Summer Safety Checks

Category: Property Safety

Before summertime guests begin checking in and enjoying the warm weather, we recommend taking these steps to help ensure the safety of your guests and your...

Winter Safety Checks

Category: Property Safety

Over the colder months, different safety challenges present themselves for holiday rental owners and property managers. You can use this checklist to help...

Keeping Your Guests Safe At Your Property

Category: Property Safety

While every holiday rental has its own specific safety needs, these five important safety features are a good starting place for creating a safe space for...

Keeping Your Property Safe

Category: Property Safety

Holiday homes will often have multiple tradespeople, cleaners and gardeners coming and going from the property and if it is left vacant for extended periods of...

What Is The Policy On Surveillance Devices At The Property?

Category: Property Safety

Security devices like security cameras are allowed, as long as they are clearly disclosed in the listing description and don’t infringe on another person’s...

Bond (Security Deposits) On Search And Stay

Category: Property Bond And Reviews

Should I charge a security deposit?Yes, absolutely. But also make it easy for your guests to pay and easy for you to refund at the end of the rental, with...

Paying Tax On Your Holiday Rental Property In Australia

Category: Tax

If your holiday home is rented out, you need to include the rental income you receive as income in your tax return. You can claim expenses for the property...

Positive And Negative Gearing

Category: Tax

What is positive gearing? A positively geared property — usually referred to as a “cash flow property” — is when the rental income you receive from...

Adding A ‘Description’ To Your Listing On Search And Stay

Category: Setting Up Your Property

This is your opportunity to really sell your holiday property and to include all the most appealing aspects of your holiday home to encourage guests to book...