Owner guides
Read before you sign
Written for owners, not managers. Fees, rules, income and contracts explained without the sales pitch.
Start hereSunshine Coast Airbnb Rules: A Host's Guide to Council Short-Term Rental Rules
Sunshine Coast Airbnb rules explained: council short-term accommodation planning approval, zones, body corporate by-laws, noise complaints, rates and penalties.
Updated 30 October 2026 · 10 min read
Noosa Short Stay Letting Local Law: The Complete Owner's Guide
Noosa's short stay letting local law explained: approval, annual fees, the 24/7 contact rule, code of conduct, hotline, fines and the 2025 planning changes.
Updated 6 September 2026 · 9 min read
Is Airbnb Management Worth It? The Break-Even Maths for Australian Hosts
Is paying an Airbnb manager 15-25% worth it? Break-even maths, the time cost of self-managing, how to test uplift claims, and when management is not worth it.
Updated 6 September 2026 · 8 min read
How to Choose an Airbnb Manager: 15 Questions, Red Flags and How to Compare Proposals
How to choose an Airbnb property manager: a 15-question checklist, red flags that predict problems, how to compare proposals on net income, and trial periods.
Updated 1 November 2026 · 8 min read
Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental on the Sunshine Coast: Which Earns More After Costs?
Airbnb vs long-term rental on the Sunshine Coast: indicative yields, seasonality, council rates and planning rules, vacancy, wear and tear, and tax questions.
Updated 1 November 2026 · 8 min read
Airbnb Fees in Australia: Airbnb's Commission, Manager Fees and What You Actually Keep
What Airbnb charges hosts in Australia (its 15.5% commission), what managers charge on top, setup and cleaning fees, GST, and a worked example on a $60,000-a-year property.
Updated 1 November 2026 · 8 min read
Airbnb Management Agreement: What to Check Before You Sign
The clauses that matter in an Airbnb management agreement: fees, exit terms, owner use, damage, trust accounting, payouts and who owns your Airbnb listing.
Updated 6 September 2026 · 9 min read
Airbnb Income on the Sunshine Coast: What Owners Really Make
Indicative Airbnb nightly rates, occupancy and net income for Noosa, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and the hinterland, plus seasonality, costs and how to estimate.
Updated 1 November 2026 · 9 min read