Building a stronger voice for property owners
APOA began as a small WeChat group created by property owners looking to share experience, support one another, and navigate an increasingly complex rental environment in Australia.
Over time, that small community grew into one of Australia’s largest Chinese landlord networks.
Today, APOA remains volunteer-driven, community-focused, and independent.
We believe better-informed landlords create more stable homes, stronger communities, and fairer rental outcomes for everyone.
No landlord should have to figure everything out alone.
Mission & Vision
The Australian Property Owners Alliance exists to serve the core interests and rights of landlords across Australia. We are an open, inclusive, not-for-profit platform built for knowledge sharing, experience exchange, resource access, and the protection of property owners’ rights.
Our focus is on equipping members with practical knowledge, policy guidance, and compliance support — while acting as a constructive bridge between landlords and the broader community, government, and industry. We work toward a rental ecosystem that is fair, well-informed, and built on mutual respect.
Our Values
Public benefit first
Promoting a healthy and sustainable rental sector for everyone.
Knowledge and capability
Providing education, policy analysis, and practical guidance.
Rights and advocacy
Defending the lawful interests of property owners.
Community and mutual support
Building a network where landlords genuinely help each other.
Community Wall
Community Wall
Practical knowledge collected from real APOA community discussions. These selected and anonymised notes preserve useful landlord experiences, maintenance lessons, and policy questions that may help other property owners over time.
How to Repair Damaged Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Exterior Mouldings Correctly
Exterior expanded polystyrene (EPS) render mouldings easily crack or detach when installed hollow without solid backing. Proper repair requires removing damaged sections,…
Source: Melbourne Landlord Group 7
Contributors: Lisa, may, ZZZ
Proving Notice Delivery and Eviction Grounds at Tenancy Tribunals
Tenants facing eviction frequently dispute receiving termination notices at tribunal hearings, claiming emails went unread or registered mail signatures were invalid. Landlords…
Source: Sydney Landlord Group 1
Contributors: Jingru, Kun Ge, Sean Yu
Foundation and Inspection Clearance Requirements for Granny Flats
Relocatable secondary dwellings (granny flats) are subject to specific building code standards that differ from traditional fixed extensions. Under state regulations, removable…
Source: Landlord Chat Group
Contributors: may, Armoo, QXG
Navigating Builder Maintenance Lists and Statutory Warranty Completion Signs
Following practical completion of a new residential build, builders typically allow a six-month defect liability period to rectify minor cosmetic and hardware…
Source: Sydney Landlord Group 1
Contributors: Li Simiao, Yun Zhong Bai He
Our Journey
2019
Founded
4,000+
Active members
9
WeChat groups
100%
Volunteer-run
APOA grew from a genuine need and a spirit of mutual support. What began as a small, informal group of landlords sharing information with each other has grown into a structured not-for-profit platform dedicated to Australian property owners.
As the rental policy environment has continued to shift, more landlords have come to recognise that navigating regulations and accessing the right resources is difficult to do alone. APOA was built to meet that need — to share experience, provide information, and give the landlord community a voice.
Volunteer Team
Every aspect of APOA’s work is driven and maintained by volunteer landlords from across Australia. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds — many have years of experience in property investment and management, while others bring professional expertise in law, finance, construction, and related fields.
Volunteers take on different roles: some moderate our online communities, others plan and run events, and others contribute to content development, policy research, or member services. All of them give their personal time and energy because they believe that by working together, we can offer real support to more landlords.
We welcome more landlords to get involved through membership, events, or joining the volunteer team. Together, we build a more knowledgeable, connected, and impactful community.