Australian property owners typically save $800–$2,000 per property, per year by switching from a traditional property manager to Abode's flat $35/week — and get AI features no agent can match.
Line-by-line breakdown based on average Australian property manager fees
| Fee Type | Abode$35/week flat | Property ManagerTraditional agent |
|---|---|---|
Management fee On $650/wk rent, that's $50/wk | $35/week flat | ~7.7% of rent |
Letting fee ~$488/year (averaged per year, assuming a new tenancy every 2 years) | Included | ~0.75 weeks rent/yr |
Lease renewal fee ~$325 each renewal | Included | 0.5 weeks rent |
Monthly admin fee $180/year | Included | $15/month |
Routine inspections $400/year | AI-powered, included | $100 each, 4x/year |
Advertising costs ~$300 per listing (averaged per year, assuming a new tenancy every 2 years) | Included | ~$150/year |
Evidence & records support If disputes arise | Included | ~$150 per case |
| Total annual cost (at $650/wk rent) | $1,820 | $3,820+ |
Based on a single property at $650/week rent. Actual agent fees vary by location, provider, and negotiation. Abode fee: $35/week ($1,820/year).
Compare Abode vs a traditional property manager — real numbers, no tricks
Annual rental income
$33,800
$650/wk × 1 property
You save with Abode
$2,000/year
52% less than a property manager
$3,820/year
$1,820/year
Property Manager
$19,101
Abode
$9,100
You Save
$10,001
Based on average Australian property manager fees. Agent costs vary by location and provider. Letting and advertising costs are averaged per year, assuming a new tenancy every 2 years. Abode fee is $35/week per active property, deducted weekly from rent — no separate bill.
Features that traditional property managers either charge extra for or simply don't offer
24/7 AI assistant for renters and property owners. Handles maintenance requests, lease queries, and payment questions automatically.
Photo-based condition reports analysed by AI. Automatic damage detection and severity assessment.
Generate, send, and sign leases digitally. Track renewals with 90-day smart alerts.
PayTo direct debit via Monoova. Rent collected and disbursed automatically with full tracking.
Renter submits requests, AI analyses urgency, contractors bid competitively. Full audit trail.
Automated state-specific compliance checks. Smoke alarm, pool safety, and lease regulation alerts.
Market comparison and rental yield analysis. Know if your rent is above or below market.
Weighted score based on payment history, inspection compliance, and responsiveness.
Direct communication between property owners, renters, and contractors with full history.
Real-time tracking of lost rent during vacancies. Motivates faster renter placement.
12-month AI forecast based on property condition, age, and inspection history.
Complete timeline of every event: inspections, maintenance, lease changes, payments.
No percentage-of-rent commissions — a flat $35/week, and no markup on maintenance (the 10% platform fee comes out of the contractor's payout, not your pocket).
You stay in charge of your property. Approve maintenance, review applications, and communicate directly with renters.
Inspections, compliance, rent analysis, and renter communication — automated by AI so you don't need an agent.
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$35/week per property once you have an active renter. Cancel anytime.