RPM Australia

What RPM Australia does

RPM Australia (legal name: Real Property Management Australia) is a privately held residential property management firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Coorparoo, Queensland. The company exclusively manages residential investment properties on behalf of landlords within a 90km radius of its Coorparoo office, covering Brisbane suburbs from Redcliffe to Pimpama and Wynnum to Ipswich. Its service is positioned "by investors for investors," with a deliberate refusal to operate a sales division, allowing the entire team to focus on tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, inspections, lease renewals, and compliance with Queensland tenancy law. The current principal is Kristian Poole, supported by property managers Lisa Forsyth and Natina Medland, with the firm operating as a 1-10 person boutique.

The core technology stack is a web-based property management system featuring an online owner portal that delivers 24/7 access to financial statements, tenant rental payment histories, and work order records. A proprietary 6-step tenant screening process uses TICA database checks, 100-point ID verification, credit/income/employment/criminal background checks, and reference validation. The firm operates a 24-hour application processing guarantee and reports that over 95% of its tenants remain on fixed-term leases, supporting low vacancy churn for landlord clients. Marketing is executed through 30+ suburb-specific SEO landing pages, a free rental appraisal lead magnet, a Facebook presence, and listings on realestate.com.au.

RPM Australia generates revenue through recurring monthly property management fees plus ancillary tenant placement and lease renewal fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted on inquiry. The customer base is fragmented across individual and small/mid-market property investors, each typically owning one to several residential units. Distribution is entirely direct — office-based engagement, phone, email, and referral — with a referral partnership with Blackbear Investment Group extending the firm into the broader property investor advisory ecosystem.

Name

RPM Australia

Legal name

Real Property Management Australia

Website

https://rpmaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RPM Australia is a Brisbane-based boutique residential property management firm serving individual and small/mid-market property investors within a 90km radius of its Coorparoo office, offering tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and an online owner portal on a recurring fee basis.

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)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Tenant screening services
• Investment property management
• Landlord management services
• Rental property administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Coorparoo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Revenue generated from managing investment properties for landlords. Fee structure described as 'straightforward and cost effective' with management fees discussed upon inquiry. Services include tenant placement, rent collection, property maintenance, inspections, and financial reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RPM Australia provides residential property management services for individual investment property owners (landlords) across the Brisbane metropolitan area. The core offering encompasses tenant placement, comprehensive tenant screening, rent collection, property maintenance coordination, regular inspections with written reports, financial reporting via an online owner portal, and proactive lease renewal negotiations. The firm operates exclusively in property management with no sales division, covering suburbs from Redcliffe to Pimpama and Wynnum to Ipswich within a 90km radius of their Coorparoo office.

Product overview

RPM Australia is a specialist property management company offering a focused portfolio of services for residential investment property owners. The core offering consists of Property Management Service, Asset Realisation, and a structured Tenant Selection Procedure. These are supported by an online owner portal for 24/7 financial reporting and access to property information. Additional services include a free rental appraisal tool for lead generation and tenant education materials. The company operates exclusively in property management (no sales) across the Brisbane area, covering suburbs from Redcliffe to Pimpama and Wynnum to Ipswich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Management Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of tenants on fixed-term leases with regular rent increases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blackbear Investment GroupStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Belle Property: National Australian premium real estate brand with dedicated property management arms in Brisbane. Comparable because it directly competes for landlord clients managing residential investment properties, though it also offers sales services.
• Ray White: Largest Australian real estate franchise network with a substantial Brisbane property management presence. Directly competes for residential landlord management clients, though its offerings span sales, leasing, and management.
• LJ Hooker: Long-established Australian real estate franchise network offering residential property management across Brisbane. Competes for the same landlord customers, though it operates as a broader real estate brand with sales and leasing.
• Harcourts: Australian/international real estate franchise with significant Brisbane operations and dedicated property management divisions. Comparable landlord-targeting services, though set within a broader full-service model.
• Raine & Horne: Heritage Australian real estate franchise with Brisbane property management operations. Comparable in offering residential investment management, though as part of a broader sales and leasing portfolio.
• RE/MAX Australia: Global real estate franchise with Australian operations including Brisbane. Manages residential investment properties for landlords, though within a much broader sales and leasing ecosystem.

Direct peers

• McGrath Estate Agents: Mid-to-premium Australian real estate agency with strong Brisbane presence and dedicated property management services. Comparable in serving landlord clients with personalized management offerings.
• Place Estate Agents: Brisbane-headquartered independent real estate group with strong local presence and property management services. Directly comparable as a Brisbane-focused servicer of residential investment landlords.
• Coronis: Queensland-based real estate group with a dedicated property management focus. Closely comparable to RPM in its Brisbane-centric, management-oriented model and landlord target market.

Regional players

• Eview Group: Australian boutique real estate and property management group with Brisbane presence. Comparable in serving residential investors with personalized management services, though smaller and more regionally concentrated than national incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/RPM-Australia/189673757709433
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-property-management-australia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RPM Australia