Short Stay. Low Effort. High return.
Earn up to 30% higher returns on your investment property with Guested short stay.
End-to-end professional Airbnb and short-stay management made easy.
Take the hassle out of hosting and unlock higher returns, more flexibility, and greater peace of mind with our local, Canberra-based short-stay management service.
Bringing over 60 years of experience in Property Management in Canberra, Guested has the experience and know-how to get you started in the short-stay market with platforms like Airbnb and Stayz.
Higher Rental Returns
Based on the average Canberra short-stay property, you could unlock potential returns up to 30% higher when compared to long-term rentals.
We will conduct an assessment of your property’s suitability for short-stay rental accommodation to help maximise returns.
Full-Service Solution
Our dedicated short-stay property management service prepares your property for listing on booking platforms, manages your guests, and organises fresh linen and cleaning between stays.
We offer marketing & styling packages and professional photography designed to stand out.
Thinking of short-stay rentals?
Book a consultation to see whether your property is suitable before you commit.
Guested makes short-stay profits a breeze.
Fast
communication
A dedicated team offering fast, after-hours guest communication.
Stunning home presentation
Professional property marketing and photography ensures your home will stand out from the crowd.
Smooth booking experience
100% ready for last minute bookings and check-ins. All properties fully documented to ensure any guest enquiry is answered.
Small touches “Little extras”
Partnership with consumer brands to deliver serendipitous perks that make your guests feel valued.
Smooth
check-ins
Clear instructions provide guests with the certainty of a positive experience from the start of the journey.
Well defined recovery process
Guests are fully supported when unexpected issues occur.
Homes
with style
Not all properties make the cut! Only properties that meet the modern traveller’s needs.
Local recommendations and property guide
An online property guide offers local recommendations and is a quick reference to answer common guest questions.
Based on the average Canberra short-stay property, you could unlock potential returns up to 30% higher under the short-stay management model than long stay rentals.
Plus you have the benefit of using the property to suit your needs - with a short-term rental it couldn’t be simpler to block out some time for family, friends, or yourself to enjoy the property.
12 Month Net Revenue ($) Forecast
Download our “Making money on short stay booking platforms” Ebook.
If you’re not sure what short stay rental involves, you’re not alone. Many owners of investment properties are either worried it will be too much work, or simply don’t know how to get started. How do you attract guests? Who will do the cleaning? What rate should you charge?
We’ve put together this guide to show you how profitable and stress-free short stay property ownership can be.
Projected Income
The below graphs show a comparison of projected net annual income, derived from long term and Airbnb stats for a 2 bedroom apartment in Canberra.
| STR Low Estimate | STR High Estimate | LTR Estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season Weekly | $616 | $734 | $600 |
| Shoulder Season Weekly | $889 | $1059 | $600 |
| High Season Weekly | $1007 | $1199 | $600 |
| STR Low Estimate | STR High Estimate | LTR Estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | $45163 | $54635 | $31200 |
| Management Costs % | 22.0% | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Property Management % | 22.0% | 22.0% | 8.8% |
| Advert. Letting & Inspection % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| Management Costs $ | $9936 | $11799 | $4118 |
| Property Management $ | $9936 | $11799 | $4118 |
| Advert. Letting & Inspection $ | $0 | $0 | $1372 |
| Net Revenue | $35227 | $41835 | $27081 |
Have questions about short-stay?
Book a consultation to chat with our short-stay experts and see if short-stay is the right fit for your property and goals.