There are some basic mistakes that many investors and property managers make while managing property. Simple mistakes often have simple solutions, other times it’s more difficult.

We’ve addressed some of the common mistakes below. They give you an insight into how Verse goes about making sure you’re a success story, not a casualty. Some mistakes are perfectly understandable – they may even seem like a preferred option. It’s only further down the track, when it’s too late, that the owner realises the mistake.

We want you to benefit from our experience and apply it to the management of your property.

Effective property management is not simply about managing your investment, but also maximising it. So often, property managers aren’t vigilant with rent rises that should reflect the current market conditions. Rent rises aren’t about causing unfair pain on the tenant, but simply keeping pace with what the market dictates. We have our finger on the pulse of tenancy rates, average weekly rents by suburb and property type so that we can ensure that rent increases are fair on both the tenant and Landlord.

The management of your investment can often be left as an afterthought. With all the cost and time in acquiring your investment, there’s often an assumption that the management of the investment will look after itself.

Turns out it’s not so simple. Things go wrong. Things leak and break down. Tenants don’t pay their rent. Suddenly, you have big problems to deal with. Problems that usually require processes, a suite of service providers and some strong action.

Having a team with a legacy of experience and a single focus in dealing with the problems that arise, allows you to get on with living while we deal with management.

Desiring a good relationship with your tenant is reasonable, but when it clouds your judgement or stops you from enforcing the conditions of the lease, it no longer allows you to operate the ‘business’ of your investment. Verse maintains strong, positive relationships with our tenants—it’s essential to the operation of our business. But we also recognise that it’s you, the Landlord that we represent, and it’s your property that we’re managing!

Cash flow plays a significant role in managing and building your investment portfolio. Late payment affects cash flow and a relaxed approach to rent collection is a compounding problem. Verse’s approach to rent collection is methodical, thorough and absolute. Quite simply, it is enforcing the commitment to which the tenant contractually agreed. We aim to be consistent, rigorous and timely in pursuing rent arrears.

A good management relationship is more than maintenance and collection, it’s also about information and access. At Verse, we use software that allows you to access all the information you may require on your property, tenant payments, documentation and maintenance. We provide summaries, a full rental history and easy access to the condition of your property. This information is available online whenever you need it.

This is not as simple to spot as you’d imagine. After all, just because an agency has been in business for 30 years, doesn’t stop the appointment of a property manager with 30 minutes experience!

Inexperienced property managers are unlikely to have dealt with the range of pitfalls and problems that arise in managing properties, nor how to deal with those problems. Further, without the involvement of directors in the business, they may be doing their best, but flying solo without the care or support of those who are ultimately the beneficiaries of the business.

You’re paying a property manager to look after a big investment. It’s reasonable to expect they’ll communicate how the management of your property is tracking. Despite this assumption, many owners are content to rarely hear from their property manager.

What often lies at the root of this problem, is the ratio of properties to each property manager. Load an individual up with too many properties and it becomes impossible to maintain effective communication. At Verse, we ensure that manager/property ratios are managed to enable the quality of service and regularity of communication for which we are renowned. We provide regular electronic communication as well as to all details of your investment.

Like any relationship, if you don’t feel respected by the other party, it’s going to feel like a rough ride.

While common sense and common decency can seem rare commodities these days, at Verse, they’re in good measure. Our priority as property managers are our owners and tenants. Our concern for them is genuine and is reflected in the courtesy and respect we show. Aside from a desire to be professional in all our business dealings, we understand that our business is built on, and grows, through the effectiveness of our relationships with our clients.

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a residential investment property. If you own a property that appeals to tenants, you’ll have more interest, be able attract better tenants and generate more income. Ultimately, this means more money in your pocket.

Verse Property offers landlords an annual service to provide information crucial to the management of your property. We are able to provide a complimentary annual market appraisal for any properties you have managed with Verse (or another agent).

Further, when you’re considering expanding your portfolio in the Perth area of WA, we can assist by providing demographic, market and sales information including potential rent you could enjoy from your investment. This information is invaluable in discerning the strength of the investment over the short, medium or long term.


We also coordinate a vast range of services so we can manage and facilitate your property needs without you needing to do all the leg work. Rest easy, we’ve done it for you!

Verse Property are here to help you every step of the way of building your property investments. Get in touch with the team with any questions you may have on 08 9361 8999.

Read more about the Property Management Process.