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Same rate. Different reality.

Most agencies charge 6% — then add renewal fees, admin charges, and undisclosed commissions from tradespeople. Thornwick charges 6%. Nothing else. See the difference at your rent level.

Weekly rent
$300$800
$430 / wk
Thornwick Real Estate
Flat 6%. Full stop.
Every cost published before you sign
Management fee (6%) $1,310
Lease renewal fee $0 — included
Annual admin fee $0 — included
Tradesperson commission $0 — never charged
True annual cost $1,310
Typical agency
Also 6%. Then the extras.
Industry-standard add-ons after sign-up
Management fee (6%) $1,310
Lease renewal fee + $220
Annual admin fee + $150
Tradesperson commission (20%) + $400
True annual cost $2,080
The Thornwick difference
Your landlord keeps $770
more every year with Thornwick.
Annual saving
$770
at $430/wk rent

Based on $2,000 average annual maintenance spend. Tradesperson commission calculated at 20% of total maintenance cost. Typical agency fees sourced from standard Melbourne property management agreements. All figures in AUD and for illustrative purposes.

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