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Is Your Property Manager Still “The One”?

Why Valentine’s Day Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Investment

Feb 13, 2026

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Valentine’s Day is about loyalty.

But when it comes to property management, loyalty should be earned — not assumed.

If you own an investment property in Toowoomba that’s currently managed by another agency, now is the perfect time to compare apples with apples.

Not emotionally.
Not because you’ve always been there.
Just based on performance.

Because your investment deserves more than habit.


Why Landlords Change Property Managers

Most landlords don’t switch agencies dramatically.

It usually starts with small questions:

  • Is my rent still aligned with market demand?

  • Why did the vacancy take longer this time?

  • Am I hearing from my manager proactively — or only when there’s a problem?

  • Has my property actually been reviewed recently?

Over time, small inefficiencies compound.

One extra vacant week per year.
One missed rent increase.
Slow maintenance follow-up.

They all impact return.


What Do the Numbers Say in Toowoomba Right Now?

This year alone, our Property Management team has:

  • 48 rentals leased

  • $588 average weekly rent

  • 3,501 enquiries received

  • 702 applications processed

  • 426 inspections conducted

  • 11 days average on market

Our vacancy rate is currently 50% lower than the Toowoomba average.

We don’t share this to sound clever.

We share it because activity, enquiry volume and leasing speed directly affect your investment performance.

More enquiry means stronger tenant selection.
Lower days on market means reduced vacancy loss.
Consistent rent reviews mean income stays aligned with demand.

Busy isn’t a negative.

Busy means structured systems, consistent exposure and active leasing pipelines.

And we genuinely love the pace — because it means properties are moving and landlords are seeing results.


Is It Hard to Change Property Managers in Queensland?

Short answer: No.

In Queensland, once notice requirements are met, the new agency handles the transition.

That includes:

  • Contacting the outgoing agency

  • Transferring documents and bond details

  • Notifying tenants

  • Ensuring compliance records are in place

For most landlords, the process is smoother than expected.

The bigger risk is staying in an underperforming arrangement for too long.


Our Love Us or Leave Us Guarantee

Here’s where Valentine’s becomes relevant.

We believe management should feel like a good match.

That’s why we offer a Love Us or Leave Us Guarantee. Within 90 days, if you’re not satisfied with our service, you’re not locked in long term.

No pressure.
No hard contracts designed to trap you.
Just performance and communication that earns your trust.


Start With a Rental Appraisal

Before you make any decision, get clarity.

A current rental appraisal will show you:

  • What your property should be achieving in today’s market

  • Current tenant demand in your suburb

  • Whether your rent is aligned with enquiry levels

  • How your vacancy compares to local averages

Then you can compare apples with apples.

If you’re ready to review your investment property, start here:

https://toowoomba.realway.com.au/property-management-services

Because when it comes to property management, the right fit shouldn’t be based on habit.

It should be based on results.