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Short Term vs Long Term Rentals

Compare short-term and long-term rental returns to understand which option may work best for your investment property.

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How Do Short Term and Long-Term Rental Returns Compare?

As a property investor, deciding between short-term rentals like Airbnb and long-term leases involves weighing up the numbers.

Short-term rentals

Higher nightly rates, but usually more active management, more frequent cleaning, higher operating costs and less predictable occupancy.

Long-term rentals

Steadier income, fewer changeovers and simpler management, with tenants committed for longer lease periods.

Short Stay vs Long Stay

Short Term vs Long Term Rental Calculator

Excludes costs that are common to both short and long stay rental.
eg. council rates, owners corp fees, land tax etc.

Call Wood Property if you have any questions or to discuss it further.

How Do Short Term and Long-Term Rental Returns Compare?

As a property investor, deciding between short-term rentals like Airbnb and long-term leases involves weighing up the numbers. 

Short-term rentals generate higher nightly rates, especially in peak seasons, but come with more expenses like supplies, booking fees, maintenance, and utility bills. Plus, you might face periods of vacancy that can affect cash flow.

Conversely, long-term leases offer steady monthly income and lower costs. With tenants committed for a year or more, you’ll experience fewer maintenance issues and reduced management expenses.

 

Short Stay vs Long Stay - Calculator

Excludes costs that are common to both short and long stay rental. 
eg. council rates, owners corp fees, land tax etc.

Call Wood Property if you have any questions or to discuss it further. 

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Total long stay income for a typical year

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Total annual cost of cleaning / washing incl your own time

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Net short stay income before commons costs.

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Net long stay income before commons costs like council rates etc.

Short Stay vs Long Stay Calculator

Excludes costs that are common to both short and long stay rental. eg. council rates, owners corp fees, land tax etc.

Short Stay

Short Stay Income per year
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Total short stay income for a typical year

Short Stay Costs
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Total annual cost to maintain all furniture and effects.

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Total annual cost of power, water usage, wifi, streaming, etc.

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Total annual cost of supplies like soaps, coffee, toilet paper etc.

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Average booking sites fee as % of income

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Average % fee of income charged by the property manager.

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Total annual cost of cleaning / washing incl your own time

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Total annual cost of all repairs and maintenance.

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7.5% tax already entered for you

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Any other costs specific to this use

Total Short Stay Costs
Net Short Stay Income
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Net short stay income before commons costs.

Long Stay

Long Stay Income
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Total long stay income in a typical year.

Long Stay Costs
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Total annual cost to maintain furniture and effects. $0 if unfurnished.

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Total leasing fees in a typical year.

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% rent paid to property manager.

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Total annual cost of all repairs and maintenance.

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Total leasing marketing costs in a typical year

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Total account management costs in a typical year

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Any other costs specific to this use

Total Long Stay Costs
Net Long Stay Income
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Net long stay income before commons costs like council rates etc.

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