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Fee breakdown by major cities*
City | Letting fee | Marketing fee | Management fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Canberra | 1.06 weeks | $296.88 | 7.85% |
Sydney | 1.33 weeks | $208.33 | 5.50% |
Darwin | 1.25 weeks | $250.00 | 9.50% |
Brisbane | 1.12 weeks | $178.03 | 7.70% |
Adelaide | 1.88 weeks | $153.85 | 7.70% |
Hobart | 1.43 weeks | $107.14 | 7.00% |
Melbourne | 1.53 weeks | $144.89 | 5.50% |
Perth | 1.64 weeks | $157.61 | 8.50% |
*LocalAgentFinder average fees as of August 2025. Excludes GST.
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