Frequently Asked Questions

If you own a residential property and seek a secure, long-term tenant, why not rent it to Middow? Each year, Middow leases quality properties directly from investors to international students and young professionals. We provide a stable, long-term lease with guaranteed rental income, ensuring peace of mind even during vacancies.

Middow operates on a rent-to-rent model.

• Leasing the property: Middow signs a lease with you (the landlord) or the real estate agency to rent your property. You receive consistent, guaranteed rent every month, regardless of occupancy or tenant issues.
• Furnishing and managing: Middow invests in furnishing the property and takes over all management responsibilities, such as marketing, tenant screening, maintenance coordination and handling bills.
• Letting: we partner directly with language schools to provide fully furnished homes to responsible international students on mid or long-term agreements. The tenants pay an all-inclusive rent (covering utilities, internet and so on), which is typically higher than the lease payment to the landlord.
• Profit margin: the difference between the rent paid to you and the rent collected from tenants, after expenses like furnishing, utilities and maintenance, is Middow's profit.

This model ensures you get hassle-free rental income while Middow handles everything else, from tenant management to property upkeep, creating a win-win partnership.

90% of our customers are European or Latin American international students studying English, advanced diplomas and Bachelor degrees, while 3% are foreign backpackers holding a working holiday visa. 2% of our customers are Australian permanent residents or citizens.

We have strict quality standards and policies in place to ensure your and our tenants' comfort throughout the partnership.

• Guaranteed rental income, even when the property is vacant.
• A stable lease term of 3 to 5 years, with the possibility of extension.
• Rent paid in advance, on the date of your choice.
• Routine property inspections conducted by us, with a complete report forwarded to you.
• Property care, including cleaning and minor maintenance up to $100.
• A market rent review service, by an independent licensed valuer.
• The property professionally cleaned at the end of the lease, returned with all appliances working and carpets steam cleaned.

Talk to us to learn more about how we work.

Every home is cleaned every week, and some of our properties also get a professional clean every month. We inspect every home regularly and send you a report, so you always know how it is going. A noise and humidity monitor also helps us catch moisture early and keep things friendly with the neighbours.

Renting a house is a great way to generate passive income. At Middow, we want to help you earn a higher investment return with a new way of renting your properties. Our partners generally achieve a 5 to 10% higher yearly rental return, and on top of that, we charge zero fees to manage your property for you! All you need to do is sit back and relax. 🙌

The following items are not included: council rates, water rates, strata rates (if applicable), land tax (dependent on state of purchase and personal circumstances), insurance, electrical safety and fire checks, and repairs and maintenance not covered under the lease agreement.

Absolutely none! As a young company, it is very important to us to first build a solid reputation, then to grow our reach. We care for our partners as much as we would like our partners to care for us.

Not at all! We specialise in furnishing apartments and houses from 0 to 100. We do appreciate some basic appliances, such as a washing machine and fridge, and our offer would vary depending on what is supplied by you.

As per Tenants Victoria, landlords and real estate partners are currently permitted up to two inspections in any calendar year. We understand that you might initially feel uncertain about this new way of renting, so we are happy to discuss this further with you.

Communication of additional terms and conditions: we will schedule a face-to-face meeting after our initial appraisal to further understand your needs. If applicable, we will also address some minor modifications we might need to make to your house (such as installing additional locks). A Certificate of Title will also be requested to confirm ownership.

Government (RTBA) forms: a standard leasing agreement with permission to sublet, and any additional terms, will be discussed by both parties.

You can reach us by phone call or message on +61 491 713 378, or email us at info@middow.com.au. We will respond to you within 72 hours.