Canaan Real Estate was established in 2006, with a specialisation in commercial property management. Our Director, Derek Chan, has 27+ years experience in the real estate industry and trust account management. Since the establishment of our firm, we have constantly received appraisal from our long term clients; Derek works closely with each and every single one of his clients, with a passion for generating the best outcomes and returns for them.
At Canaan Real Estate, we do not do buying & selling; we solely focus on commercial property management. This lets you receive efficient and individualised service.
We understand the frustrations and the pain that can arise from trying to manage your property or with other property managers. Have you ever felt like you were treated like a number? Canaan Real Estate values you and your investment; you will always be our first priority. As a boutique firm, this enables us to create meaningful, committed and long-lasting relationships with our clients – many  that have been sustained through property handed down from generation to generation.Â
There are seven key elements that we strongly uphold in our firm. We believe that these elements allow for Canaan Real Estate to be the right people to advise you and manage your property.
We want you to feel like you are in control of your property. We are here to make it easy for you, so that you do not need to stress or worry about your property. Throughout our many years of experience, we understand the burdens and frustrations that typically arise; we encourage open communication to understand your needs, and our service will be provided exactly how you want.Â
As a landlord, you may be unaware or misinformed of the tax benefits that you have. As a result, it is extremely common for landlords to miss out on claiming tax deductions, or contrastingly, making unwarranted claims and causing issues with the Australian Tax Office. Our services are tax deductible, and we will assist in informing you on what expenses you can claim, and the expenses that you cannot claim. This will ensure that you will not miss out on crucial deductions that you are entitled to.Â
‘Ignorantia juris non excusat’; ignorance of the law is no excuse. This Latin phrase is a legal principle holding that a person escape liability for violating a law merely because they were unaware of the law. For our landlords, we ensure that both themselves and their property comply with all relevant legislation at all times. Our director regularly attends training sessions to keep up to date with the relevant law applicable to you and your property.
We prioritise our landlords by placing an emphasis on educating their tenants to pay on time. Informing and educating tenants about their rights and responsibilities is essential for encouraging them to respect and abide by the rules, and to avoid late rental payments. Many landlords and property managers disregard this aspect when dealing with tenants, which can lead to conflict and confusion of where responsibilities lie. We aim to achieve a positive and amiable relationship between ourselves, our landlords and the tenants in order to achieve profitable tenancies.Â
As a property manager, it is essential that we have the right connections to help us in delivering the best outcome to you. Our extensive network of people means that we not only work with landlords; we constantly also work with lawyers, accountants, valuers, tradesmen and many more people. We maintain a strong and committed relationship with everyone we know, allowing us to effectively manage your property with the assistance of our network. Â
We speak Cantonese, Chinese and English, and we understand both the Asian and Australian culture and the values you uphold. You can be a landlord onshore or offshore, and we will still be able to assist in advising and managing your property. We prioritise effective and efficient communication with all our clients, as this is integral to a successful relationship with you.
Our director has over 27 years of experience in real estate and trust account management.Â
Since establishing Canaan Real Estate in 2006, Derek Chan has been a member of REIV, as part of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. Our firm strongly believes in training and encouraging our staff to keep up to date with the continuously changing economy, legislation and technology. We have the experience, knowledge and expertise to provide you the best services tailored to your needs.