Property management · Warrandyte & surrounds

Your rental, looked after by someone who actually lives here.

I'm Vin McHugh, a licensed estate agent based in Warrandyte. I manage a small number of rental properties within about 15 km of home, and I look after every one of them personally. No call centre, no rotating property managers, no surprises on your statement.

Get a free management proposal or call Vin on 0418 121 102
  • Licensed agent, licence 082633L
  • One point of contact, always
  • No lock-in contract
Looking after landlords in WarrandyteNorth WarrandyteSouth WarrandytePark Orchards Wonga ParkTemplestoweDoncaster EastDonvale ElthamResearchKangaroo GroundRingwood North Croydon HillsChirnside Park

Why owners move their rental to Vin

Big agencies run rent rolls on volume. I run mine on knowing every property, every tenant and every owner by name.

You deal with me, full stop

Ring me and I answer. I inspect your property myself, I talk to your tenants myself, and I know what's going on without checking a file.

Local rent, set right

I live and work in this pocket, so I know what a three-bedroom on a bush block in Warrandyte rents for versus a townhouse in Doncaster East, and how to lease it quickly without underpricing it.

Maintenance handled, not deferred

Small problems are cheaper than big ones. I use local trades I trust, get you quotes before anything major, and you approve every spend.

Statements you can actually read

Rent paid on time to your account, a clear monthly statement, and an end-of-financial-year summary your accountant will thank you for.

Everything a full-service agent does

This is a regular managed rental, not a DIY platform. The only difference is who's doing the work.

  • Rent appraisal and pricing advice
  • Photography, listing and advertising on the major portals
  • Open inspections and applicant screening, including reference and tenancy database checks
  • Lease preparation, condition report and bond lodgement with the RTBA
  • Rent collection, arrears follow-up and rent reviews
  • Routine inspections with photo reports
  • Maintenance and repairs coordination with trusted local trades
  • Compliance: smoke alarms, gas and electrical safety checks, minimum standards
  • VCAT applications and representation if ever needed
  • Monthly and end-of-financial-year statements

Already with an agent? Switching is easier than you think

1

Tell me your current setup

Fill in the form or call. I'll give you a rent appraisal and a written proposal so you can compare like for like.

2

I handle the changeover

I prepare the notice to your current agent, collect the lease, bond and file, and introduce myself to your tenants. Your tenants' lease continues unchanged.

3

You get one statement, one number to call

From the first month, rent lands in your account with a clear statement, and anything that comes up goes through me.

Most Victorian management agreements can be ended with 28 to 30 days' written notice. If you're unsure what yours says, send it through and I'll tell you.

Vin McHugh

About Vin

Vin McHugh is a licensed estate agent (licence 082633L) and the principal of Utopian Residential Real Estate, trading as A-Part. He lives in Warrandyte and deliberately keeps his rent roll local and small enough to look after personally.

0418 121 102 vin@a-part.com.au

Common questions

What does it cost?

Fees depend on the property and what you need, so I give every owner a written proposal after a free rent appraisal. There are no hidden extras and no lock-in contract. If you're paying a big agency now, bring your current fee and I'll compare it line by line.

Can I switch while tenants are in place?

Yes. The lease is between you and your tenants; the agent is just who manages it. I'll handle the notice to your current agent and the handover of the bond and file. Your tenants keep the same lease, same rent and same conditions.

Which suburbs do you cover?

Roughly 15 km around Warrandyte. If you're not sure whether your property is inside that, ask. I'd rather say no than manage something I can't get to quickly.

How soon can you start?

For a vacant or self-managed property, usually within a week. If another agent currently manages it, the changeover happens at the end of their notice period.

Do you also sell property?

Yes. A-Part is a licensed agency, so if you ever decide to sell the property I manage for you, that's straightforward. There's no pressure either way.