CBS Property

What CBS Property does

CBS Property Group Pty Ltd (ACN 673 187 267) is a private, Queensland-based residential property management firm founded in 2012 and headquartered at 134 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley. The company operates with a deliberately narrow mandate: it manages residential investment properties for landlords and has no sales division, distinguishing it from full-service real estate agencies. Its service offering spans tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, routine inspections, and financial reporting for landlords, plus a rental listings portal for tenants. A complementary Investment Services advisory, led by Managing Director George Kafantaris (a Chartered Accountant and Licensed Real Estate Agent), provides portfolio reviews and wealth-building guidance. The company also runs a Building Management line for body corporate and facilities clients.

Geographically, CBS Property Group manages properties across seven South East Queensland regions — Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gladstone, and Hervey Bay — with regional relationship managers embedded in each market. The firm reports nearly $1 billion of residential assets under management, an NPS above 90, and four consecutive years (2021-2024) winning PIPA Buyers Agent of the Year. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring management fees (a percentage of rental income), one-off tenant placement fees, and professional services fees for investment advisory, supported by a $250-gift-card referral program.

The technology stack is composed of third-party proptech platforms rather than proprietary systems: Ailo for CRM, Reapit Lettings for tenant applications and advertising, REX Software for the website, Realworks for forms and templates, DocuSign for e-signature, Move Me In for utility connections, and the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) for bond lodgement. No proprietary AI/ML capability, public API, or developer-facing platform is disclosed.

Name

CBS Property

Legal name

CBS Property Group Pty Ltd ACN: 673 187 267

Website

https://cbsproperty.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CBS Property Group is a privately held residential property management firm founded in 2012 in South East Queensland, Australia. It exclusively manages investment properties for landlords across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gladstone, and Hervey Bay, with no sales division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Family Rental (SFR) Property Management (BPAJAFAB), Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA), Residential Lease Administration & Tenant Services (BPAJAFAL), Residential Maintenance & Turnover Services (Make-Ready, Inspections) (BPAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Tenant placement services
• Rental property administration
• Investment property advisory
• Building management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fassifern Valley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Ongoing property management services for landlords including tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, inspections, and financial reporting. Revenue is generated through management fees, typically a percentage of rental income collected.
2. Tenant Placement: One-time fees for finding and placing quality tenants in rental properties
3. Investment Advisory Services: Property investment advisory services provided by Director George Kafantaris, including portfolio reviews and strategic recommendations for wealth building

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CBS Property Group provides full-service residential property management for landlords across South East Queensland, covering tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, routine inspections, and detailed financial reporting under recurring management fees. The company layers on a property investment advisory offering led by Managing Director George Kafantaris, providing portfolio reviews and strategic wealth-building advice for property investors, plus an online rental listings portal for tenants. The firm operates with no sales division, focusing exclusively on protecting and growing landlord investments.

Product overview

CBS Property Group operates as a property management specialist serving South East Queensland, with a singular focus on residential property management since 2012 — no sales division exists. The core offering is Property Management Services, encompassing tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, routine inspections, and detailed financial reporting for landlords. This is complemented by Investment Services, led by Director George Kafantaris, which provides portfolio assessments and strategic advisory to help investors maximize returns. The Rental Listings Platform serves prospective tenants, integrated with Inspect Real Estate for booking functionality. A Refer a Friend Program incentivizes client referrals with gift card rewards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Property Management Services Full-service residential property management for landlords across South East Queensland, covering tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, routine inspections, and financial reporting. Operates exclusively as a property management business with no sales division.
• Property Investment Services Property investment advisory led by Director George Kafantaris, including assessment of short- and long-term property objectives, comprehensive review of the client's entire property portfolio, and strategic recommendations to maximise returns and support wealth-building.
• Rental Listings Platform Online property search and listing platform for prospective tenants to browse available rentals, filter by suburb, price and features, book inspections, and submit enquiries. Integrated with Inspect Real Estate for inspection booking.
• Refer a Friend Program Referral incentive program offering a $250 gift card to clients who refer a friend or associate that subsequently signs a property management agreement and completes a 6-month term.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net Promoter Score above 90, well beyond the industry average
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ailo Pty LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationProperty Management CRM provider for storing and managing all client and property data with MultiFactor Authentication for enhanced security. All data is stored in this program as the primary property management database.
• Reapit LettingscoreTechnology or IntegrationTenant applications, property advertising, and CRM platform for managing property listings. Provides tenant screening and application processing capabilities.
• Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationQueensland government body for bond authority and tenancy regulation. CBS Property Group processes bond lodgements and other RTA-related transactions through this partnership.
• Macpherson Kelley LawyersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal team that assisted in preparing privacy policy and cookie policy documentation. Used for legal compliance and policy development support.
• Rex SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the real estate website platform powering cbsproperty.com.au. Powers the property listings, contact forms, and overall website functionality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Coronis: Queensland-focused real estate group with strong property management operations across Brisbane and SEQ. Comparable as a direct competitor in the same geography, with similar scale and a hybrid sales/management model.
• Place Estate Agents: Brisbane-headquartered residential real estate group with active property management services. Comparable as a SEQ-based competitor in residential property management, with a stronger sales orientation than CBS.
• McGrath Estate Agents: East-coast Australian real estate group with residential sales and property management. Comparable in offering residential PM services, though McGrath's stronger Sydney presence and sales-led brand differ from CBS's PM-only SEQ focus.

Broad incumbents

• Belle Property: Premium Australian residential real estate brand offering sales and property management across major east-coast markets. Comparable as a residential PM competitor, though Belle Property operates a higher-end, sales-led brand.
• Raine & Horne: Large national Australian real estate network offering sales, property management, and auction services. Comparable as a competing residential PM provider in the SEQ market, though Raine & Horne's full-service brokerage model contrasts with CBS's PM-only positioning.
• LJ Hooker: Long-established national real estate brand with significant Queensland property management presence. Comparable in core residential PM service offering, though LJ Hooker's brand-and-sales-led model competes on different axes than CBS's PM-only focus.
• Ray White: Australia's largest residential real estate group with extensive property management operations across SEQ. Comparable as a major residential PM competitor, though Ray White's franchise-led, full-service model differs from CBS's specialist approach.
• Harcourts: International real estate franchise with significant Australian operations including residential property management. Comparable as a national-scale PM competitor, with broader geographic reach than CBS but less regional specialization.

Emerging players

• Archers The Strata Managers: Specialist strata and building management firm with adjacent residential services in Australia. Comparable as a property management specialist serving residential owners, though focused on strata/building management rather than tenancy management.

Direct peers

• Rentwest Property Management: Perth-based dedicated residential property management firm operating exclusively on PM without a sales division. Highly comparable in pure-play PM positioning, though operating in Western Australia rather than Queensland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cbsproperty
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbspropertygroupgladstone

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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