For Landlords
Resources for landlords listing and managing furnished properties.
How Much Screening Does EzyFlats Do for Each Renter?
How much screening does EzyFlats do on renters? Every applicant must verify their identity, verify their phone number, and provide their name and address before they can apply — so every request you receive comes from a genuine, identifiable person. We also check income and facilitate reference checks, with applicants now able to submit proof and references after applying to keep good tenants from dropping off. But the final call is always yours: we recommend a quick message exchange or phone call to confirm the fit, because no one knows your property better than you.
How the NSW 21-Day and Victorian 28-Day Rules Change the Economics of Airbnb in 2026
A plain-English guide for Australian landlords on how the NSW Housing SEPP 2021 and the Victorian Short Stay Levy Act 2024 treat medium-term rentals differently — and why that changes the numbers on your property.
Why Australian Landlords Are Ditching Airbnb for Medium-Term Rentals
A Landlord’s Guide to Managing Rental Properties in Australia
Learn how to increase rental income as a landlord with proven strategies like listing furnished, choosing medium-term leases, thorough tenant screening, automated rent collection, demand-based pricing, and claiming deductions. EzyFlats helps landlords boost returns with verified tenants, Stripe-powered payments, and smart property management tools.
Pet-Friendly Furnished Rentals: Demand, Damage Mitigation, and What Landlords Need to Know in 2026
Pet-friendly rentals are in demand, but allowing pets requires more than simply ticking a box. Here is what furnished-rental landlords should consider before approving a pet.
How to Make Your Furnished Rental More Attractive to Quality Tenants in 2026
Quality tenants are looking for more than furniture. Learn which practical features, upgrades, and presentation choices can make a furnished rental easier to choose in 2026.
The Landlord’s 2026 Compliance & Maintenance Checklist
A compliant rental property requires more than collecting rent. Use this practical checklist to review safety obligations, maintenance, insurance, repairs, and landlord records in 2026.
Why Falling Home Prices Aren’t Making Renting Easier
Falling home prices do not automatically make renting easier. Here’s why Australia’s sales and rental markets can move in different directions — and what it means for furnished rentals.
Why Furnished Rentals Work So Well for Relocation, Medical, and Project Stays
Furnished rentals are becoming the go-to option for relocation, medical, and project stays. Here’s why they work so well in today’s market.
How to Tell if Your Furnished Rental Is Attracting the Wrong Renter (And How to Fix It)
A furnished rental works best when the renter actually matches the home. Here’s how to spot a mismatch early — and how to fix it.
How to Turn a Short-Stay Property into a Medium-Term Furnished Rental
Short-stay properties can work well as medium-term furnished rentals. Here’s how to make the switch without losing control of your property.
Why Regional Furnished Rentals Are Gaining Attention Again
Regional furnished rentals are gaining attention again as renters look beyond the CBD for practical, move-in-ready homes.
Why Furnished Rentals Are Moving Beyond the CBD
Furnished rentals are no longer just a CBD product. Here's why they are moving beyond the city core and where they can work best.
How to Reduce Vacancy in a Furnished Rental in 2026
Furnished rentals lease faster when they feel clear, practical, and ready to move into. Here's how landlords can reduce vacancy in 2026.
What Landlords Should Expect When Listing a Furnished Property
Listing a furnished property is more than adding a home online. Learn what landlords can realistically expect about timing, presentation, and renter fit.
When a Furnished Rental Makes Sense for a Property Owner
Furnishing a rental only makes sense in the right market. Learn when it can work well for property owners and when an unfurnished setup is the better choice.
How Verification Changes the Risk Profile of Furnished Rentals
Verification changes more than compliance. It lowers risk for both landlords and renters by making furnished rental bookings more reliable from the start.
The Small Details That Improve a Furnished Rental Experience
The best furnished rentals feel easy to live in from day one. Learn which small details make the biggest difference in medium-term stays.
Common Listing Mistakes That Make Furnished Rentals Harder to Trust
Small listing mistakes can make a furnished rental feel less trustworthy. Learn what to fix so the right renters feel confident enquiring.
How to Create a Furnished Rental Listing That Gets Better Enquiries
Better enquiries start with a clearer listing. Learn how to present a furnished rental so the right renters can recognise the fit faster.
How Current Rental Market Conditions Are Pushing Landlords Toward Medium-Term Lets
Australia’s tight rental market is making medium-term furnished lets more attractive for landlords who want steadier income, fewer turnovers, and a better fit for renters needing temporary housing.
How to Price a Furnished Rental for Medium-Term Stays in Australia
Pricing a furnished medium-term rental in Australia is not the same as pricing a holiday let or a traditional lease. This article explains how to build a weekly rate from real costs, comparable medium-term listings, stay length, and EzyFlats’ pricing calculator so landlords can set a market-aligned price with confidence.
What Tenants Are Looking for in a Furnished Rental
Medium-term renters are looking for more than furniture — they want a fully livable home with a real kitchen, laundry, workspace, fast internet, storage, and clear pricing. This article explains what tenants actually value in a furnished rental and what landlords most often miss.
The Real Vacancy Risk: Traditional Leases vs. Medium-Term vs. Short-Term
Vacancy is one of the biggest hidden costs in furnished property ownership, and it works differently across traditional leases, short-term stays, and medium-term rentals. This article breaks down the real vacancy risk in each model and shows why medium-term furnished rentals can offer a better balance of stability, turnover, and income consistency.
How Much Does Operating an Airbnb Cost in Australia Compared to a Medium-Term Rental?
Comparing Airbnb to a medium-term rental in Australia is not just about the headline rate. Once cleaning, vacancy, platform fees, and turnover are included, medium-term furnished rentals often deliver a cleaner, more predictable net return for landlords with less operational churn.
Why Landlords Are Switching from Airbnb to Medium-Term Furnished Rentals
More landlords across Australia are switching from Airbnb to medium-term furnished rentals because they offer a clearer structure, steadier income, and less operational churn. EzyFlats helps make that shift easier with verified renters, state-appropriate agreements, and furnished stays designed for 1–24 months.
The NSW 21-Day Exemption Explained: How 21+ Day Bookings Escape the 180-Day STRA Cap
A focused plain-English guide to how the NSW Housing SEPP 2021 treats bookings of 21 or more consecutive days, why they don't count toward the 180-day cap, and where the practical limits sit.