For property owners

Turn your Penang unit into effortless income.

We take care of everything — pricing, professional listings, tenant placement, rent collection, cleaning and maintenance. You enjoy peace of mind and consistent returns. And if your rooms sit empty, we earn nothing.

10%

Flat management fee

0%

Fee on vacant rooms

12 mo

Standard tenancies

RM2.9k

Top monthly by-room income

What we do

We manage it end-to-end

Three simple stages take your unit from empty to earning — with you in control of the big decisions.

01

Setup & Optimisation

We suggest the right pricing, recommend quick improvements, and prepare professional photos and listings to attract quality tenants fast.

02

Tenant Placement

We source, screen and place reliable tenants for you. You always have the final approval on who moves in.

03

Collect & Manage

We handle rent collection, tenant issues, maintenance and clear monthly reporting — while you simply collect your returns.

Why choose us

Aligned with your returns

Transparent pricing, shared risk, and a team that treats your asset like its own.

10% flat management fee

Transparent pricing with no hidden charges. You always know exactly what you pay.

0% occupancy = 0% fee

If your rooms sit empty, we earn nothing. We share your downside completely and only win when you do.

Professional cleaning & maintenance

Our dedicated teams keep your unit in top condition and your tenants happy — protecting your asset.

We handle every problem

Marketing, tenants, maintenance and admin — all managed for you. Less stress, more returns.

12-month tenancies

Standard 12-month agreements with a renewal option give both owners and tenants long-term stability.

Maximise by renting per room

Renting by the room can meaningfully outperform a single whole-unit tenancy, depending on your goals.

Whole unit vs by room

Maximise what your unit can earn

Indicative monthly ranges for a typical unit in our coverage area. Actual figures depend on location, furnishing, condition and your expectations.

Whole unit

RM 1,800RM 2,000

per month

One tenant or family occupies the entire unit. Simple, steady, lower management overhead.

Higher yieldBy room

RM 2,600RM 2,900

per month

Rent individual rooms to multiple tenants. Higher gross income, fully managed by our team.

Fees structure

Transparent. Simple. No hidden costs.

Our recommended rental range per room per month, and the typical monthly running costs for a managed unit.

1

Small Room

RM 550

/ month

2

Medium Room

RM 650

/ month

3

Balcony Room

RM 750

/ month

4

Master Room

RM 850

/ month

Additional monthly costs (estimated)

Cleaning

RM25/week

Professional cleaning of common areas

Electricity (TNB)

RM100/month

Estimated electricity bill for the unit

Water

RM30/month

Estimated water bill for the unit

WiFi

RM129/month

High-speed internet for the unit

Room rentals typically include utilities & cleaning fees. Actual utility costs are estimates and vary with usage.

What to expect

Clear expectations from day one

Standard 12-month tenancies

Agreements run 12 months with an option to renew, ensuring stability for both owners and tenants.

Room rentals from RM600–RM900

Typical room rates in our coverage area, depending on location, furnishing and property condition.

Zero risk when empty

No fixed management fees on vacant rooms. If occupancy is 0%, we earn 0%.

Whole unit vs by room

Whole units fetch roughly RM1,800–RM2,000/month, while renting by room can reach RM2,600–RM2,900.

Cover the interest, not necessarily the mortgage

Primary aim — Your rental income should at least cover your loan interest.

Bonus — If it can also cover the full mortgage, that's a welcome bonus!

Who is not a fit?

  • Daily short-term rentalOwners chasing higher yield through day-to-day Airbnb / homestay-style turnover.
  • Unrealistic pricingExpectations far above prevailing market rates for the area and property.
  • Daily micro-controlOwners who want to manage every small day-to-day decision themselves.

Let's grow your returns

Share a few details about your property and our team will prepare a free, no-obligation rental assessment for you.

  • Free rental & pricing assessment
  • Flat 10% management fee
  • 0% fee while your rooms are vacant

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