Property Management
Victoria's specialist rooming house and Class 1B property managers. We sell it, we manage it.
The Complete Management Solution
Co-Living NextGen builds, sells, and manages end to end for investors.
Listing & marketing
Tenant screening
Property maintenance
Cashflow & arrears management
Compliance management
Emergency maintenance
Listing & marketing
Tenant screening
Property maintenance
Cashflow & arrears management
Compliance management
Emergency maintenance
Our NextGen Management Team
Our team is professional, dedicated, and experienced in co-living, rooming house, and Class 1B property management across Victoria.
Tenille Christensen
Head of Property Management • OIEC / Licensed Estate Agent
Tenille is a dedicated and highly experienced real estate professional across all facets of property management. She is known for attention to detail, clear communication, and practical solutions that protect owner outcomes while maintaining high resident standards.
Specialised Management Services
At Co-Living NextGen we provide a complete, tailored property management service for every rooming house in our portfolio, with the operational depth these assets actually require.
Class 1B Management
A dedicated property manager handles owner instructions, tenancy coordination across multiple rooms, and day-to-day operational decisions. Annual reporting covers occupancy, rental income, maintenance spend, and overall performance.
Tenant Management
Every applicant is vetted on identity, income, employment, and rental history before approval. Leases, house rules, move-in coordination, and ongoing rent collection are managed end to end — with early arrears follow-up and full cashflow visibility for owners.
Maintenance & Repairs
Communal areas, gardens, and shared facilities are maintained on a regular schedule. Urgent repairs are coordinated around the clock, with reliable trades managed for timely, accountable work.
Compliance & Legal
Council registration, rooming house standards, and fire safety obligations are actively managed alongside all notices, agreements, and house rules. Routine inspections keep standards high, with enforcement and VCAT support when needed.
Compliance & Safety
Registered, regulated, and fully compliant
Every NextGen rooming house is managed around the legal, safety, and operating requirements that protect both the asset and the people living in it.
Fire safety and evacuation measures
Evacuation diagrams, fire equipment, and related safety measures are installed and maintained across the portfolio.
House rules and resident obligations
Written house rules plus resident rights and duties are supplied and enforced consistently by a Licensed Estate Agent.
Council registration and standards
Each property is registered with local council and managed in line with Victorian rooming house health, safety, and tenancy requirements.
Routine checks and follow-through
Regular inspections and documented follow-up help keep standards high and prevent small issues becoming operational problems.
Leasing Strategy
How we find tenants
We combine active demand generation with disciplined tenant screening so owners are not relying on passive advertising or weak application standards.
Acquisition Channels
Multi-channel demand generation
Social Media & Listing Platforms
We advertise on major real estate platforms to capture active renter demand and reach renters by location, interests, and demographics.
Hospitals & Essential Services
We position suitable properties to serve hospital and essential-service staff who need convenient accommodation close to work.
Universities & Education Hubs
Education-linked demand helps support longer-term occupancy stability near key campuses and institutions.
Qualification Process
How we vet and onboard tenants
Application
We collect full name, contact details, employment information, rental history, and references before progressing an enquiry.
Pre-Screening
Applicants may be asked for photo ID, proof of income, employment evidence, bank statements, and rental history.
Applications are reviewed for completeness, affordability, employment stability, and overall suitability for the property.
Move-In Arrangements
We coordinate move-in timing and property access details once a tenancy is approved.
Property orientation, house rules, amenities, and condition reporting are handled before move-in so expectations are clear.
Property Management
A rooming house is a residential property where four or more unrelated people each rent their own private room or unit and share common facilities. In Victoria, rooming houses must be registered with the local council and comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023. NextGen rooming houses go beyond minimum standards — every unit is self-contained with a private bedroom, bathroom, living area, and kitchenette.
Under the National Construction Code (NCC), a Class 1B building is a single dwelling used to provide accommodation for unrelated persons, such as a boarding house, guest house, or rooming house, for up to 12 residents. Class 1B buildings must meet additional fire safety, accessibility, and amenity requirements compared to a standard Class 1A home. All NextGen properties are purpose-designed and built to Class 1B standards from the ground up.
In practice, they are the same thing. “Rooming house” is the legal and regulatory term used in Victorian legislation, while “co-living” is the modern industry term that reflects the higher standard of purpose-built, self-contained accommodation. All Co-Living NextGen properties operate as registered rooming houses under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, with each resident holding their own individual tenancy agreement.
Standard residential property management typically handles a single tenancy per dwelling — one lease, one bond, one tenant or household. Co-Living/rooming house management is fundamentally different: each property has multiple independent tenancies, each with their own lease and bond, sharing common areas that require regular professional cleaning and maintenance.
Management must also navigate specific compliance obligations including council registration, rooming house standards regulations, fire safety requirements, and the provision of house rules and resident rights under Consumer Affairs Victoria. Most standard property managers are not equipped for this. Co-Living NextGen specialises exclusively in this space.
Co-Living NextGen exclusively manages properties that were built and sold by Co-Living NextGen. By managing exclusively our own builds, we can guarantee the highest standard of service, maintenance, and tenant experience.
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