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New industry research reveals how short-term rental hosts, co-hosts, and property managers are adapting as competition intensifies.

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The short-term rental market is entering a tougher, more competitive phase.

That’s enough messages to personally
say g'day to everyone in Australia.

Rising operational costs affected 45.1% of hosts and managers, while 44.6% reported reduced guest demand or shorter stays.

Rising operational costs affected 45.1% of hosts and managers, while 44.6% reported reduced guest demand or shorter stays.

Rising operational costs affected 45.1% of hosts and managers, while 44.6% reported reduced guest demand or shorter stays.

Many operators experienced several pressures at once. A further 42.4% of respondents cited economic uncertainty.

Many operators experienced several pressures at once. A further 42.4% of respondents cited economic uncertainty.

Many operators experienced several pressures at once. A further 42.4% of respondents cited economic uncertainty.

Nearly 60% of hosts and property managers surveyed for the report plan to further expand their portfolios in 2026.

Nearly 60% of hosts and property managers surveyed for the report plan to further expand their portfolios in 2026.

Nearly 60% of hosts and property managers surveyed for the report plan to further expand their portfolios in 2026.

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