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Property Management & Real Estate

Police Checks for Property Management & Real Estate

Background screening for property managers, real estate agents, strata managers, and maintenance contractors. Staff compliance and tenant screening from one platform.

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80%

of checks returned within 1–3 minutes

$49

employment check — no setup fees

setup — pay only for checks ordered

platform for staff and tenant checks

Use cases

Who Needs Police Checks in Property Management

Property management involves multiple categories of people who may require a police check — from licensed agents handling trust accounts to maintenance contractors entering tenanted properties.

Property managers & leasing agents

Most real estate licencing bodies and principal agencies require current police checks as a condition of employment or licence renewal. Ongoing compliance with trust account obligations often requires this too.

Maintenance contractors

Tradespeople and maintenance contractors entering tenanted properties — particularly properties housing vulnerable tenants — are increasingly required to hold current police checks as a condition of engagement.

Strata managers

Strata managers have ongoing access to private common property and manage financial accounts on behalf of owners. Police checks are standard for new hires and often required by strata management software platforms.

Tenant screening

Landlords and property managers can request a police check as part of a rental application — particularly for properties housing vulnerable occupants or for high-value properties. Applicants self-apply and share results.

Our solution

All the Checks Your Agency Needs

Employment Police Check (NCCHC)

From $49 per check

For property managers, agents, strata managers, and maintenance staff. ACIC-accredited, accepted by all state licensing bodies and real estate peak bodies. 80% returned in 1–3 minutes.

ACIC-accredited — accepted Australia-wide
Employment purpose for staff checks
Results delivered to personal CheckHub portal
Shareable with employer or licensing body
Worker-pay or employer-pay options
Automated renewal reminders

Rental / Tenant Police Check

From $49 per check

For prospective tenants as part of a rental application process. The applicant pays and completes the check themselves, then shares the result electronically with your agency — no sensitive data held by the property manager.

Rental purpose available
Applicant self-pays and applies
Result shared electronically — no PDF transfers
Point-in-time certificate with no expiry
Applicant retains full control of their data
Suitable for residential and commercial tenancies

VEVO Right-to-Work Check

$10 per check

For property maintenance contractors and cleaning staff on temporary visas. Verify work rights instantly and monitor visa status to ensure ongoing compliance.

Instant results via Department of Home Affairs
Ongoing monitoring with expiry alerts
Covers student, 482, and working holiday visas
Meets Migration Act employer obligations
Audit-ready records per worker profile
Relevant for maintenance contractor workforces

Pricing

Transparent Pricing

Check type	Purpose	Turnaround	Price
Employment Police Check	Staff, agents, contractors	80% within 1–3 min	From $49
Rental / Tenant Check	Prospective tenants	80% within 1–3 min	From $49
VEVO Right-to-Work Check	Visa-holding maintenance staff	Instant	$10
International Police Check	Staff with overseas history	5–15 working days	From $85

Volume discounts available for agencies processing 20+ checks per month. Call 1300 609 970 to discuss.

Common questions

Questions from Property Management Teams

Do property managers legally need a police check in Australia?

There is no single national legislative requirement, but most state real estate licensing bodies and larger franchise groups require current police checks as a condition of employment or licence renewal. In NSW and QLD, police checks are a standard requirement for licensed agents. Many property management software platforms also require evidence of a current check. Check your state’s Office of Fair Trading or Consumer Affairs for specific requirements.

Can we request a police check as part of a rental application?

Yes. Property managers can request prospective tenants complete a police check as part of their application. The applicant completes the check themselves on their mobile, pays the fee, and shares the result electronically with your agency from their Worker Checks portal. The agency never holds the applicant’s sensitive personal data — only the shared result.

Do maintenance contractors entering tenanted properties need police checks?

There is no blanket legal requirement, but many property management agreements and landlord instructions require maintenance contractors to hold current police checks before entering tenanted properties — particularly those housing elderly, disabled, or vulnerable tenants. BusinessHub lets you manage and track contractor compliance alongside employee compliance from one dashboard.

How do we manage checks for a large portfolio of properties with different maintenance contractors?

BusinessHub gives you a central compliance dashboard for all workers and contractors across your portfolio. You can invite contractors to complete their own check (they pay), track check currency across your entire contractor pool, and receive automated alerts before any check expires. No more chasing PDFs from individual contractors.

How long is a police check valid for property management purposes?

A police check is a point-in-time document with no formal expiry date. Most real estate licensing bodies and major franchise groups require checks issued within the last 3 years. Some enterprise groups set a 2-year internal renewal policy. BusinessHub tracks renewal dates and sends automated alerts so you’re never in a position of having an outdated check during a licensing audit.

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Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an Accredited Body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Police checks are a point-in-time document — validity requirements vary by employer, licensing body, and jurisdiction. Check your state’s real estate licensing requirements for specific obligations. VEVO checks are conducted via the Department of Home Affairs. International police checks are for employment screening only — not suitable for visa or immigration applications.