GRIT's founder owns 31 investment properties across Australia, Dubai, and the United States. When we manage yours, you get the advice of an investor — not just an agent.
Property Management, Done Differently.
Investor-focused management with transparent fees and dedicated service.
If your investment property hasn't had a rent review in the past 12 months, you're almost certainly leaving money on the table. Melbourne's rental market is as tight as it has been in a generation. A free appraisal takes 15 minutes — and it could meaningfully improve your annual return.
Practical, investor-focused property management designed to protect your asset, support your tenants, and simplify ownership. Every service included in a single transparent fee.
Thorough identity verification, credit history checks, TICA national tenancy database checks, income confirmation, and direct reference calls to previous agents and landlords.
We present you with a written applicant assessment before any offer is made. You approve the tenant — we do not make that decision without you.
Regular rent reviews against current Melbourne market data — not simply once a year at lease renewal.
We monitor market conditions and recommend a rental adjustment when the data supports it, helping you avoid leaving potential income behind.
All contractor invoices are passed to you at cost. We do not add any percentage markup on maintenance work.
Our trades are selected for quality and fair pricing — not for the margin we can add on top. You see what the repair actually costs.
We manage Victorian residential tenancy requirements, rental minimum standards checks, and bond lodgement with the RTBA.
If a dispute escalates to VCAT, we prepare the relevant documentation and manage the process with a clear understanding of Victorian tenancy requirements.
Monthly statements show your income, fees, outgoings, and maintenance transactions in a clear and easy-to-follow format.
End-of-financial-year information is prepared for your accountant, with documents available through your landlord portal.
Your dedicated property manager handles your property without the usual layers of call centres and rotating assistants.
With a deliberately managed portfolio, your property is known, your history is understood, and you know who to contact when you need help.
Access rent information, inspection reports with photographs, maintenance requests, invoices, and financial statements from your phone or computer.
Your property's key information stays organised and accessible when you need it.
Routine inspections include written reports and photographs so you can see how your property is being maintained.
Entry condition reports are completed at tenancy commencement, with outgoing assessments and bond claims managed at tenancy end.
Every GRIT Real Estate client receives an annual 30-minute portfolio review at no additional cost.
We look at how your property is performing against current market benchmarks, how its equity may fit into your next investment decision, and what opportunities could complement your broader position.
We built GRIT Real Estate around what property investors actually need — transparent fees, proactive management, a dedicated person who knows your property, and the strategic advice of a team that invests in property themselves.
Our founder owns 31 investment properties across Australia, Dubai, and the United States. When we manage your property, we draw on direct experience — not a training manual. We know what matters to investors because we are investors.
Our 5% management fee plus GST covers ongoing management. Our fee schedule on this page is complete. No monthly admin surcharge. No maintenance markup. No lease renewal surprises. What you see is what you pay.
Industry best practice is 80 to 100 properties per manager. Agencies where managers handle 150 or more have higher vacancy rates and slower maintenance responses. We cap at 80 — no exceptions. Your manager answers the phone.
Melbourne rents have grown 10% in the past year. Reviewing rent only at lease renewal means your income is always a year behind the market. We review every quarter and issue the appropriate notice where the data supports it.
Your owner portal shows rent status, inspection reports with photos, maintenance requests and invoices, and monthly financial statements in real time. Your property is as transparent as your share portfolio.
Property management is the start of the relationship, not the end of it. When you are ready to refinance this property or buy the next one — in Melbourne, Dubai, or the United States — GRIT is already across your full position.
We handle the entire transition — notice to your current agent, collection of keys and documents, and seamless tenant handover. No disruption to your tenants. No gap in service.
Every fee we charge is listed below. This is the complete schedule. If it is not on this list, we do not charge it.
Of weekly rent. Collected monthly. No admin surcharge on top.
| Service | Typical Melbourne | GRIT Real Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing management fee | 5% – 6% + GST | 5% + GST |
| Maintenance markup | 10%–15% surcharge | 0% — invoices at cost |
| Monthly admin fee | $10–$25/month | $10 a Month |
| Letting fee (new tenancy) | 1–2 weeks rent + GST | 1 week rent + GST |
| Routine inspection | $15–$50 per inspection | $0 |
| Inspection report (photos) | $50–$100 extra | Included in Management Fee |
| Lease renewal (existing tenant) | $150–$250 + GST | $110 + GST |
| Annual EOFY statement | $50–$100/year | Included |
| Landlord portal access (24/7) | Not offered | Included |
| Portfolio strategy consultation | Not offered | Included — annual |
| Advertising (realestate.com.au + domain) | $299–$499 + GST | $299 + GST |
| VCAT representation (if required) | $200–$350/hr | $150 + GST/hr |
* GRIT only:
Portfolio strategy consultation is included annually.
All fees include GST unless stated. Fees are reviewed annually
and any changes are communicated in writing with 30 days'
notice.
This fee schedule is complete — no additional charges will
appear on your statement without prior written agreement.
GRIT manages my investment property in Melbourne and the service is exceptional. My previous manager took weeks to respond to maintenance issues. GRIT resolved the same issue in 24 hours. The quarterly rent reviews have also increased my rental income significantly.
Callum
Sydney — investment property in Melbourne
I own two properties in Melbourne and live overseas. GRIT handles everything end to end — tenant placement, maintenance, rent collection, and my annual portfolio review. I have complete confidence in the team and the landlord portal keeps me across everything in real time.
Mohtashim
Melbourne investor
What sets GRIT apart is that they actually understand property investment. My annual portfolio review with the GRIT team led to me refinancing and buying a second investment property. No other property manager has ever had that conversation with me.
Maroun
Melbourne investor
Every GRIT Real Estate client has a dedicated property manager — a real person who knows your property, knows your tenants, and answers the phone.
Founder of GRIT Property Group with 31 investment properties across Australia, Dubai, and the USA. Navin oversees the investment advisory component of every client relationship.
Inshira leads GRIT's property management operations and personally oversees tenant screening, lease preparation, and compliance processes for every managed property.
Dewja manages the day-to-day operations of GRIT Real Estate, ensuring every landlord enquiry, maintenance request, and inspection is coordinated efficiently and professionally.
Sadeepa supports the property management team across tenant communications, inspection scheduling, and financial reporting, ensuring no detail falls through the cracks.
Jacqueline handles administrative support across GRIT Real Estate, including client correspondence, document management, and onboarding for new landlord clients.
Rithnal assists with routine inspections, maintenance coordination, and tenant communications — keeping every managed property running smoothly day to day.
Find out exactly what your Melbourne investment property should be earning right now. Melbourne vacancy is at record lows. Rents are growing. A 15-minute appraisal could meaningfully change your annual return.
Whether you are looking to switch property managers, discuss your investment strategy, or simply have a conversation about your property, our team is here to help.
Shop 1, 207–211 Buckley Street
Essendon VIC 3040