We reached record numbers for the Gold Coast Airbnb market this summer season, with both the average daily rate and occupancy rate surpassing the hotel industry. In December alone the average daily rate for Airbnb was $269, while the hotel industry remained stable around $197. The occupancy rate for Airbnb reached as high as 80%, […]
If you have been self-managing your Airbnb for some time, you have come to learn that personal key exchange to check-in guests, has both advantages and disadvantages. Meeting each and every guest provides wonderful opportunities to meet new people and connect through stories of family and travels. It shows you are a diligent host, who […]
Regardless of the seasonal slowdown, the Gold Coast Airbnb market continues to grow at a rate of 4.3% this quarter. The total number of active rentals at the end of June 2019 was 7,700 with 77% of those being entire home rentals. 36% of the total active properties are available full time, up from 33% […]
Listing your whole home on Airbnb offers a chance to earn higher rental returns. However, income is not guaranteed, so hosts need to put in some time and effort to ensure their property is placed high in search results, to secure more bookings. Most home owners don’t have the time to make Airbnb a full-time […]
Airbnb market growth has eased on the Gold Coast this quarter, as we reach the end of the summer high season. The market has expanded to include homeaway listings, as more hosts look to alternative platforms for additional sources of revenue. The total number of properties for rent at the end of March 2019 was […]
Airbnb is still relatively new to the Australian insurance sector. Very few insurance companies have adjusted their offering to include Airbnb insurance, leaving hosts exposed to the risk of financial loss due to either property damage or a claim from an injured guest. A survey by insurer IAG showed that 54% of Australian hosts are […]
If you are struggling to pay bills, Airbnb offers home owners an easy way to earn extra cash, but it also opens the door to many concerns. Airbnb is not for everyone. For example, If your home is a construction zone, it isn’t safe for you, let alone guests. In Australia, you cannot put your […]
Airbnb offers property owners the opportunity to earn rental income from short-term holiday letting, which far exceeds long term rents. The higher income potential is a major reason why home owners decide to convert their long-term rental property into short-term accommodation. Other benefits of renting on Airbnb include regular access to the property in between […]
Getting your Airbnb listed at the beginning of search results, is the guaranteed best way to get more bookings. The very first properties will gain more views, which not only helps them to stay listed at the top, but gives them a better chance of getting a booking. There comes a time in every hosts […]
The Gold Coast Airbnb market grew another 3.8% this quarter with the year ending on another listings record, 17,411 properties are signed up to Airbnb. The market has grown 67% over the past 12 months, with no signs of a slowdown occurring post Commonwealth Games. The total number of active properties for rent at the […]