E42 Properties is a family-owned social enterprise managing short-term retreats and long-term home rentals across a growing portfolio of communities. We call every property a third space, a concept Dr. Adam Fraser's research has shown measurably improves how people transition, recover, and show up for the people they love. If your property could become that for someone, we would like to talk.

Why Host With E42

Research behind the name. Dr. Adam Fraser's Deakin University study found that 72% of people rated the typical mood of their home as negative. After learning to use the transitional space between roles intentionally, that mood improved by more than 42%. We build that transition into the property itself. It is a place designed for guests and residents to reflect, rest and reset, not just sleep.

The trust behind the operation. We manage a curated growing portfolio rather than a sprawling one. Every property we take on clears a full due diligence process before we bring it into the E42 family, covering both community fit and financial feasibility. Supported by trusted local vendors, strong insurance coverage and a hands on team, your property stays protected while it does more than sit on a listing page.

Why It Matters Beyond the Stay

Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term third place to describe the parks, cafés and gathering spots where people exchange ideas, spend good time together and build relationships between home and work. He found that the strongest ones are physical places people can easily and routinely connect in. That is the standard we hold every E42 community to, not just every E42 home.

It also matters financially. Research on housing and wellbeing consistently finds that unaffordable housing is linked to worse mental health among renters in particular. Affordable housing gives moderate-income families the financial breathing room to invest in health, education, and savings instead of cutting back on them. That is why our long-term homes offer transparent bundled pricing. Knowing your full monthly number in advance is part of what makes a house feel safe to live in.

Our Services

Space Design & Co-Creation

Every E42 property is designed to hold guests the way a good host would. It is thoughtfully stocked, locally sourced, and shaped by the people who pass through it. We work with you on interior design, sourcing and setup, drawing on what we have learned running our own retreat properties: what actually gets used, what holds up to frequent turnover and what makes a space feel like it was waiting for someone.

Listing & Guest Placement

We handle your listing end to end. This includes photography, descriptions, amenities and the details that get a space noticed for the right reasons, placed across the platforms that reach guests looking for a genuine retreat. We price thoughtfully and watch the local market, so your home stays competitive without losing the affordability that is core to who we serve.

Property Management, Rooted Locally

Our team is hands-on rather than a call center. Supported by trusted local vendors and strong insurance coverage, we protect your investment with the same attention we give our own homes, because every property in the E42 portfolio effectively is one.

Guest & Resident Care

Whether it is a short-term retreat guest or a long-term resident, we respond quickly to supplies, maintenance or a simple question. Fast reliable support protects both the experience we have built and the home you have trusted us with.

Professional Cleaning & Turnover

Every turnover is scheduled automatically the moment a reservation closes, so there are no gaps and no guesswork. Each home is cared for by trained local cleaners following a checklist built for that specific property.

Transparent, Automated Payouts

Aging in Place, With Support

Not every homeowner who partners with E42 is renting out an investment property. Some are simply living in a home that's gotten bigger than they need, with rooms that used to be full and now sit empty.

If that's you, we offer a different kind of property management: helping you share your home, on your terms, with someone we've carefully vetted to be there.

Whether you're looking for a respectful renter to help with the mortgage, or a live-in arrangement that includes companionship and everyday support, E42 handles the parts that are hardest to do alone:

• Vetting and matching — background checks, references, and a compatibility process built around how you actually live, not just a listing and a hope

• The agreement itself — clear terms for both sides, so expectations around rent, space, and any support involved are written down and understood from day one

• Ongoing management — regular check-ins, a responsive point of contact, and help resolving anything that comes up, the same hands-on care we bring to every E42 property

This isn't a room-rental listing site, and it isn't a care agency. It's what we already do for every host we work with: careful vetting, transparent terms, and a team that stays involved, applied to the home you already have.

E42's senior home-share management service is currently in early development. If this sounds like something you or a family member could use, reach out — we'd like to hear what you need before we finish building it.