How to Change Property Managers in Perth
If your calls go unanswered, repairs drag on or your statements are hard to follow, you may be wondering how to change property managers in Perth. The good news is that switching is usually simpler than owners expect. Your tenants can stay, your lease continues, and switching to AZ Property takes three simple steps.
This guide walks through each step and what happens to your tenants along the way.
Thinking of switching? Call AZ Property's property management team on 08 9355 2757 or book a free rental appraisal. We're on Wellington Street in the Perth CBD, and we'll talk you through the process with no obligation.
Signs it may be time to switch
Most owners switch for one of a few reasons:
- It's hard to reach your property manager, or replies take days.
- Maintenance requests sit unresolved, or you hear about problems from your tenant first.
- Routine inspections are late, or the reports are thin.
- Your statements are unclear, or fees appear that you didn't expect.
- Your property has had a long vacancy, and you haven't been given a clear plan to fill it.
One of these on its own may be fixable with a frank conversation. Several together usually means it's time to look elsewhere.
Step 1: Check when your agreement ends
Find the management agreement you signed with your current agency. Look for two things: when the agreement ends, and how much notice you need to give to end it. Also check whether notice must be in writing and whether any fees apply for ending it early.
Not sure what your agreement says? Send us a copy and we'll go through it with you, free of charge.
Step 2: Send one email to give notice
Let your current agency know you're ending the agreement, giving the notice it requires.
Once it's sent, tell us your final date with the old agency. We'll plan the handover around it, so there's no gap in rent collection, repairs or tenant contact. If you'd rather not deal with your old agency at all, we can send the notice on your behalf.
Step 3: We handle the whole handover
Once you've signed with us, we take it from there. You don't need to chase your old agency for anything. We collect:
- The current lease and any renewals
- The ingoing property condition report and past inspection reports
- Bond details, including the bond lodgement reference
- The rent ledger and any arrears
- Keys, remotes and access cards
- Maintenance records, warranties and compliance records such as smoke alarm and RCD checks
The tenancy bond is held by the Bond Administrator, not the agency, so it stays lodged when you switch. We also contact your tenants, introduce ourselves and give them their new rent payment details.
Ask us what's included in our property management and what our fees are.
What happens to your tenants?
Your tenants keep their lease on the same terms. They are told who their new property manager is, how to pay rent, and who to contact for repairs. A good new manager also introduces themselves early, so the change feels like an improvement, not a disruption.
How long does switching take?
It depends mostly on the notice period in your current agreement. The handover itself is usually quick once the notice period ends. We'll give you a realistic timeline before you sign, based on your agreement.
Why Perth owners switch to AZ Property
We're a local team based at 2/600 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000. We know the inner-city market, Perth CBD, East Perth and South Perth, Northbridge, Subiaco, Victoria Park and surrounding suburbs. Above all, your property manager picks up the phone.
If you own an apartment, you can also ask us whether short-stay management might suit it better. We manage both long-term and short-stay properties, so we can compare the two honestly.
Ready to switch?
Call AZ Property on 08 9355 2757, visit our office at 2/600 Wellington Street, Perth, or send us an enquiry. We'll review your current agreement with you, explain the handover, and give you a free rental appraisal.
FAQs
Can I change property managers in the middle of a lease?
Yes. The lease is between you and your tenant, so it continues when you change managers. Only the management agreement with your agency ends.
Do I need my current agency's permission to switch?
No, but you do need to follow the notice terms in your management agreement.
Will my tenants have to sign anything new?
Usually not. They are told who the new manager is and how to pay rent.
Is there a fee to leave my current property manager?
That depends on your management agreement. Check it, or ask us to review it with you.
What if my property is vacant when I switch?
We can start with a rental appraisal and a marketing plan to find a tenant as soon as we receive all the handover.
