Airbnb Property Management in Australia

Full-service Airbnb management to earn more from your property, with none of the day-to-day work. We handle listing, pricing, guests, cleaning, and more.

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Earn more from your short-term rental

We make managing your Airbnb simple. Our team handles every part of your short-term rental, from listing and pricing to guests and cleaning, so your home earns more while you do less.

Earn up to 30% with professional management vs self-managing, with dynamic pricing tuned to local demand, events and school holidays.

Reach more guests with listings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Stayz, plus professional photography.

Get a dedicated Local Host and best-in-class guest management, supported by tech-driven insights

Why homeowners trust us

15%
Higher occupancy vs. STR market
3,500+
Properties managed
4.8
Average Airbnb rating

Dynamic pricing management,
purpose-built for short-term rentals

With the largest STR portfolio in Australia, we see booking trends faster, react quicker to market changes, and train our models on richer, more accurate data. This scale, combined with human oversight from our local experts, delivers up to 50% higher booking revenue than what owners typically achieve on their own.

Reach more guests across all major booking platforms

We build, launch and manage your property listing on Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and Hometime to reach thousands of new guests, maximise your occupancy and get more bookings.

Unlock your property’s full potential with Airbnb property management. We take care of all the work to maximise your home’s revenue potential and achieve more than ever before.

What sets us apart from the rest

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Exceptional rental returns

We price to demand and list across every major platform to deliver above-market performance. On average, homeowners earn up to 30% more than managing alone.

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Tech and data-driven

Unlike other operators, our tech platform has been built from the ground up by our in-house team, with direct integration into Airbnb AU. This helps us deliver unmatched Airbnb management performance for every client and gives you full transparency about your property.

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Local Hosts

Nothing delivers a better Airbnb experience than a local expert who takes ownership of the whole guest journey for you. We empower our Hosting Partners to go above and beyond in delivering a five-star guest experience.

Trusted by thousands of property owners

We have earned more through having it on short-term rental than we would have if we just rented it even as a furnished apartment. If somebody's looking for a very polished, well-organised, professional organisation to manage their Airbnb, you actually could not go past Hometime.

David and Eric

The income has far exceeded my expectations. If I rent it out permanently unfurnished, the rental would be very average versus what I'm getting from Hometime... less than half, frankly, it's gone really well. The income is just superb.

Michael

Hometime literally makes it possible for us to rent our property - we wouldn't be able to manage it without them. They're super responsible and a joy to deal with.

Ian

It was suggested to us that for the first year at least we could get 70% occupancy, and I think pretty much from the go we were 90% and many months we're 95%, if not 98% occupancy, which is so much more than we anticipated.

Jenny

Top service. All accommodation issues were resolved quickly with respect to clients and other residents. We couldn't be more pleased with their top service.

Bronte

I've used Hometime for my Airbnb for the past 2 months now. I've had back to back bookings and awesome reviews! I'm so happy I moved over to Hometime.

Maria

Hometime manages my property since my main home is interstate. I visited to see how things were going and all is clean and in good order. Great service.

Karen

An amazing company to deal with. I highly recommend them. Very professional, excellent communication with all parties and I'm very happy with their service.

Lyn

I would highly recommend Hometime for property management. They have excellent insights into earning potential, and always look for ways to max return.

Alessandro

Ballarat

I have been really impressed! 8 months with Hometime and they have been great, even with all of the challenges that the lockdown presented.

David

Ballarat

I have been a Hometime client since 2018 because of their client services and minimal fuss approach. They arrange and organise repairs.

Sioux

The best Airbnb hosting platform ever! It's been a completely stress-free experience. We're so lucky to have found Hometime!

Madeleine

Wouldn’t be on Airbnb without Hometime. We are overseas for half of the year. Hometime manages our property on Airbnb whilst we are away.

Joe

Service is absolutely seamless, from onboarding, listing, management of bookings, communication and housekeeping.

Peter

Simply put, after being with other agents, Hometime hands down is the best. Why? They have amazing systems. My home is cleaner than ever.

Julie

Hometime organises all cleaning, management, and photography. They're responsive and able to action requests quickly. We couldn't do this without them.

Anna

Melbourne

Wouldn’t be on Airbnb without Hometime. We are overseas for half of the year. Hometime manages our property on Airbnb whilst we are away.

Joe

Simply put, after being with other agents, Hometime hands down is the best. Why, because they have amazing systems. My home is cleaner than ever.

Julie

I have been a Hometime client since 2018 because of their client services and minimal fuss approach. They arrange and organise repairs.

Sioux

I've used Hometime for my Airbnb for the past 2 months now.  I've had back to back bookings and awesome reviews! I'm so happy I moved over to Hometime.

Maria

Hometime's been amazing. They handled anything we threw at them and managed to get more bookings and better prices than we could have managed ourselves.

Gavin

Wouldn't be on Airbnb without Hometime. We are overseas for hals of the year of the year Hometime manages our property on Airbnb whilst we are away.

Peter

The best Airbnb hosting platform ever! It's been a completely stress-free experience. We're so lucky to have found Hometime!

Madeleine

Hometime literally makes it possible for us to rent our property - we wouldn't be able to manage it without them. They're super responsible and a joy to deal with.

Ian

Hometime manages my property since my main home is interstate.  I visited to see how things were going and all is clean and in good order. Great service.

Karen

We've received excellent customer service and results at Hometime. Diplomatic, helpful, and strive to provide and excellent guest experience.

Judy

Service is absolutely seamless. Returns are amazing and the 5* reviews speak for themselves. Well done, Hometime! Keep up the excellent work!

Peter S

I would highly recommend Hometime for property management. They have excellent insights into earning potential, and always look for ways to max return.

Alessandro

Ballarat

I would highly recommend Hometime for property management. They have excellent insights into earning potential, and always look for ways to max return.

Alessandro

Ballarat

I would highly recommend Hometime for property management. They have excellent insights into earning potential, and always look for ways to max return.

Alessandro

Ballarat

Take a look at some of our results...

With 3,000+ properties optimised to date, Hometime continues to unlock the full value of our client's short-term rentals.

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Kirribilli, NSW

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1.5 baths

This Sydney apartment secured a massive 70 night booking within weeks of launching with Hometime. Through smart pricing, availability optimisation, we tapped into the rising demand for mid-length stays and delivered strong returns for the homeowner from the first month of management.

Richmond, VIC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 full baths

Hometime helped this townhouse achieve an average 80% occupancy during peak periods and secure bookings months in advance. With a 10/10 Booking.com rating and 4.9 stars on Airbnb, it remains a guest favourite and one of Richmond’s top-performing properties.

Sandy Bay, TAS

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 1 full bath

Since Hometime took over management and optimised this Hobart home's listing, the property secured 5 bookings, 14 nights sold at a higher average daily rate within its first week.With this standout early performance is a prime example of how strategic management and thoughtful presentation can drive immediate results.

The living room of Parisian Chic meets South Yarra’s Vibrant Locale, an Airbnb in South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia

Local and experienced Airbnb Hosts

Our Airbnb hosting partners are experts in the short-term rental management market and have welcomed hundreds of guests to your area. They are your first point of contact and manage everything guest and home related.

A living room with a curved white sofa, a white armchair, a white round table in the middle, and a fireplace in the background. Located in Kerridge Terrace, an Airbnb in Forest Lodge, Sydney, NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

We take care of every aspect that comes with managing your property on the short-term rental market. We have answered some of the questions that we are asked most frequently.

Do you need property managers for Airbnb?

While many homeowners self-manage their Airbnb, working together with an Airbnb management company like Hometime can be beneficial for homeowners who want to increase short-term rental revenue and occupancy rate, manage their Airbnb remotely, or those who manage multiple properties.

How do I become an Airbnb property manager?

Hometime works with Local Hosts who take care of properties all over Australia. We look for property managers with industry experience and the right personality to create wonderful and personable experiences for our customers. Leave us your details to know more about available Airbnb property manager positions at Hometime.

How can I improve my Airbnb property’s occupancy rate?

Hometime improves the occupancy rate and revenue of your short-term rental with a completely strategic approach: from
customised minimum night stays, dynamic pricing, and listing your property on other websites like Airbnb, including Booking.com, Stayz, and more.

How can I ensure my Airbnb guests have a good experience?

Our Local Hosts go the extra mile to ensure that your guests are treated to a truly-local experience and enjoy every part of their stay: from making the booking, checking in, checking out, and everything in between. We also employ a guest screening process for Airbnb to ensure that guests are suited for your property so you can get good reviews and avoid potential Airbnb damage claims.

What are the benefits of working with an Airbnb management service?

Working with an Airbnb management service can help you earn more while doing less. Partnering with Hometime can boost your occupancy rate and increase revenue for your short-term rental compared to and working with local Airbnb agents.

What Airbnb property management solutions does Hometime offer?

Our Airbnb management services include the following:
- Airbnb styling and professional real-estate photography,
- Regular property maintenance and Airbnb cleaning,
- Listing management and optimisation,
- Guest management,
- Booking management and dynamic pricing

You'll also get access to our industry-leading Owner Portal, which provides complete transparency about your property.

How much do your Airbnb management services cost?

Hometime charges a one-off onboarding fee, which covers the costs of getting your property listing set up, including but not limited to; professional photography, lockboxes, and the first initial deep clean. From there, our pricing is charged on a percentage commission basis, so we only earn when you earn, meaning that we're 100% aligned to optimise your property for its best performance and highest yield potential. There is a separate cleaning fee, however this is paid for by the guest.

To find out more about our Airbnb management fees in your area, reach out to Hometime for an obligation-free chat.

Do you help with short-term rental regulations?

Yes, Hometime provides guidance on the latest Airbnb rules in your area. This includes state and city-specific laws such as the 7.5% short stay levy in Victoria, the 180-day cap on unhosted nights in Sydney, and more.