Fire Safety At Your Property

Category: Property Safety

Improve fire safety at your propertyTo improve fire safety of your property, we recommend providing: Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Follow Australian Smoke...

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 Safety

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...

Homeowners Insurance Requirements On Search And Stay

Category: Property Safety

For short stays with SearchandStay, your best option is probably to go with a holiday let insurer.  There aren’t currently many providers on the market,...

Dealing With Property Damage Or Loss

Category: Property Safety

A good way to avoid any unwanted confrontation with your guest over damage to your property is to take ‘before photos’ (if possible) of your...

Prevent Complaints From Neighbours And Your Community

Category: Property Safety

The three most common pain points for communities:  Parking: Clearly state parking arrangements in the listing rules, including the maximum number of cars and...