Property Management Services

At RealWay, property management is our specialty. For years we’ve partnered with local landlords to protect and grow their investments, while keeping the process simple and stress-free. Our focus is clear: take the hassle out of property management and help you achieve the best return, while ensuring every step is compliant with Queensland’s ever-changing legislation.

What We Do for You

• Accurate rental advice – We track current market trends and provide rental recommendations that maximise your return.

• Hassle-free management – From advertising to tenant selection, inspections to maintenance, we handle the day-to-day.

• Protecting your asset – Our team applies professional, ethical, and client-focused expertise to safeguard your investment.

• Clear guidance – We give you the right information so you stay in control of decisions while we manage the detail.

• Creating value – Our systems are designed to maximise returns and make the experience as easy and stress-free as possible.

Thinking of Managing It Yourself?

Here are a few things to consider:

• Do you have the energy to take calls at all hours of the day and night?

• The time and tools to advertise and carefully vet tenants?

• A clear understanding of Queensland’s tenancy legislation, including the 2024–2025 reforms?

• The ability to keep emotions in check if disputes arise?

Managing a property yourself can be time-consuming and risky. Without the right knowledge, you could face disputes, costly mistakes, or penalties for not meeting legal requirements.

Why Legislation Matters

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act is complex, with more than 550 sections that are regularly updated. Recent reforms have introduced important changes landlords need to be aware of, including:

• Standardised application forms – From 1 May 2025, landlords and agents must use the prescribed forms (Form 22 for general tenancies, Form R22 for rooming accommodation) and allow at least two application methods, one of which must be non-restrictive.

• Disclosure rules – Any financial benefit received from recommending a rent payment method must be disclosed in writing before signing the agreement.

• Fixture and change requests – Tenants can request fixtures or structural changes via Form 23, and owners must respond within the set timeframe.

• Updated entry notice periods – Routine inspections, maintenance, and viewings now require at least 48 hours’ notice.

• Privacy protections – There are tighter rules on collecting, storing, and using personal information from prospective tenants.

• Rent increase limits – Rent can only be increased once every 12 months, and the last increase date must be recorded in the agreement.

RealWay’s property managers are trained in all these changes. We undertake ongoing professional development through the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) to ensure your investment is managed legally, efficiently, and with care.

The RealWay Difference

When you appoint a RealWay property manager, you gain:

• Proven systems and processes to protect your investment

• Professional tools to secure quality tenants

• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and compliance

• Strong working relationships with the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)

• A commitment to maximising your returns while keeping you fully informed

Our goal is simple: make property ownership easier, safer, and more rewarding for you.