What do I need to do if I want to Airbnb my property?
So, let’s say I decided to turn my property into an Airbnb. How do I make it happen?
In my case, I need to wait. My tenants have a fixed-term contract for around the next 10 months.
So before I even think about using Airbnb, I’d need to wait for their contract to end.
Then, the next steps are practical. I need to:
1. Check the Body Corporate rules. There might be rules preventing you from renting your property on Airbnb.
Because this is an apartment, the insurance might not cover short-term accommodation. So I’d need to check with the body corporate manager.
2. Think about access.
Again, this property is in an apartment complex. I’d need to check how the guests can get the keys. I don’t think there’s an obvious place guests could get the keys from the roadside at the moment.
3. Check if you need council consent.
In some parts of the country, you need council consent before renting your property on Airbnb.
After all this, I’d need to buy the furniture and get good photos taken. I’d then need to talk to an Airbnb property manager and get it listed online.
