Your Coliving Home Deserves
A Specialist Manager.
Coliving isn't a normal rental. Rooms turn over, residents need managing, and compliance is different. We only manage coliving, and we'll handle the switch from your current manager for you.
See what my house should earn
Find Out What Your Home Should Be Earning.
A review of your current room rents against the market- Where you're losing money to vacancy or turnover
- A compliance check for your state
- A clear plan for the switch, if you decide to move to us
"We are very happy with Melissa and her company Elevate Coliving in being able to keep our investment running at full capacity, unlike our previous company."
Ewa O Retired, PerthThanks, we've got your details.
Book a short call and we'll walk you through what your house should earn and how the switch works.
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We currently operate in Perth (WA) and Melbourne (VIC) only, so we can't manage your home just yet. We'll keep you posted, and if you ever build or convert in Perth or Melbourne, we can help from start to finish.
Empty Rooms, Slow Replies, No Reporting?
Most agents manage coliving like a standard rental. That's where rooms sit empty, problems drag on and owners lose rent. We built our business around coliving, so it's all we do.
Our own team
Our property managers, supported by our admin staff, look after your house. Our own people, never outsourced runners.
Rooms filled fast
Every room advertised where room seekers look, screened residents, and rooms cleaned and refreshed between residents.
Inspections and reporting
Routine inspections every 3 months with a photo report, and a monthly statement emailed between the 1st and 3rd.
Compliance handled
WA lodging house and VIC rooming house requirements, fire and safety checks, and agreements done properly.
Maintenance managed
Trusted trades, issues logged and fixed, and you're kept in the loop.
An easy switch
We handle the handover from your current manager, including agreements, keys and records.
We Advertise Where Room Seekers Look.
Most agents list on realestate.com.au. It doesn't allow single rooms in a shared house to be advertised, so the people looking for a room never see yours. We advertise every room where room seekers actually search, and price each room on its own.
- Every room advertised across the channels room seekers actually use
- Each room priced on its own, with ensuite and couple rooms priced higher
- Fast replies, viewings booked quickly and every applicant screened
- Presented to rent, with professional photos and video
- Listed on realestate.com.au, where single rooms can't be advertised
- Often priced like a whole-house lease
- Rooms sit empty while enquiries go unanswered
- Every empty week is rent you don't get back
Presented To Rent. Managed To Stay Full.
Real rooms from a Perth home we manage. Good presentation is how rooms fill quickly with the right residents.
A Coliving Team, Not A Rent Roll.
Melissa Wyers
Co-Founder, licensee and Head of property managementLeads our property managers and admin team, and oversees every home we manage.
Our property managers
Perth and MelbourneYour day-to-day contact for residents and tenants, leasing, inspections and maintenance.
Our admin staff
Statements, invoices and approvalsKeep the paperwork moving, so bills are paid, approvals are quick and your statements arrive on time.
What Our Owners Say.
"We are very happy with Melissa and her company Elevate Coliving in being able to keep our investment running at full capacity, unlike our previous company."
Ewa O Retired, Perth"Thanks to Melissa and investing in coliving, I've cut down my hours at work to part-time and have so much more time with my family and young son. The passive income from my two properties is over $50k."
Gary G Property investor, Sydney"This is the start of my journey to time freedom. The Done-For-You service was incredible, and my first property is already helping me earn around $25k in passive income."
Daniel D System administrator, SydneyCommon Questions
Is it hard to switch managers?
No. Most management agreements need 30 days notice, so check yours for any fees payable when you leave. We have had owners switch to us and pay those fees. Once you give notice to your current manager, we handle the handover of agreements, keys, security deposits or bonds, and records.
Do you manage homes you didn't build or convert?
Yes. We manage coliving and rooming houses in Perth and Melbourne, whoever built or converted them.
What are your fees?
Our management fee is 12% + GST of the rent collected, plus a letting fee when a room is let. That's reasonable compared to other specialist coliving managers, and every fee is itemised on your monthly statement. We'll take you through our full fee schedule with your health check.
Am I locked into a long contract with you?
Our management agreements run for 12 months. That gives us the time to fill your rooms, settle the house and show you the results. After that, the agreement renews for another 12 months unless either of us gives 30 days written notice before the end of the term. We'll take you through the agreement before you sign, so there are no surprises.
When do I get paid, and what reporting do I get?
Residents and tenants pay weekly, and the rent is collected into our account as it comes in. We pay you once a month and email your statement between the 1st and 3rd. You also get your own PropertyMe owner login to see rent, bills and maintenance any time.
What happens if someone falls behind on rent?
We stay on top of arrears and follow up quickly. In WA, our agreements have clear rules that let us remove a resident who doesn't pay, and the security deposit held by Elevate usually covers any losses. In VIC, we follow the Residential Tenancies Act process, and the tenant's bond is lodged with the RTBA.
How often is the house inspected?
Every 3 months, with a photo report. We also keep fire and safety compliance on schedule, including smoke alarms and extinguishers.
What if my house isn't compliant yet?
The health check will flag it, and we'll talk you through what's needed to get it right.
Ready For A Manager Who Gets Coliving?
Start with a free health check of your home. No obligation.
Important information: Rents, timeframes and figures are estimates based on current market evidence and the homes we manage, and are not guaranteed. Timeframes depend on the property, council and approvals. Nothing on this page is financial, tax or legal advice; please seek independent professional advice before proceeding. Elevate Coliving.