Long-Term Rental Property Management in Davao City
We manage long-term rental condos and houses in Davao City for owners who live elsewhere: tenant screening and placement, lease handling, rent collection and remittance, repairs with your approval, and quarterly inspections with photo reports. The fee is typically 8–12% of the monthly rent, plus a one-time placement fee when we find a tenant. You approve every peso spent on the unit.
A long-term tenant is the quiet version of property ownership — until the rent is late for the second month, the aircon “stopped working” and nobody reported the leak that has now reached the unit below. Owners in Manila, Dubai or Toronto find out about these things weeks later, through a relative who was asked to check. Management is what turns a rental from a worry you manage by group chat into a monthly remittance and a quarterly report.
Management fees in Davao
Indicative September 2026 ranges. Fees are agreed in writing before we take over the unit.
| Fee | What it covers | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly management fee | Rent collection, tenant relations, repairs coordination, reporting | 8 – 12% of monthly rent (minimum ₱1,500) |
| Tenant placement (one-time) | Marketing, showings, screening, lease, move-in inspection | Half to one month’s rent |
| Lease renewal | New term, updated documents, rent review | ₱1,500 – ₱3,000 |
| Move-out inspection and deposit settlement | Condition report, deductions documented with photos | Included in management |
| Vacancy care between tenants | Monthly check, aircon run, cleaning before viewings | From ₱1,500 per month |
| Repairs and cleaning | Vetted providers, supervised, at quoted cost | At cost, approved by you |
Percentages apply to rent actually collected — a vacant month costs you no management fee. Portfolios of three or more units are quoted on a combined rate.
What management covers
Everything between you and the tenant. We advertise the unit, show it, screen applicants (ID, employment or business proof, references, a call with the previous landlord where possible), prepare the lease using your terms, collect the deposit and advance, and hand over the keys with a documented move-in inspection. From then on rent is collected on the agreed date, remitted to your account with a statement, and chased properly when it is late — politely first, formally if needed.
Repairs follow one rule: nothing is spent without your approval. A tenant reports a problem, we photograph it, get one or two quotes from vetted technicians, send them to you, and supervise the work once you say yes. Association dues, Davao Light and DCWD accounts, building admin notices and renewals are tracked so nothing lapses because the owner was in a different time zone. Every quarter you receive an inspection report with photos of the unit as it actually is.
Where this works best in Davao
Long-term management pays off most for owners in these situations:
Condo units in Bajada, Lanang, Ecoland and downtown. Steady demand from professionals, medical staff and students; building admins that expect a responsive representative for the unit.
Houses in subdivisions. Toril, Catalunan, Buhangin and Cabantian family homes rented to relocating families or expat households — more maintenance, more value in someone local checking in.
Owners abroad or in another city. OFWs and Manila-based owners who cannot show the unit, chase rent or meet a plumber on a Tuesday afternoon.
Inherited or second properties. A unit nobody in the family has time for, but nobody wants to sell — management keeps it earning without becoming a chore.
Handing over a unit
- 1
Assessment
We visit the unit, note its condition, check the association and utility accounts, and give you a realistic rent range for the current Davao market — not the number you hoped for.
- 2
Agreement and preparation
Management agreement signed; cleaning, small repairs and photos arranged so the listing shows well. If the unit is occupied, we introduce ourselves to the existing tenant and take over the relationship.
- 3
Tenant placement and monthly rhythm
Screened tenant moves in against a documented inspection. From then on: rent on the agreed date, statements monthly, inspection reports quarterly.
What’s included
Tenant screening with ID, income and reference checks — documented, not a gut feeling
Lease on your terms, deposit and advance handled per the agreement
Rent collected and remitted with a monthly statement
Repairs quoted, approved by you, supervised and confirmed with photos
Quarterly inspection reports and a move-out condition report with deposit settlement
Frequently asked questions
How do you find tenants in Davao?
Online listings, our own enquiries from owners and companies relocating staff, and referrals from building admins and brokers we work with. A well-priced unit in a good building typically finds a screened tenant within a few weeks; we tell you upfront if the rent you want will take longer.
What happens when a tenant stops paying?
We follow the lease: reminders, a formal notice, and a documented process that protects your position. Most late rent is resolved in the first two weeks; if a tenant must leave, we handle the move-out inspection and re-listing so the vacancy is short.
Can you manage a unit that already has a tenant?
Yes. We take over the existing lease, introduce ourselves as your representative, document the current condition, and continue from the next rent date. No disruption for a good tenant.
Is the fee charged when the unit is empty?
No management percentage on rent that is not collected. During vacancy you can opt for vacancy care — a monthly check, running the aircon, keeping the unit viewing-ready — at a small fixed fee.
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Last updated: 2026-09-07