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Hmm, good question. Including GST, just under $10k pa. Although high, for me it's part of the reasonable costs of owning this type of property. There is no exceptional service for this amount, but I do compare with other managed properties we have and their Mgmt is good or I would be changing PM's.

It’s good. We have 2 properties, South Hedland and Karratha. We use Crawford’s and Pilbara Real Estate in Karratha to manage them. Although they charge very high management fees, as the rentals are so high, they both have a great network of tradies for any maintenance issue that crops up...

Hi Risky Business, Yes air conditioning and swimming pool maintenance is high on the agenda and I expect maintenance costs are a little higher than other parts of the country. However, the rental returns and capital growth have well been worth it todate.

My South Hedland experience. Purchased 3x2x2 house in late 2007 on 700m2 block. Price $670,000. New letting at the time of $1300 pw to national corporate company, showing a 10 per cent return. Cash flow positive from day one, even without taking into account the tax depreciation deductions...