About Household Properties

Simply put, Household Properties is a Sydney based real estate agency who works alongside Sydney property investors to maximise returns and minimise the risk of owning an investment property using our state of the art online platforms. Specialising in all aspects of managing residential properties and with extensive local industry experience, Household Properties will do all the hard work to ensure you get the most out of your investment. Our team is dedicated to improving affordability of owning an investment property and building strong relationships to deliver outstanding results to Sydney property investors.

Household Properties Principal, Licensee, Phil Barclay, leads with a hands-on approach and is involved in every step of the way. Phil has a strong background in both property and finance, and being a lifelong Sydneysider possesses a wealth of local experience and knowledge to help your investment grow.

What separates Household Properties from the rest is our customised online model incorporating the collection of information, regular communication, and task status management. This reliable and cost-effective alternative approach allows us to maximise performance, reduce unnecessary costs and focus primarily on the management of your investment property. This sustainable online business model means we can pass significant savings onto our clients all the while maintaining the highest standard of service.

Centrally located in Sydney, Household Properties have been proudly servicing property investors in the Eastern suburbs, CBD, North Shore, Inner West, and Greater West areas since 2013. We pride ourselves on our:

• streamlined, sustainable approach to residential property management and leasing;
• online ticketing system with guaranteed prompt responses;
• broad coverage across major and minor rental sites, and social media;
• lower vacancy rates, quality tenants, timely tenant reviews and regular inspections;
• careful and detailed review of each transaction;
• direct access to highly-experienced industry professionals;
• virtual solutions, saving on overheads and reducing your fees further;
• accounts paid on time—guaranteed, or we pay the late fee;
• and LOWER FEES—GUARANTEED compared to your current agent.

FREE professional photography, inspections, overseeing maintenance, tribunal attendances, assisting with insurance claims, producing statements, income and expense summaries, and of course for financing and other purposes via Core Logic.

IN FACT, 10% LESS FEES THAN YOU ARE PAYING OVERALL TO YOUR CURRENT AGENT, GUARANTEED!

Get in touch with one of our friendly team members today to discuss how we can help save you time and money while boosting your chance of success in the Sydney property market.

Phil Barclay

Fair Trading Real Estate License 1007392
Principal and Licensee, Household Properties (M: 0400802179)

Born and educated in Sydney, Phil is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and member of the Real Estate Institute of NSW who has been working in the local Real Estate industry for over 20 years.

Phil holds tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business Law, Business Management and Financial Services. He has a strong belief in ensuring his clients are safeguarded with their investments, and to generally keep abreast of an ever-evolving industry.

His career in Real Estate commenced at LJ Hooker (Double Bay) in 1998 as an office manager. Phil went on to work with the team at Ben Boyd Real Estate, Neutral Bay where he worked closely with and under the guidance of the Directors, before being appointed Licensee in charge of Ben Boyd’s sizable, well-tuned and established portfolio.

Phil later founded a Real Estate Consultancy business, helping local Sydney Agencies and developers including Colliers International, Xcel Properties, Century 21, Leonarder Collins, and McGrath, with their businesses and clients. He also acted as Finance & Operations Manager of 2 franchised McGrath offices, which over a five-year period he helped financially guide and structure for growth, again acting as Licensee in charge and later, as Group Financial Controller. Phil was recognised as an integral part of the growth story of this independent arm of the McGrath group which had grown to 10 offices, and to one of the largest and most successful, privately owned residential property management and sales Real Estate groups in Australia. He ended his work with McGrath, before they became publicly listed.

With a passion for property and people, Phil understands that if you are an investor, you are looking for a long term, reliable and affordable alternative. To make good use of his experience and local market expertise, Phil rebranded his Consultancy business in 2013 to “Household Properties”, and is dedicated to saving investors time and money.

Noemi Barclay

Fair Trading Real Estate Salesperson Registration 032450878
Property Manager, Household Properties (M: 0411770842)

Noemi has been working in the industry for 5 years. Her core support roles are leasing, inspections, and administration.

Having worked predominantly as a professional in the Health industry, Noemi developed her ethics and strong people skills through an exceptional level of care.

Noemi has a long history of investing in residential properties across three states and, over time, she has and continues to be regularly dealing with property managers interstate.

Through her experiences, as a property manager and investor, Noemi knows investors need to know their properties are in safe hands and understands that this can be done successfully by sourcing experts you can build a rapport with, and trust.