How short-term rental delivers better returns for this Sydney unit
This previously self-managed investor turned to professional short-term rental management to reduce stress, ensure consistent income, and fund ongoing property improvements.
About the Homeowner
After moving to the countryside for a quieter lifestyle, David and Eric wanted to keep a foothold in Sydney with their much-loved Potts Point apartment. They turned to short-term rentals to enjoy flexibility for their own stays while earning income when the property was vacant. Living three hours away from Sydney, they needed a professional partner to manage the day-to-day.
The goal: To enjoy the apartment during city visits and generate extra income when not in use.
The Challenge
Managing the Potts Point apartment as a short-term rental from afar proved impractical.
David and Eric faced the following issues:
- Lived too far from Sydney to handle changeovers or guest issues
- Wanted flexibility for personal stays, which ruled out long-term leasing
- Had difficulty navigating NSW short-term rental regulations and 180-day caps
- Needed a trusted manager to care for their home and personal belongings
How Hometime helped
After researching several property managers, they chose Hometime for its professional approach and reputation as an approved Airbnb partner.
With Hometime, they gained:
- Seamless setup: Inspections, photography, listings, and guest readiness handled from day one
- Dedicated local support: Local host Ween was proactive, responsive, and personally invested in the property’s success
- Hands-off management: Cleaning, maintenance, guest communication, pricing, and compliance are taken care of
Guest satisfaction focus: Ween managed guest concerns with empathy and professionalism, preserving the apartment’s strong review ratings.
The Results
Overall, 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… but that wasn't our key consideration… It was really the availability of the apartment to us when we come to Sydney, was the main reason we went for short-term rental rather than the amount of income.
If somebody's looking for a very polished, well-organised, professional organisation to manage their Airbnb, you actually could not go past Hometime.”
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