We are property managers that give back.
We support our property owners with quality property management at competitive prices. You can rest assured that you are helping your investment portfolio while supporting the Canberra community in a meaningful way.
Benefits that property owners receive when HomeGround Real Estate Canberra manages your property:
- Access to financial benefits via Land Tax Exemptions if you lease your property as an affordable rental with us.
- Tax Donation Certificate equal to the annual amount of savings you offer on the rent. The difference between full market rent and the affordable rent.
- Discounts and savings on advertising fees when leasing a vacant property due to our community sponsorships and supporting partners.
- A personal and tailored approach supported by the latest technology to ensure you can easily track the status of your property.
- Competitive monthly fees with no hidden costs or deceptively cheap rates with under servicing.
Choose which property management listing option suits your circumstances:
Affordable Rentals
Your property will be listed at less than 75% of the full market rent to provide a benefit to qualified households on low to moderate incomes. Your property will then qualify for full land tax exemption rebate and other benefits. You will receive our full property management service.
Full Market rate rentals
Your property is listed at full market rate and will not qualify for any land tax exemptions. You receive our full property management service.
Included services
For all properties listed with HomeGround Real Estate Canberra we provide:
Personalised Service
We value our relationships with our landlords.
Insightful Placement
Lower vacancies help higher returns. We assess and recommend the most suitable applicants for your property, the final choice is up to you!
Quality Maintenance
We partner with high quality, professional maintenance suppliers to protect the value of your property, including regular site inspections.
Competitive Rates
Our industry based fees and charges provide exceptional value for money and are reinvested back into providing affordable housing.
Hear from Claude, who manages his property with HomeGround Canberra
A landlord’s choice: investing in Canberra rentals with a social purpose
What began as a practical step to help extended family and give their children a head start has, over time, grown into a small portfolio of Canberra rentals. In 2006, Claude and Patricia bought their first Canberra investment property, originally with their daughter’s future in mind.
Today, the couple own four rental properties across the capital. Over the past two years, they’ve progressively moved them under the management of affordable real estate agency HomeGround Real Estate Canberra – a decision, they say, connects their long-term investment goals with helping more households access secure, affordable rentals.
Claude, who is retired and has experienced some health challenges, had been managing the properties himself, but began to look for a management option that was less hands on.
“I saw an advert for the ACT Government’s affordable housing scheme, and HomeGround was an authorised agency for the program,” says Claude.
HomeGround Canberra is one of the few licensed real estate agencies in the ACT able to offer the ACT Government’s Land Tax Exemption program.
Established by community housing provider CHC Australia, the agency partners with private landlords to deliver secure, professionally managed homes at more than 25 per cent below market rent. Eligible landlords can access an ACT land tax exemption and other incentives, enabling them to maintain a sound and commercial investment while directly supporting affordable housing.
“The social aspect was appealing, but I’m retired, and I don’t have a large surplus. The deal has to be within a margin (financially effective), and then we all benefit.”
With four properties under HomeGround management, Claude says the relationship feels more like a partnership, with both sides invested in the same outcome.
For Claude, “the big attraction was the landlord exemption for land tax, and the tax deduction on the discounted rent.” Added to this, he says, the agency works with good long-term tenants who look after the property which alleviates high-cost repairs.
While there have been a few ups and downs with rental properties over the years, Claude says working with HomeGround has improved significantly. The agency provides clear communication, and flexible and professional management well suited to his and his extended family’s needs.
Claude initially looked at the agency with a friend, and together they now have seven properties under HomeGround management.
“About four years ago, someone said that I should think about divesting (the properties), but they’ve gone up in value substantially – maybe a 30 per cent plus lift in three or more years. Show me a superfund that is doing those numbers… and I’m leaving a legacy.”
No matter which option suits you,
the choice of tenant is always yours.
Our process for owners when listing your property
Once you have signed a property management services agreement with HomeGround, we undertake a thorough process to ensure your property is ready for listing. We then accept, screen and shortlist applicants to ensure we are finding the right tenant for your property.
Step 1
Marketing Research
Understanding the local market is key to finding the right tenants for your property. Our team are dedicated to finding current trends in your neighbourhood.
Step 2
Property Maintenance
Our team may suggest ways you can spruce up your property to ensure you present it in its best light to quality potential tenants.
Step 3
Marketing Prep and Launch
We work with our marketing team to create property collateral that may include on-site signage, social and/or print media and more.
Step 4
Open for Inspections
Once your property is looking sharp and our marketing is out there, we kick off inspections and schedule open houses.
Step 5
Application Approval
We do a thorough vetting of potential tenants. This includes checking employment status and rental references to make sure we present you with the best candidates.
Step 6
Tenant Sign-up
We provide a thorough introduction to their responsibilities. They’ll sign all the necessary paperwork, including the tenancy agreement and related documents, a copy of which we’ll send to you by email.
Step 7
Tenant Move In
It’s move-in day for your tenant! Keys are collected from our office, where we ensure a seamless transition on their rental journey. Tenants have the chance to talk to their new leasing manager and ask any questions.
Step 8
14-Day Check-in
After your tenant has settled in, we’ll give them a call to see how things are going during their first couple of weeks. We’ll touch base about the condition and inventory report.
We manage your property. You make a difference.
Get started with HomeGround Real Estate Canberra
