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We get it — maintenance isn’t always the first thing on your radar when managing a rental property. Between finding reliable tenants, chasing rent, and keeping up with market trends, it’s easy for small issues to fall through the cracks. But as any experienced Perth investor knows, what starts as a minor repair can quickly snowball into a major cost — and often at the worst possible time.

At RPSG, we’ve seen it all — and we’ve helped dozens of landlords and property managers across Perth avoid thousands in repair bills, simply by catching problems early.

Take this real-life example: a leaking garden tap in a Cottesloe rental. It didn’t seem urgent, so it sat on the to-do list for months. By the time the water bills came through, the landlord was paying an extra $200 per quarter in usage. We fixed the issue in under 30 minutes with a $12 washer and a standard call-out. If it had been handled sooner, they would’ve saved over $800.

That’s just one of many examples.

In this blog, we’ll cover:

• The most common maintenance issues we see in Perth rentals (and the hidden costs behind them)

• A breakdown of proactive vs reactive maintenance costs — what landlords actually save

• Why Perth property managers are shifting toward scheduled trade partnerships (and how RPSG fits in)

Whether you’re managing one property or an entire portfolio, this guide will help you make smarter maintenance decisions that protect your bottom line — and your reputation.