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Why Short-Term Rentals Are Better for Families Than Hotels
When planning a family vacation, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right accommodation. While hotels have long been the...
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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How to Go Green and Attract Eco-Conscious Guests
In today’s world, travellers are increasingly seeking environmentally conscious accommodations. Eco-conscious guests look for short-term...
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Is there a perfect number of bedrooms for your Airbnb?
In short, no! There isn't a one-size-fits-all number of bedrooms that will guarantee Airbnb's success. However, understanding what works...
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Short-Term Rental Maintenance & Housekeeping
The short-term rental market is on the rise across the globe, attracting property owners, investors, and developers due to its dynamic...
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Selling property? Sell it while earning rent with short-term rentals and The Stay Hub.
The Stay Hub offers a short-term way to keep your property on the market while earning rent until you find the right buyer and price....
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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The Global Short-Stay Market
Within a short period, online travel agents (OTAs) have dominated nearly half of the global travel market, with short-term rentals...
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Higher Gains for High-End Homes
The more discerning traveller can provide luxury property owners with lucrative earning potential in the short-term rental market - But...
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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Safeguarding Your Short-Stay
While short-term rentals are still relatively new to Kiwis, over the last decade, they have become a highly lucrative stream of income...
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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A weekend retreat, living it up like the wealthy elite
In a world where the desire for unique and luxurious experiences is ever-growing, the concept of living it up like the wealthy elite,...
Feb 27, 20244 min read
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Crafting the Perfect Guest Stay
Crafting a winning guest experience is central to succeeding in the short-term rental market - it can make or break your bookings, drive...
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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The gig economy GST ‘app tax’ - what does this mean for short-term rentals?
Note: Information is current as of December 2023 National vowed to repeal the incoming ‘app tax’ as an election promise. This will no...
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Perks of Professional Pricing
Red Adair famously once said, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait till you hire an amateur”. If you...
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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Short-term Travel Trends
As we head further into the year, it has become apparent that the pandemic has given rise to a new era of travel demand and trends. In...
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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Marketing Successful Short-Term Rentals
Some of the facets of successfully marketing a short-term rental include interior design, photography, search engine optimisation, and...
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Expedia and Vrbo: Global Short-Term Rental Platforms
One of the first questions that comes to a property owner’s mind when converting to short-term rentals is where their property should be...
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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Short Term Vs Long Term
When Vrbo was first launched in 1995, followed by Airbnb in 2008, short-term renting was a niche market. It has since become an...
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Success Factors For Maximising Rental Profits In Auckland
Short-term rentals often provide greater returns than long-term rentals. However, a common misconception is that properties need to be...
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Accommodation Provider Tax Rate
The Stay Hub is aware of the recent decision by the Supreme Court to allow Auckland Council to reapply the Accommodation Provider Tax Rate (
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Airbnb: Global Short-Term Rental Platforms
Airbnb is one of the largest and most recognised short-term rental platforms in the world, originally founded in 2007 by Brian Chesky.
Jul 27, 20235 min read
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Styled right, this bush retreat has become a successful holiday rental
With the right styling and accessories, we have helped the owners of this Waitakere home take the guest experience, and bookings, to the ne
Apr 29, 20202 min read
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