BAYSIDE ABODES
TRANSFORMING HOUSES INTO HOMES
01 About Us
Bayside Abodes, specialise in transforming ordinary residential properties into modern co-living homes. Our long-term master leases ensure stability where rent is guaranteed to be paid on time and is without vacancies. All soft maintenance is covered by Bayside Abodes with Landlord approval ensuring your property improves its condition. We create sought after share homes that are stylish, functional and add equity.
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Why Choose Bayside Abodes to Lease Your Property?
Capital Growth and Asset Improvement
We fund and execute high-impact cosmetic refreshes, including fresh painting, modern lighting, upgraded tapware, durable flooring, and kitchen/bathroom touch-ups adding immediate equity to your property. We protect your asset by improving and maintaining your home, raising your home's quality, functionality, and market appeal over time. Transparent communication and approval prior to any upgrades are to be approved by you, the Landlord.
Hands-off Passive Income
Enjoy the benefits of property investment without the day-to-day management hassles of managing your properties alone. We encourage you to partner with a Real Estate Property Manager to do all the usual inspections and oversight for your peace of mind if you're new to co-living. We take care of the soft maintenance without charge as Head Tenant s. Enjoy continuous, predictable rent paid directly by Bayside Abodes on time every month, completely insulated from vacancies, tenant defaults or lease breaks.
Local Melbourne Expertise
Local Melbourne and Compliance Expertise
Bayside Abodes have a deep understanding of the local market and operate under full compliance with all Victorian co-living regulations including with your local Council and legal requirements. We handle all the complexities so you don't have to, and provide a truly passive income stream for landlords and property investors.
Professional Standards and Licensed Trades
All work is carried out by fully insured, licensed trade professionals. We do not perform structural alterations; we focus purely on modernising and protecting the interior.
Co-Living, Clear Expectations
Tenants enjoy a flexible, high-quality home built on mutual respect and shared community standards. Thoughtfully designed shared spaces created for community and convenience. Each resident is expected to maintain day-to-day cleanliness to keep common areas welcoming. Clear standards that ensure every home remains functional, quiet, and cohesive. Please refer to Resident FAQ below.
Continuous Upkeep and Commercial Cleaning
Unlike traditional long-term tenants who cause wear-and-tear, our model relies on professional regular cleaning and ongoing preventative maintenance to keep the home in prime condition at all times.
Tenant Vetting
We maintain high standards by thoroughly vetting all tenants through comprehensive background, employment, and reference checks. This process attracts reliable working professionals who value well-maintained, flexible living in prime Melbourne locations.
Added Everyday Value
Tenants enjoy key inclusions that make daily life simpler and stress-free making the properties highly attractive. High-speed Wi-Fi provided across most properties for complete convenience. Regular professional cleaning for shared common areas. Bills are included in the rent and gardens and outdoor spaces are maintained year-round.
Creates Community and Assists with Housing Pressure
Co-living combats isolation by creating micro-communities. An increasing amount of corporate single people are looking for a home to live in close to transport, shops, hospitals and the city. We offer them a sense of community without having the burden of paying huge amounts of rent in a 1 bedroom apartment. Co-living eases housing pressure as it ensures each bedroom is being utilised as opposed to a house where only one person lives in a 3 or more bedroom house. Also, due to regular inspections and soft maintenance by Bayside Abodes we continue to be on top of any wear and tear for our Landlords peace of mind.
Q: What if I don't like the cosmetic changes made?
Q: What happens at the end of the master lease?
Q: How do I know the work will be done safely?
Co-Living Property Owners FAQ Sheet
A: Scope of Work Approval. Before a single paintbrush touches a wall, we present a clear design proposal and scope of work for your formal review and approval. You maintain full final sign-off on color palettes and major aesthetic updates.
A: You Keep the Upgrades. When our lease term ends, all cosmetic improvements remain with the property, leaving you with a fully modernized, higher-value asset. Alternatively, our master lease agreement includes clear "Make-Good" or "As-Is" terms so there are no surprises.
A: Insured & Compliant. We hold full public liability insurance and require all trades to provide certificates of currency. Your property remains fully protected throughout the upgrade process.
Co-Living Resident FAQ Sheet
1. Moving In & Rent Payments
What is included in the weekly rent?
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Utilities: Electricity, gas, and water usage are typically included in the rent.
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Internet: Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided across common areas.
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Maintenance & Cleaning: Regular maintenance and scheduled professional cleaning of common shared areas (kitchen, living, hallways, and shared bathrooms) are provided.
How and when do tenants pay rent?
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Rent is paid in advance according to their individual agreement (weekly or fortnightly).
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Payments must be made via direct bank transfer or the tenant portal using the unique payment reference.
2. Living in a Shared Home
Are the bedrooms furnished?
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It can be furnished or it can be furnished by the tenant if they already have furniture. The private room comes equipped with essential modern furniture (bed frame, mattress, desk, chair, and wardrobe/storage).
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Tenants are responsible for supplying their own personal bedding, towels, and private room items.
What are the expectations for shared common areas?
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Clean-As-You-Go: Common area cleaning services maintain the property overall, but residents are required to clean up immediately after cooking, washing dishes, or using shared facilities.
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Personal Belongings: Store personal items, groceries, and toiletries in the designated bedroom or assigned storage cupboards/fridge shelves.
What is the quiet hours policy?
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Standard quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily.
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We ask tenants to please use headphones for music/TV during quiet hours and keep phone calls and voice levels respectful.
Can tenants have guests stay over?
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Day visitors are permitted, provided the tenant has informed them of the house rules and respect other housemates.
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Overnight Guests: Due to occupancy limits, safety regulations, and fair utility usage, overnight stays require prior notice/approval from management and must be kept short and occasional.
3. Repairs, Maintenance & Cleaning
How do tenants report a maintenance issue?
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Routine Repairs: Submit a written maintenance request via email to management with details and photos.
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Urgent / Emergency Repairs: Call our emergency line immediately for emergency repairs and issues such as total power outages, major water leaks, or broken lock security.
How often are shared areas cleaned?
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Common areas receive routine professional cleaning (typically weekly or fortnightly).
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Residents remain responsible for day-to-day tidy habits (washing cookware, wiping counters, disposing of personal rubbish).
4. Safety & House Security
What are the key fire safety rules?
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No smoking on the property including outside. No candles or naked flames in the house except if there is a gas stove.
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Smoke Alarms: Never cover, tamper with, or disconnect smoke alarms.
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Heaters & Appliances: Do not leave space heaters running unattended. Keep heaters at least 1 metre away from bedding and curtains.
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Corridors & Fire Exits: Hallways, stairwells, and doorways must remain clear of personal items, bicycles, and shoes at all times.
What should I do if I lose my keys?
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Contact management immediately. Replacement keys or lock updates may incur a key replacement fee.
5. Tenancy Rights and Support
How does room entry work?
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Private bedroom: Management will give proper written notice (as required under the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act) before entering private bedrooms for inspections or necessary maintenance, except in emergencies.
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Common Areas: Management and authorized maintenance contractors may access shared areas (kitchen, hallways, grounds) for routine property care and cleaning.
What if I have a conflict with a housemate?
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We encourage open, polite communication first to resolve minor day-to-day misunderstandings.
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If a conflict cannot be resolved or violates house rules (noise, cleanliness, safety), report the issue confidentially to management so we can mediate.
📞 Key Contacts
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Resident Support & Enquiries: support@baysideabodes.com.au
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Emergency Maintenance Line: (After-hours emergency contact provided in your welcome pack)
03 Our Partners
We take pride in working with a diverse range of landlords, property managers, and organisations. Our mission is to create hassle free experiences for landlords whilst enhance living experiences for tenants.