Hire a Tradesperson

Finding a reliable tradie can be touch, but we've got you covered! RentBetter have partnered with hipages, you go-to for accessing trusted tradies.

With a new job posted every 25 seconds on average, hipages is Australia's largest online tradie marketplace, connecting Australians with trusted tradies to simplify home improvement.

You’ll score immediate access to a vast network of local tradies – including electricians, plumbers, painters, gardeners, cleaners, plasterers, removalists, tilers and much more!

3 steps to get covered

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Submit Online Form

Tell us what you need. Answer a few quick questions about what task you need done to get started.

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Get Quotes

Get multiple quotes from professional tradies. Instant alerts go out to local tradies to find the best person for the job.

03

Select a Tradie

Compare quotes and verified recommendations. Then finalise the and details with your tenant. Easy!

Find a Tradesperson

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose hipages tradies?

All tradies are highly-rated and verified by hipages, not to mention backed by positive customer recommendations! All workmanship carries a minimum 12-month warranty hipages tradies are committed to delivering quality service through their code of conduct

How does maintenance work on RentBetter?

To create a new Maintenance Task, head to the My Properties page and locate the property you wish to create a task for.

You will see a menu underneath the Manage and Maintain section. Click on Maintenance and Repairs.

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To add your first maintenance task, click the Create New task button on the top right.​​

2. Fill out the form with the relevant information, upload any receipts or photos and save.​​

3. You can go back and edit the details if required and update the status of the task once it’s been completed.​​

4. In the table, you’ll be able to view all the maintenance requests submitted by you and your tenant. Your tenant will only be able to see maintenance requests that they have submitted.

​​5. Once the status of the task has been updated to complete, it will appear in the reporting section of the platform.

What types of maintenance tasks can I log?

You and your tenant can add any type of maintenance task required, and you’ll be able to address the request and mark it as complete once the work has been completed.

As soon as the task has been marked complete, the result and cost will appear in the expenses section of your reports.

How much notice do I need to provide a tenancy if I require maintenance to be done on my property?

Typically, prior to getting a quote or commencing work, you would have discussed the issue with your tenant. Quite often the request starts with the tenant identifying an issue, so they are usually on board with the work required.