest eviction rate at one point. There are some very unique demographics out there. You also have a lower average rent. An owner paying 4.4% on a nice home in the east (say $600pw) is paying $26.40pw in comms. An owner paying 6.6% in Werribee on an average home - lets be generous and say $400pw, is paying the same fee - but you'll find the property managers in 'rougher' areas have to roll their sleeves up and do more work.
     
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    Anyone know or ever work with Carmen Littley from Wyndham Property Management or Melissa Hickson from Prime Residential Property Management?

    Keen to hear any experiences or reviews
     
  16. Parbendra

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    Can I get more details on your PM please. I am new to the forum and cannot see options to pm you
    Any details you can share with me as I am looking into a Property Manager for my property? I am not getting much service apart from tenanting and rent collection really. I am new to forum so unable to PM you directly just yet.
     
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    Any details you can share with me as I am looking into a Property Manager for my property? I am not getting much service apart from tenanting and rent collection really. I am new to forum so unable to PM you directly just yet.
     
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    Any details you can share with me as I am looking into a Property Manager for my property? I am not getting much service apart from tenanting and rent collection really. I am new to forum so unable to PM you directly just yet.
     
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    I have PMed you.
     
  20. Michelle Evans

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    I've sent you a message so we can chat.