Brisbane Property Management Services Built to Maximise Your Yield.

Based in Carindale, our property managers go beyond the basics. Transparent fee structures, premium marketing, and a performance guarantee that puts our money where our mouth is.

YOUR Investment is Our Priority. Our Performance is Guaranteed

We don't just talk about exceptional property management service. we guarantee it.

Our property management service offers landlords real financial performance, not marketing hype.

Our 12-Month Promise: If we don’t increase the financial return of your investment property in the first year compared to your previous agency, we will reimburse you three months of your management fees. No hidden tricks, just measurable results.

Property Management Fees, Done Differently

No flat rate. No hidden add-ons. Just a fee structure built around you & your property.

Behind our fees is a team that gets to know you and your property properly, not a rate card built for volume. At Social Realty, your fee is tailored, transparent, and backed by a guarantee, not a discount.

No One-Size-Fits-All Management Fees

Every investment property and owner is different, so we don’t force yours into a one-size-fits-all package. Your rental management fee is structured around your asset and your goals, plus 110% of the first week’s rent as our leasing fee. That’s as complicated as it gets, no hidden costs, no fine print.

Transparent Marketing, No Markups

Your leasing campaign is built around what your property actually needs, not a bundled package with hidden costs. We recommend professional photography ($195, one-off) and a signboard ($150) for first-time listings, both entirely optional, and the portal fees for realestate.com.au and Domain are passed on exactly as charged, no markup added on our end. You’ll always know what you’re paying for, and why.

Discover what your Brisbane Rental is worth with our free instant rental report

Curious how much you could rent your property for?

At Social Realty, our free computer generated rental market report (powered by Domain.com) helps you understand your potential income before you make any decisions, giving landlords considering a switch everything they need.

The Wealth-Building Difference

We don't just manage your property. We manage your asset.

The Mortgage-Hacker:

You can choose when we process rent payouts – monthly, twice a month, weekly or on specific dates. Splitting your income frees up cash flow and can help you save on mortgage interest.

100% Water Bill Recovery:

We enforce strict utility compliance, so tenants pay 100% of eligible water charges. That’s money that stays in your pocket, not ours.

Rigorous Tenant Vetting:

Every applicant goes through a 100-point ID check and a TICA listing check, plus rental references. We only bring an application to you once we’re confident it’s a genuine match for your property.

The Investor Exit Strategy:

Most investors sell at some stage. When yours does, you’ll have access to complimentary professional property styling and heavily reduced sales commission structures through our principal team.

HOW MUCH RENT SHOULD YOU CHARGE?

We specialise in both making and saving you money, not just plugging your address into an algorithm.

Pricing your investment property takes real local expertise, not a generic online estimate. We combine live suburb data with an on-the-ground review of what’s actually happening in your market.

Live Suburb Snapshots

We track median rents suburb by suburb, sourced directly from the Residential Tenancy Authority (RTA), so you can see what comparable properties nearby are genuinely achieving.

Active Market Trends

We manually review properties currently listed or recently leased in your immediate neighbourhood, not just historical averages, to price your property competitively today.

Proactive Vacancy Reduction

A strong database of pre-qualified tenants and off-market leasing campaigns means we’re often filling your vacancy before it even hits the public portals.

An expert-led appraisal catches the high-value details an algorithm misses.

MAke the Move to Social Realty

Switching Property Managers is entirely hassle-free

Tired of delayed communication, long vacancies, and hidden fees from your current agency?

When you switch to Social, we handle 100% of the paperwork, seamlessly transfer the tenancy, and notify your old agency, you won’t have a single awkward conversation.

Your Brisbane Property Management Team

Senior oversight on every property, backed by a dedicated property manager you can actually reach

Jen Coles

Senior Property Manager

10+ years across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Bayside, backed by strong Queensland tenancy legislation knowledge and a genuine, client-first approach.

Melanie Rowe

Property Manager

15+ years of senior industry expertise specialising in tenant retention, legislative compliance, and maximising rental yields.

Laura Hodskiss

Business Manager

A strong background in financial asset management, keeping your property’s numbers, and your peace of mind, on track.

Andrew Oostenbrink

Principal & Founder

Climbed to the top 1% of agents nationally and a RateMyAgent National Winner, Andrew brings hands-on oversight to every managed property.

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Make the MOVE to Social's Property Management Service

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Make the move today and experience the difference with Social Realty. Together, we’ll achieve your investment goals faster and more efficiently than ever before!

Fill in your details and one of our dedicated property managers will reach out to discuss your property goals, verify your rental potential with a rental appraisal, or quietly explore your agency switch.

Or call Melanie 0416 941 318

FAQ

How much do property managers charge in Brisbane?

Fees vary depending on the property and owner, we don’t use a flat, one-size-fits-all rate. What’s consistent is transparency: a tailored management fee plus 110% of the first week’s rent as our leasing fee, no hidden costs, no fine print.

What happens if my rental return doesn't improve after switching?

We back it with our 12-Month Promise: if we don’t increase the financial return of your investment property in the first year, compared with your previous agency, we’ll reimburse you three months of your management fees.

How do I switch property managers in Carindale or Brisbane?

It’s a simple, hassle-free process. We handle 100% of the paperwork, transfer your tenancy seamlessly, and notify your outgoing agency directly, so you won’t have a single awkward conversation.

Do tenants pay for water in Queensland rentals?

At Social Realty, we enforce strict compliance so tenants cover 100% of eligible water charges, keeping that cost out of your pocket.

How often do landlords get paid?

Our standard payout is once or twice a month, on the 15th and 1st, but you can choose when we process rent payouts – monthly, twice a month, weekly or on specific dates. Splitting your income frees up cash flow and can help you save on mortgage interest.

What checks do you run on tenants before approving them?

Every applicant goes through a 100-point ID check and a TICA listing check, plus a rental reference request to their current and prior agency. We only bring an application to you once we’re confident it’s a genuine match for your property.

What our clients are saying

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Outstanding in all aspects of property management

Mel at Social Realty is an outstanding example of investment property management. I was not particularly happy with our existing property manager and when I found out that Mel, whom I had worked with when she was with a previous agency, I jumped at the chance to have her involved in our Brisbane property. Mel is an expert in all aspects of managing properties, has excellent product knowledge, is amazingly responsive and a wonderful communicator. Five stars all round.

Reviewed by Alex Koodrin ( Landlord ) 8 Aug 2026

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Excellent Agents All Around

We have had the pleasure of working with Deanna, Jen and Mel from Social Realty. All three are very responsive and proactive in keeping us up to date with what’s happening not with just our property but the general market. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by ( Landlord ) 28 Jul 2026

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Amazing service 10/10

From the beginning steps during the appraisal meet and greet the high level of attention to detail from Andrew and Deanna were already impressive. During the whole process of campaigning to settling my home for new tenants I cannot thank Mel, Deanna and Andrew enough for their advice, support, professionalism and communication throughout the whole process. Highly recommended for a professional but yet 'social' approach to finding great property managers

Reviewed by ( Landlord ) 13 Sep 2024

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Amazing and prompt action

It’s so refreshing to have a property manager that actually cares about outcomes for both the landlord and the tenant. Mel also worked out to get me a great outcome.

Reviewed by BernadetteK ( Landlord ) 25 Jun 2024

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Best Agency

Great Service Great Vibes.

Reviewed by Henry ( Landlord ) 25 Jun 2024

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Exceptional Service and Professionalism

We were very impressed with the speedy resolution of emergency repairs, late one Saturday evening! The team at Social Realty consistently demonstrates exceptional service and professionalism. Their prompt response to our needs, attention to detail, and genuine care for us as tenants have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Social Realty for their reliable and outstanding property management services.

Reviewed by ( Tenant ) 1 Jun 2024

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Professional and very Courteous

A great team to deal with, Mel and Andrew. I was finding it challenging to get tenants into my property but with their guidance, I got tenants in there within a week of handing it over to them to manage my property. They are very passionate and understanding and readily available to talk to which I found very difficult with other of my property managers. Highly recommend Social Reality as your property agents!!.

Reviewed by Ron Singh ( Landlord ) 21 May 2024