At Chalk Property, we believe informed landlords make better decisions. That’s why we’ve created a hub of resources to help you maximise your investment – from practical property management tips to insights on tax depreciation and answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Backed by over 35 years of local real estate expertise, these guides are designed to make owning a rental property easier, more profitable and less stressful.
Our blog is packed with practical tips, expert insights and local market updates to help you get the most from your investment property. From understanding property management fees to finding quality tenants, staying on top of WA rental legislation and boosting your property’s appeal, we cover everything landlords need to know.
With over 35 years of local real estate experience in Rockingham, Mandurah and the Peel region, our articles are written to inform, inspire and make property ownership easier and more rewarding.
Owning an investment property comes with more than just rental income – it can also deliver valuable tax benefits. One of the most overlooked advantages is tax depreciation, which allows you to claim deductions for the natural wear and tear of your property and its fittings over time. This can significantly reduce your taxable income and boost your overall return.
Our property management team can connect you with trusted professionals who specialise in tax depreciation schedules, ensuring you maximise every allowable deduction while staying compliant with ATO requirements.
Got questions about property management, rentals or selling your home? Our FAQs are your go-to resource for quick, clear answers from our experienced Rockingham real estate team.
This can range from a few days to many weeks. As long as your property is priced well, in any market condition, it should lease within a short period of time.
It’s really quite simple, your property needs to represent good value in any market! Your property is compared to other similar properties on the rental market or that have recently leased to assist us in determining what your property could achieve in rent.
Present your property in its best light, so that means sparkling clean and a well maintained exterior. There are also several legislation requirements that we will guide you through.
We are busy all day, 7 days a week showing your home to prospective tenants, the key is to get prospective tenants through your property quickly! Marketing is invaluable and we will put together an exciting marketing package to cover all basis.
We check, question and verify the all information the prospective tenant has provided on their application form. Once we have carried out all the necessary checks we present the application to you for nal selection.
You can view our simple, all-inclusive fee and details here.
A tenant not paying rent on time is not something we take lightly! We consistently, every working day, follow strict procedures to ensure that rent is paid on time. If your tenant falls behind then we issue formal notices under the Residential Tenancies Act and seek court action if necessary. We keep you informed every step of the way and most often your insurance policy will cover any loss.
We care for your property like it is our own! Depending on when the damage occurred, it will either be dealt with at the cost of the tenant during the tenancy, or repaired and the cost taken out of the bond at the end of the tenancy.
We want your experience with us to be a personal one. You will have one Property Manager who will exclusively deal with your property from selecting a tenant to finalising the bond.
We want the best for you and that’s including your peace of mind. We highly recommend Landlord Protection Insurance, it’s a ordable, easy to make a claim, and will protect you nancially if those unexpected situations occur.
We arrange all this for you, including quotes if necessary. We love our local contractors and they ensure they do a great job at a great price! But, if this is something you would like to do, then of course we can arrange for you to attend to this yourself.
Our office is located in Rockingham, Western Australia. We only employee local staff, who understand the area and understand the industry. We won’t outsource our service to overseas operations to try to save money!