There’s no doubting the massive benefits of short-term rental accommodation in Perth. So, it’s no surprise that the number of investors and homeowners wanting a piece of the action continues to multiply. But despite there being plenty of Airbnb andshort-stay rental success stories, not everyone can pull it off.
TIP: Like to weigh the pros and cons of long-term vs short-term rentals in Perth? We have an article for that, here.
TIP: Like to weigh the pros and cons of long-term vs short-term rentals in Perth? We have an article for that, here.
Turning your short-term rental into a profitable success takes knowledge, skill and experience — and the tasks can appear never-ending. When you consider fitting out your property, photography, creating a listing — and that’s just getting started. Then, there’s listing management, guest communications, cleaning, maintenance and more. It can become a little daunting.
But when returns are so high, the attraction of short-term rentals is hard to walk away from. This is why many owners and investors turn to short-term accommodation property management. Having a team of experienced professionals to manage your Airbnb property helps you maximise your returns in numerous ways while removing the hassle.
Here’s how Airbnb and short-term property managers can help.
Property Assessment
First, we’ll assess your property or holiday home to ensure it is suitable for short-term rental. Next, we’ll start optimising your property to enhance its unique appeal to your potential gues money ts.
Create a killer listing
Not everyone is a born writer, but it takes a cleverly written property listing to stand out amongst the competition. Our Airbnb management team will ensure your listing highlights all your property’s unique features and entices future guests.
Once we’ve created your listing, we’ll promote it online, including social media, ensuring we market it to the right audience.
Professional photos that sell your space
You only have eight seconds to make an impression on your listing, so your listing needs to look exceptionally good. According to Airbnb, professionally taken photos have an average of 28% more bookings. And with short-stay accommodation becoming increasingly popular, ensuring your listing stands out from the pack is more important than ever.
Optimise your pricing – for maximum return
How much can you make on your property per night? It depends—on several things. That’s why our professional listing team combine their knowledge with industry-leading software to take out the guesswork. They’ll stay on top of trends, events and industry demand to ensure you get the best returns every day of the year. Not only that, they’ll ensure your property is kept in top condition so you can reap the highest returns.
Customer service when your guests need it
Potential guests can message you via your listing any time of day or night, so it’s vital you have a responsive professional on standby. They can have any queries while gently converting your enquiry into a fully booked guest.
Give them an experience to remember
The key to a 5-star review has less to do with the thread count of your sheets and a lot more to do with your guests’ experience. Experience is personal, so our team ensure we make their stay as positive and memorable as possible. From personalised messages and leaving a welcome basket to ensuring their stay has that luxury hotel feel, our team will have them writing 5-star reviews in no time.
Save your time
The amount of time you’ll save will be enormous. There’ll be no liaising with guests, managing your calendar or maintaining your property. You won’t have to organise cleaners or laundry — and there’ll be no need to worry about marketing. At Cloudbnb, our short-term and Airbnb managers do it all for you – and have the expertise to avoid rookie mistakes and maximise your profits. And if you want to know how you’re travelling, you can access all details through our property management software system, Guesty.
Take care of legalities and council regulations
Running an Airbnb short-term rental operation does require that you follow local regulations. Each local council has rules to follow, and you’ll have to apply for registration before you can get started. Then, there are certain boxes to tick, like ensuring you have a wired-in smoke alarm and appropriate fire equipment and that your home has appropriate parking requirements. Our team will handle all this for you, so you’ll never have awkward surprises.
NB: If you’d like to get on top of the proposed changes in Western Australia’s short-term rental accommodation (STRA) scene, read our handy guide here.
Ready to start earning more income?
If you’re ready to generate more income from your rental, get in touch today.
Cloudbnb can maximise your earning potential and minimise the stress. Our complete short-term holiday rental management service makes getting the most from your rental property (like 14% in passive returns) without lifting a finger.
We do it all:
- Property listing management & marketing
- Check-in & customer communications
- Cleaning, laundry & maintenance – ensuring that 5-star feel every time
- Styling & photography
- Guest vetting – keeping your property safe and secure
- Property insurance
