Selling a property is rarely a straightforward process. And if you’ve ever been there, you’ll understand all that’s involved.
You may have spent weeks preparing the property, working with an agent, attending open homes and watching the market closely. And when the offers don’t come in as expected, it can leave you wondering what to do next.
Recent Cotality data shows that Australia’s run of record resale results has started to ease, with the proportion of profitable resales falling from 96.1% in March to 95.4% in the June quarter. The median gain also fell from $378,000 to $371,000.
For Melbourne in particular, conditions have been more challenging. Just 89% of resales recorded a nominal profit in the June quarter, the lowest proportion among Australia’s capital cities.
But a slower selling market doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Air Design managed rental property in Lane Cove, NSW
Renting Your Sydney or Melbourne Property as an Alternative to Selling
One option that’s often overlooked is renting your property, whether through a traditional long-term tenancy or a more flexible leasing arrangement.
For some owners, a long-term tenant provides the consistency and simplicity they’re looking for. For others, shorter-term leasing can offer more flexibility and the opportunity to make more of their property.
And you don’t necessarily have to choose one approach permanently. With Air Design Australia, our flexible leasing options allow you to move between short, medium and long-term leasing as your circumstances change.
Rather than leaving the property sitting empty while you wait for the right buyer, it can become an income-producing asset.
This can be particularly relevant for properties with three or more bedrooms in Sydney and Melbourne, where there is demand from people who need more space and flexibility than a typical hotel stay can provide.
Your property could house relocating professionals, families between homes, people moving to Australia, corporate stays and guests who need somewhere comfortable, from a holiday to a several-week stay.
Air Design managed rental property in Abbotsford, VIC
Your Property Could Earn While You Wait
Something is reassuring about knowing you don’t have to make a decision simply because the market is putting pressure on you.
Renting your property can provide a profitable income stream while you wait for a better time to sell. It can also give you time to reassess what you actually want to do with the property.
Maybe the market improves. Maybe your circumstances change.
Or maybe you discover that, with the right rental strategy, your property can actually earn more for you than you expected, particularly when you don’t have to take on the day-to-day work of managing it yourself.
The important thing is to look at the numbers and understand your options before making a decision.
Air Design managed property in Millers Point, NSW
Rent Your Property Without Managing It Yourself
For many property owners, the idea of renting out a home can feel like another full-time job.
Finding guests. Responding to enquiries. Organising cleaners. Managing maintenance. Navigating changing demand. Making sure everything is ready for the next stay.
That’s where professional management can make the difference.
At Air Design, we manage short, medium and long-term rentals across NSW and VIC, looking after the day-to-day details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every property and owner has different circumstances, which is why we take the time to understand what you’re trying to achieve before recommending a rental strategy.
Have a 3+ Bedroom Property in Sydney or Melbourne?
We’re currently looking for quality properties to join our portfolio. If you’re considering selling, holding or aren’t sure what your next move should be, chat to our friendly and experienced team about what your property could look like in the rental market.
Get in touch with Air Design to arrange a free property assessment.
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