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Step 01 · Income capture
Room-by-room rent tracking
Record every tenant payment against the correct room, weekly amount and paid-to date.
Room 1$310 · Paid
Room 2$295 · Paid
Managing the finances of a share house is fundamentally different from managing a standard single-household rental. When multiple tenants occupy individual rooms under separate leases, each paying different weekly amounts with different start and end dates, the record-keeping becomes considerably more complex.
A general property management agency will typically track one rental payment per property each month. In a share house with four, five, or six rooms, each room has its own rent cycle, bond lodgement, arrears history, and disbursement calculation. Without purpose-built processes, the numbers quickly become difficult to follow.
At ShareHouseManagers, our accounting systems are designed specifically for room-by-room properties.
We use professional reporting systems to help landlords stay informed, reduce confusion, and maintain full visibility across their shared accommodation investment.
Record every tenant payment against the correct room, weekly amount and paid-to date.
Match funds to the correct tenant ledger and ensure the payment is applied to the right rental period.
Highlight missed, late, partial or credited payments so follow-up can begin quickly.
Itemise management fees and property expenses before calculating the amount payable to the owner.
Present a clear report showing room income, deductions, disbursement and year-to-date records.
As a licensed property management agency operating in Victoria, we maintain a trust account separate from our business operating account. All rental funds collected on your behalf are held in this trust account until disbursement, in accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1980 (Vic).
Trust account management is a legal requirement in Victoria, not merely a best practice. It protects your money and ensures that funds cannot be used for any purpose other than your property’s legitimate outgoings and your disbursement. You can be confident that your rental income is handled correctly and transparently at all times.
We help landlords maximise rental returns through professional property management, high occupancy, responsive support, and proactive tenant placement. Our experienced team manages every aspect of the leasing process, ensuring your property remains occupied, well-maintained, and performing at its best.
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