Short-Stay management for property owners

Owners of holiday homes, investment flats or spare properties who don't want to run short stays themselves.

A percentage of booking income, sometimes plus fees for setup, cleaning or linen. You carry no rent, so costs stay low.

• Clear, quick guest communication
• Organising cleaners and tradies
• Pricing and online listing skills

• Check whether your state or territory requires a real estate licence or agent registration to manage properties for others
• Check short-stay registration and council or strata rules for each property you manage
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Handling owners' money and bond funds carefully, with clear written agreements
• Workers compensation insurance if you employ cleaners instead of using contractors

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the listing tools, supplies and insurance you set up. Because you manage other people's properties, you don't need to lease or furnish them yourself.

Check whether your state or territory requires a real estate licence or agent registration to manage properties for others. Also check short-stay registration, council and strata rules for each property, and what insurance you need.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many properties you manage and the bookings they receive. The estimates suggest at least about 10 hours a week, which can grow as you add properties.