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Key things to consider for a holiday/vacation home rentals in QT

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

To get this straight we have come up with a few points that clarify how Airbnb works and what are the things you need to consider before starting up your Airbnb business here are some points you need to take a look at:


  1. Quality photographs- that make it looks amazing even though your apartment isn't as beautiful in real. Trust me this makes a huge difference in your bookings.

  2. Locksmith- making your property easily accessible to the guest is one of the most important things that you need to take note. Hiring a locksmith to install lock boxes within and around your property is the best you could do, however, most property managers are capable of installing advanced high-end lockboxes which are easily accessible through biometrics and can be controlled through your mobile application but that can be costly and requires manpower to install. well, a market like Queenstown also has some downsides of it sometimes Queenstown's weather doesn't seem to be usual if your property does not have a roof right on top of your foundation it might be a little bit complicated for you to make it accessible which have slight impact over the electronic lock box it may or may not work during the rainy season or when your palm gets wet. Overall, I would suggest installing a physical lock box where the keys are located inside and opens up with a passcode. ( durable and easily accessible)

  3. First impression is the last one - you really need to think outside the box before you start listing your property. Think of yourself as a guest and point out the strength and weaknesses that your property has and supply the needs and accessories to the guest prior to listing.

  4. Nearby attractions-If your listing has comprehensive details of what your guests need not only within your accommodation but also outside of your booking that means do not forget to mention nearby attractions such as few adventurous activities, recreational things and a lot more things to do out of your property although it does not benefit you Bing as a host but it make sures that you care about your guest more than you make money out of them.

  5. Price- if it's your first time to list your property on Airbnb make sure you do not overprice thinking that you will make more money out of it. The first and foremost key to success on Airbnb is to get a booking setting up lower price depending on the competitors and market is crucial. Once you become able to extend your portfolio to more than a property achieving the super host goal you can make slight changes on your pricing but do not overprice your listing by analyzing your competitors.

  6. Locksmith- making your property easily accessible to the guest is one of the most important things that you need to take note. Hiring a locksmith to install lock boxes within and around your property is the best you could do, however, most property managers are capable of installing advanced high-end lockboxes which are easily accessible through biometrics and can be controlled through your mobile application but that can be costly and requires manpower to install. well, a market like Queenstown also has some downsides of it sometimes Queenstown's weather doesn't seem to be usual if your property does not have a roof right on top of your foundation it might be a little bit complicated for you to make it accessible which have slight impact over the electronic lock box it may or may not work during the rainy season or when your palm gets wet. Overall I would suggest installing a physical lock box where the keys are located inside and opens up with a passcode. (durable and easily accessible)

  7. Lakes District Council requirements and legalities- this is important if you advise local District Council representative, and obtain relevant consent on whether or not you would be able to operate as a holiday home as the council wants renters to be safe whilst staying on your property considering the impact on the environment.

  8. Airbnb amenities- top-graded quality services which you could find it at local retail stores or home depot to decor your home with top-quality facilities. such as, lightbulbs, wallpaper and many more.




Holiday and short-term rentals: here is what you need to know

Before you start running your own short-term rental business, a basic understanding of what you are doing and how you are doing it, most people find it easy to do but they don't know what are the possible issues that may arise in and between every operation you begin. The most common red flag is finding a market and income potential, the competitiveness within the market like Queenstown has become extremely tough however still lucrative People wouldn't know that renting their property out as a short-term rental targets 90% of a benefit than the traditional method of leasing hence many holiday home rental investors have been now buying properties recently to pay off their mortgages because they already know that short term rental could lead to long term wealth if done correctly. Recently, we have been analyzing and researching private hotel/apartment owners of Alpine village, Peppers Beacon apartment, Wyndham garden, LQ hotel, Swiss belt pounamu apartment, oak shores, Toru apartment, and so on. Most of them are using their property as a primary residence however, some of them who own multiple investment properties would like to rent their apartment to get the most out of their rental returns but the problem is they want it to be LTR because they don't know the income potential of what Short of rental will bring in hence relying on LTR.

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