Confirm the property can legally and practically operate before purchasing furniture: ownership or lease permission, local council requirements, owners corporation rules, building access and suitable insurance.
Permissions, Insurance & Victorian Levy
Safety, Building & Council Checks
From 1 January 2025, Victorian owners corporations may make rules banning short stays in lots that are not a principal residence. Victoria’s short-stay levy is 7.5% of the total booking fee for stays under 28 days. Platforms generally handle platform bookings; direct-booking operators should confirm their current SRO obligations. This is general information, not legal advice.
Check working smoke alarms, clear exits, evacuation information, fire blanket and extinguisher, safe heating and electrical items, and emergency contacts. Pools or spas capable of holding more than 30 cm of water require council registration, compliant barriers and current certification. Confirm current CFA, Consumer Affairs Victoria, SRO and council guidance.
Guest Capacity & Furniture / 客容量与家具
Set capacity from actual beds, bedrooms, bathrooms, hot-water capacity, exits, parking, lounge and dining seats, and building rules. Never inflate occupancy to chase bookings.
Bedroom Essentials
Living, Dining & Work Areas
Kitchen, Bathroom & Building Limits
Choose durable, easy-clean beds and furniture. Add bedside power, practical window coverings, reading light, luggage space, mattress and pillow protectors, and a full-length mirror where space allows.
Provide lounge and dining seats that match guest capacity, a practical work surface, reliable lighting and easy-to-clean finishes. Keep circulation paths clear and photograph only amenities actually supplied.
Equip the kitchen for the stated capacity; provide bathroom storage, laundry instructions and safe outdoor furniture where relevant. Check parking dimensions, access, bin rules and all building occupancy limits.
Linen, Towels & Storage / 布草与备品标准
Choose linen quantities around guest capacity and realistic laundry turnaround. A clear par level prevents rushed turnovers and mismatched replacements.
Practical starting point: three sheet sets per bed; two bath towels per guest-capacity position plus an operational reserve; two pillowcases per sleeping pillow per set; mattress and pillow protectors; hand towels, bath mats and kitchen tea towels. Adjust stock to occupancy and laundry timing, and keep reserves in locked owner storage.
Prepare an accurate, bright and uncluttered representation of the property. Photography should show the real layout, views, access limits and amenities without misleading presentation.
Clean, Declutter & Style
Accuracy & Final Walkthrough
Deep-clean glass and surfaces, steam linen, make beds consistently, clear benches, hide bins and loose cables, and use restrained styling that can be maintained between stays.
Open practical window coverings, switch on working lights, check mirrors and reflections, confirm every photographed amenity is available, and complete a room-by-room walkthrough before shooting.
Access, Wi-Fi & Guest Information / 入住与网络
Test the entire arrival journey from the street to the front door. Access instructions, backup entry and reliable internet should work before the listing goes live.
Secure Primary Access
Backup Access & Wi-Fi
Guest Information Guide
Where permitted, use a reliable lock or secure key system with unique reservation codes and a clear process for cancelling old access. Test doors, fobs, lifts and parking entry together.
Keep a secure backup key or fob plan and test reliable Wi-Fi in bedrooms and living areas. Record network details without exposing router administration credentials.
Create a concise guide covering arrival photos, parking, bins, house rules, appliances, emergency details and checkout. Keep instructions accurate when building access changes.
Listings, Operations & Launch / 渠道运营与上线
Keep availability, policies, pricing and minimum stays consistent across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct reservations. Before launch, confirm current requirements with the Victorian State Revenue Office, Consumer Affairs Victoria, CFA, the Victorian pool and spa regulator, your local council and owners corporation. Rules can change.
01. Assessment & Approvals
02. Furnish, Test & Photograph
03. Listings, Cleaning & Sync
04. Final 24-Hour Check
Confirm suitability, owners corporation and council position, insurance, levy responsibilities, safety equipment, capacity and access before committing to launch.
Furnish each room, stock linen and consumables, test alarms, hot water, heating or cooling, Wi-Fi and access, then clean and photograph the property accurately.
Create accurate amenities, bed layout, fees, cancellation terms, check-in and house rules. Connect Airbnb, Booking.com and direct channels through reliable calendar controls; define cleaning, restocking, maintenance escalation and owner approval limits.
Recheck access, Wi-Fi, alarms, hot water, climate control, linen, cleaning, supplies, bins, parking, rules, emergency details, pricing, minimum stays, calendars and contact process. Complete a test reservation before soft launch.
