Airbnb & Holiday Rental Management in Melbourne

Yes, Airbnbs are profitable in Melbourne. With over 14 million visitors annually, homeowners in Melbourne can earn more by renting out their properties on Airbnb vs long-term renting, particularly during peak seasons and during limited-time events.

We recommend working together with Airbnb managers in Melbourne to maximise your STR's earnings and occupancy.

Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Melbourne. While council approvals are not required for Airbnb's in Melbourne, note that other Melbourne-specific rules may apply, such as a state-wide 7.5% consumer levy applies to properties booked through Airbnb, Vrbo, and other short-term rental platforms.

Refer to our guide about Airbnb rules in Melbourne and Victoria for more information.

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 short-term rental estimates and Airbnb management fees, reach out to Hometime for an obligation-free chat.

Average annual revenue for short-term rentals and holiday homes in Melbourne is around $50,000, assuming a nightly price of $218 and a 60% occupancy rate. Note that this is subject to various factors such as property size, seasonality, and location, with Melbourne suburbs such as Carlton, CBD, Fitzroy, Southbank, St Kilda earning more, along with other locations easily-accessible by public transportation.

With almost a decade of experience managing short-term rentals, Hometime has a proven track record of helping property owners in Melbourne earn more with our data-driven strategies and all-around services to improve occupancy rate, calculate nightly rates based on dynamic pricing trends, and boost rental returns with our Airbnb management services.

On average, Hometime properties see an 11% rise in occupancy and a 9% revenue increase during peak season after implementing our strategies. This makes us the best Airbnb management company in Melbourne.

Hometime offers the following Airbnb management services in Melbourne: property onboarding and setup, listing optimisation, Airbnb cleaners in Melbourne, dynamic pricing strategy for Airbnb, guest screening, property maintenance, and more.

Homeowners also get access to Hometime's Owner Portal to manage your Airbnb remotely, with full visibility of your property's bookings and earnings forecasts.