Home Airbnb buyers agent Hobart
Airbnb Buyers Agent Hobart
TasmaniaBuy a Hobart Airbnb that earns.
We find, check and secure Hobart homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest. Our fee is $18,000 up to $1.8M, GST included, with a retainer that comes off it. Fixed fee, pay monthly if you like.
- Clear fees, set before we startThe whole search and purchase$18,000 fixed up to $1.8MAbove $1.8M a sliding scale: 0.6%, 0.57%, 0.525% and 0.375% on each band. GST included.See the fee
- Pay your wayRetainer from $1,000Pay monthly 3, 12, 24 or 36 monthsPay at settlement, or 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. No interest while we search.See the payment plans
- After you buySet up and run for youCourse includedOur Airbnb course is free with every purchase. Full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months.Full management in Hobart
In Hobart we offer
Buying in Hobart
Buying an Airbnb in Hobart
Quick answer
What does it cost to buy in Hobart?
In the last 12 months, in Hobart 2-bed units sold for a median $950,000 and 3-bed houses for $960,000, with long-term rent of $690 and $795 a week. Hobart short stays average $208 a night at 47% occupancy.
- 3-bed house, median
- $960,000
- 2-bed unit, median
- $950,000
- 3-bed house rent
- $795 / wk
- Gross yield, 3-bed house
- 4.3%
We find, check and secure Hobart homes that can earn as short stays, then set them up for their first guest. Our fee is $18,000 up to $1.8M, GST included, with a retainer that comes off it. Below are median prices, rents and yields by bedroom count for 15 Hobart suburbs, from the last 12 months of sales and leases. Every property is checked against Tasmania’s planning permits for whole-home stays and real Airbnb demand before you sign, and tested against its long-term rent so you know your fallback. Our fee is $18,000 fixed for purchases up to $1.8M, with Airbnb course access included.
Before you buy in Hobart
Four checks we make on every Hobart property
- Planning lawfulnessWhether short-stay use is lawful at that address, or needs a DA.
- Council approval categoryWhich short-stay approval applies, and the limits and fees that come with it.
- Body corporate and titleBy-laws and title restrictions on units and townhouses.
- Guest demand vs priceWhat comparable homes actually book for, against what you pay.
Why buy in Hobart
Why buy in Hobart
- 15 of 15suburbs with house vacancy under 1%A tight long-term rental market: a strong fallback if plans change.
- -2.8% to +8.8%a year, 3-bed house prices over 5 yearsSandy Bay to Richmond, in the 15 suburbs with 5 or more 3-bed house sales.
- 2.3% to 5.1%gross yield, 3-bed housesBattery Point to Moonah.
- $208 · 47%typical nightly rate and occupancyAbout $35,112 per short-stay listing over 12 months; 3-bedroom homes $38,808 (IntelliHost).
Sources: Stash Property (last 12 months, to October 2026); IntelliHost Market Data (computed 13 October 2026). Figures from the tables on this page.
Before you make an offer
What could this Hobart home earn?
Found a property you like? Enter its address and see what similar short-stay homes nearby are earning, so you know whether the price stacks up before you offer.
- Yearly gross estimate from homes like it nearby
- Nightly rate and occupancy across the year
- Compared with long-term rent so you see the fallback
What it costs to buy
Hobart prices by suburb and bedrooms
Median sale prices and weekly long-term rents over the last 12 months. 3-bedroom houses sold for a median $750,000 in Kingston and $665,000 in Glenorchy, with long-term rents of $630 and $600 a week and gross yields of 4.4% and 4.7% (Stash Property). Pick a bedroom count, or turn on Compare and add as many as you like.
3-bedroom house in Hobart · turn on Compare to add more bedroom counts
3 bedrooms
- Sales, 12 months
- 7
- Long-term rent
- $795 / wk
- Rent a year
- $41,340
- Gross yield
- 4.3%
- Price growth, 5 yrs
- +1.4% a yr
See every bedroom count in one table
| Houses | Units | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Median price | Sales | Rent / week | Median price | Sales | Rent / week |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | $1,300,000 | 1 | $1,200 | — | — | — |
| 4 | $832,500 | 2 | $900 | — | — | — |
| 3 | $960,000 | 7 | $795 | $1,160,000 | 11 | $910 |
| 2 | $820,000 | 4 | $635 | $950,000 | 19 | $690 |
| 1 | — | — | — | $442,000 | 9 | $475 |
* Fewer than 5 sales, so treat the median as a rough guide. Source: Stash Property, publicly available listing data, last 12 months. Figures in AUD.
Area profile
Who lives here, and how the market is moving
The figures a buyer should check before choosing a suburb. The Market card follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above; People and Housing cover the whole suburb.
Market · 3-bed houses
- Median price
- $960,000
- Sales, 12 months
- 7
- Price growth, 12 months
- +11.3%from 7 sales, a guide only
- Price growth, 5 years
- +1.4% a yr
- Days on market
- 36 days
- Leases, 12 months
- 25
- Days to lease
- 19 days
- Rental vacancy, all houses
- 0.6%
- Houses for sale, all sizes (Sep 2026)
- 12
People · whole suburb
- Population
- 3,390+0.4% over 5 years
- Aged 65 and over
- 14%
- Median household income
- $1,464 / week
- Advantage ranking
- 72nd percentileof Australian suburbs (SEIFA)
Housing · whole suburb
- Owner occupied
- 27%
- Rented
- 71%
- Social housing
- 14.6%
- New homes approved, 12 months
- 306 houses · 24 units
- Median rent, 2021 Census
- $380 / week
- Rental vacancy under 1% means a strong long-term rental fallback if you ever stop short-stay letting.
- A low owner-occupier share and lots of new approvals can mean more competing rentals. Check both.
- Days on market shows how quickly you could sell. Fewer days means an easier exit.
Sources: Stash Property, from ABS Census 2021, ABS Estimated Resident Population, ABS Building Approvals, SEIFA 2021 and publicly available listing data.
The number an Airbnb has to beat
Long-term rent is your fallback
A 3-bedroom house in Hobart rents for $28,600 to $46,540 a year long term, depending on the suburb. A short stay makes sense when it clears that comfortably after cleaning, platform and management costs, which is why we test both before you buy.
Follows the Houses / Units and bedroom buttons above. With several bedroom counts picked, each suburb shows the sales-weighted average of those sizes. Your suburb is shown first, then the 4 highest gross yields.
| Suburb | Vacancyall houses | Rent a year3-bed | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 0.6% | $41,340$795/wk | 4.3% |
| Moonah | 0.3% | $33,800$650/wk | 5.1% |
| Sorell | 0.9% | $33,800$650/wk | 4.8% |
| Glenorchy | 0.4% | $31,200$600/wk | 4.7% |
| Kingston | 0.3% | $32,760$630/wk | 4.4% |
See all 15 suburbs10 more
| Lindisfarne | 0.5% | $33,280$640/wk | 4.3% |
| Huonville | 0.3% | $28,600$550/wk | 4.2% |
| Howrah | 0.6% | $33,800$650/wk | 4.2% |
| New Town | 0.5% | $36,400$700/wk | 4.1% |
| Bellerive | 0.6% | $33,800$650/wk | 4.0% |
| West Hobart | 0.7% | $35,984$692/wk | 3.8% |
| Sandy Bay | 0.9% | $40,820$785/wk | 3.7% |
| North Hobart | 0.8% | $33,800$650/wk | 3.6% |
| Richmond | 0.2% | $33,800$650/wk | 3.4% |
| Battery Point | 0.4% | $46,540$895/wk | 2.3% |
Rules that change what you should buy
Hobart short-stay rules for buyers
Taken from the same verified rules as our Hobart management page, checked against official sources on 30 September 2026. Tasmania's proposed 5% short stay levy was voted down on 9 September 2026. Home sharing is generally exempt, but whole-home visitor accommodation usually needs a council planning permit. We build the approval strategy into the purchase.
Open a question for the detail and the official source
The current state, council and property checks, with official sources. Tap a topic to open it.
01Owner checksOwnership, finance, insurance and authority to operate
- Confirm ownership, finance, insurance and authority to operate the property as short-term accommodation.
02TAS state requirementsTAS rules with official sources
- Tasmanian visitor-accommodation planning pathway.
- State requirements apply in addition to council rules and property-specific approvals.
- Detailed registration, planning, operating-limit, longer-booking and levy requirements are set out in sections 03, 04, 06, 07 and 08 below.
Wealth Through Property can help owners understand and comply with the applicable state requirements and keep the property compliance checklist aligned when those requirements change.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6 · Tasmania Fire Service — Smoke alarms
Last verified: 26 July 2026
03Registration, listing number and renewalInitial registration, advertising number, fees, expiry and renewal process
- The current central TAS sources do not establish an NSW- or WA-style statewide STRA property listing-number register.
- A council licence, development approval, platform requirement or other property-specific registration can still apply.
- Do not display an invented state Property ID or listing number.
Wealth Through Property can help confirm whether any council, planning or property-specific registration applies and maintain the records required by that actual process. We will not imply that a statewide listing-number scheme exists where it does not.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6
Last verified: 26 July 2026
04Approval and lawful-use confirmationWhat the verified evidence says and what must be confirmed for the exact propertyDevelopment approval may be required
- Check whether the proposed use is Visitor Accommodation under the applicable Tasmanian planning scheme.
- Test the proposal against the current exemption and permitted-use requirements for the exact zone, building and operating model.
- Obtain a planning permit before commencing if the proposal does not satisfy an exemption or no-permit-required pathway.
- Tasmania does not impose a general statewide annual STRA night cap in the official planning sources reviewed.
- Check the planning scheme that applies to the exact address. The Tasmanian Planning Scheme now applies in the City of Hobart (from October 2025), Clarence and Glenorchy; Kingborough still uses the Kingborough Interim Planning Scheme 2015, to which Planning Directive No. 6 applies.
- Check the zone, overlays and existing permits for the exact address.
- Home-sharing and visitor-accommodation exemptions apply solely when every relevant condition is met.
- A proposal outside an exemption must follow the responsible council’s permit pathway before operation.
Wealth Through Property can liaise with Greater Hobart councils and relevant planning professionals, help confirm the planning pathway and coordinate the documents required for an application. Greater Hobart councils remains responsible for deciding whether approval is required and whether it is granted.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6
Last verified: 26 July 2026
05Council requirementsLocal-government variation across Hobart
- This regional page spans multiple councils. Use the linked council page for the exact address-specific planning pathway and verified local requirements.
- Hobart spans the authority areas listed in the service-area selector.
- Select a published authority page for local planning, fees and property-specific checks.
- Where an address falls outside a council boundary or the authority is unclear, identify the responsible authority before relying on a local pathway.
Wealth Through Property can liaise with Greater Hobart councils on the owner’s behalf, help confirm the planning pathway for the property, coordinate the information required by council and help prepare the property for compliant operation. Where an approval is required, we can assist with council communication and the approval process. Council remains responsible for deciding whether approval is required and whether it is granted.
Official sources: the responsible council — fees or rates · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6 · Official fire-safety information
Council-specific checks are shown on each linked council page
06Hosted or unhosted night limitsOperating caps for the hosted or unhosted model
- Apply any stated hosted or non-hosted limit, counted-night rule or approval threshold to the correct operating model.
- Where the central rule record does not state a separate general statewide annual cap, do not transfer a limit from another jurisdiction.
- A development approval, local rule, strata rule, lease or other property-specific condition can still restrict operating nights.
Wealth Through Property can help confirm property-specific planning and approval conditions, communicate with council where required and monitor any limits imposed through an approval. We will not imply that a statewide night cap or registration period exists where it does not.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6
Last verified: 26 July 2026
07Minimum-stay and longer-booking rulesMinimum nights, maximum stays and longer-booking exclusions
- Apply any stated minimum-stay, maximum-stay or longer-booking exclusion to the correct property and booking.
- Where the central rule record does not state a separate general minimum-stay or longer-booking rule, do not transfer one from another jurisdiction.
- A development approval, local rule, strata rule, lease or booking agreement can still impose stay-length conditions.
Wealth Through Property can introduce compliant longer-stay and mid-term strategies and correctly record any qualifying longer-booking exclusion.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6
Last verified: 26 July 2026
08Government short-stay tax or levySeparate state levy, rate, liable party and stay-length exclusions
- Apply any stated short-stay levy to the correct liable party, booking channel, stay and reporting period.
- Where the central rule record does not state a separate dedicated state short-stay levy, do not transfer a levy from another jurisdiction.
- Income tax, GST, land tax, ordinary state charges and council rates can still apply independently.
No dedicated state short-stay levy has been identified for Tasmania. Wealth Through Property can help maintain booking records and refer owners to an accountant for advice about GST, income tax, land tax, council rates and other property-specific obligations.
Official sources: Australian Taxation Office — rental properties and holiday homes
Last verified: 26 July 2026
09Property-specific approvalsStrata, tenancy, insurer and address-specific checks
- Check the title, owners-corporation, strata, community-title or unit-plan rules before launch.
- A tenant must have the required owner and lease permissions.
- Confirm lender and insurer acceptance of the intended short-stay use.
Wealth Through Property can help review strata or community-title rules, lease conditions, lender and insurer requirements, consent history and other property-specific approvals before operation.
Official sources: Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation · Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6 · Tasmania Fire Service — Smoke alarms
Last verified: 30 September 2026
10Council fees, charges and rating impactsApplication, licence, inspection, rates and infrastructure chargesNo separate STR fee located
- Check current council application, licence, inspection, rates and infrastructure charges for the exact property.
- The amount and payment point can depend on the application pathway, use, valuation and approval conditions.
- Ordinary council rates and property-specific charges can apply even when no separate STRA operating fee is published.
Wealth Through Property can identify applicable council application, licence, inspection, rates or infrastructure charges and help the owner understand when each amount is payable.
Official sources: the responsible council — fees or rates
Last verified: 30 September 2026
What a Hobart short stay needs before it takes guests
What a Hobart short stay needs before it takes guests
- 1
Confirm whether the exact hosted or unhosted operating model can use an approval exemption. If it cannot, obtain development approval from Greater Hobart councils before operating outside the exemption.
- 2
Check the exact address through the Tasmania planning resource.
View the council resource - 3
Confirm the current property-specific position with Greater Hobart councils.
View the council resource - 4
Complete safety, title, insurance and operating checks before listing.
View the council resource
Areas we buy in
Areas we buy in across Hobart
Brighton Council12 areas
Bridgewater, Brighton (part), Dromedary (part), Gagebrook, Herdsmans Cove, Honeywood, Magra (part), Mangalore (part), Old Beach (part), Otago (part), Pontville (part), Tea Tree (part).
View Brighton Council →City of Hobart18 areas
Battery Point, Dynnyrne, Fern Tree (part), Glebe, Hobart, Kingston (part), Lenah Valley, Mount Nelson (part), Mount Stuart, New Town, North Hobart, Queens Domain, Ridgeway, Sandy Bay, South Hobart, Tolmans Hill, Wellington Park (part), West Hobart.
View City of Hobart →Clarence34 areas
Acton Park, Bellerive, Cambridge, Campania (part), Clarendon Vale, Clifton Beach, Cremorne, Dulcot, Geilston Bay, Grasstree Hill, Howrah, Lauderdale, Lindisfarne, Montagu Bay, Mornington, Mount Rumney, Oakdowns, Old Beach (part), Opossum Bay, Orielton (part), Otago (part), Richmond, Risdon, Risdon Vale, Roches Beach, Rokeby, Rose Bay, Rosny, Rosny Park, Sandford, Seven Mile Beach, South Arm, Tranmere, Warrane.
View Clarence →Glenorchy17 areas
Austins Ferry, Berriedale, Chigwell, Claremont (part), Collinsvale (part), Derwent Park, Dowsing Point, Glenlusk, Glenorchy, Goodwood, Granton (part), Lutana, Montrose, Moonah, Rosetta, Wellington Park (part), West Moonah.
View Glenorchy →Kingborough44 areas
Adventure Bay, Allens Rivulet, Alonnah, Apollo Bay, Barnes Bay, Barretta, Birchs Bay, Blackmans Bay, Bonnet Hill, Coningham, Dennes Point, Electrona, Fern Tree (part), Flowerpot, Garden Island Creek (part), Gordon, Great Bay, Howden, Huntingfield, Kaoota (part), Kettering, Killora, Kingston (part), Kingston Beach, Leslie Vale, Longley, Lower Longley (part), Lower Snug, Lunawanna, Margate (part), Middleton (part), Mount Nelson (part), Neika, North Bruny, Oyster Cove, Pelverata (part), Sandfly, Simpsons Bay, Snug (part), South Bruny, Taroona, Tinderbox, Wellington Park (part), Woodbridge.
View Kingborough →Sorell Council20 areas
Boomer Bay, Bream Creek, Carlton, Carlton River, Connellys Marsh, Copping, Dodges Ferry, Dunalley (part), Forcett, Kellevie, Lewisham, Marion Bay, Midway Point, Nugent (part), Orielton (part), Pawleena, Penna, Primrose Sands, Sorell, Wattle Hill.
View Sorell Council →Buy through us and WTP can manage the home from settlement day: listing, pricing, guests, cleaners and any local contact the council requires. Airbnb management in Hobart →
How we buy
From brief to first booking
- 1Brief
Budget, suburbs, bedrooms, and how much you will use it yourself.
- 2Shortlist
On-market and off-market homes, each with a short-stay revenue check.
- 3Rules check
Planning, council approval category, by-laws, pool and fire compliance.
- 4Negotiate
Price, conditions and settlement terms, with approval risk built in.
- 5Launch
Setup, listing and pricing so it can take bookings soon after settlement.
The price
Airbnb buyers agent fees, worked out for your purchase
Pick your price range or type your budget. You see the fee, the retainer and every way to pay, straight away. All prices include GST.
What do you expect to pay for the property?
Your fee: $18,600 0.98% of the price, GST included. If you buy for more or less, it’s worked out again on the price you actually pay.
No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is charged on what’s still owing, nothing more. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops: you just pay what’s left of the fee.
Included
- Your own buyers agent · One person who knows your brief from start to finish.
- Strategy session and 20-year plan · Where this property fits in your bigger plan.
- Airbnb data software · Real occupancy and nightly-rate data for every area we test.
- Unlimited reviews and negotiations · As many properties as it takes to get the right one.
- Off-market and pre-market access · Where available.
- Airbnb course access · Learn how the business works, free.
Good to know
- The retainer comes off your fee, never on top of it.
- Pay the balance at settlement, or spread it with a monthly payment plan.
- Airbnb course access is included with every purchase.
- All fees include GST.
The fee scale and retainer
Each rate applies to the part of the price inside its band, not the whole price. All amounts include GST.
Download the brochure (PDF). After you buy, full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then a share of what the home earns. How do buyers agent fees compare? See buyers agent fees in Australia.
Pay monthly: see how the payment plans work3 to 36 months
Payment plans
Pay your Airbnb buyers agent fee monthly, not all at once
A buyers agent fee usually falls due at settlement, right when the deposit, stamp duty, furniture and setup costs land. We let you spread it. You start with a retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, then choose how to pay the rest.
- Pay at settlement
Nothing more until you buy. The balance is paid at settlement, with nothing added.
- 3 months, interest-free
Split the balance into three monthly payments, with no interest at any point.
- 12, 24 or 36 months
Smaller monthly payments. No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, 0.5% a month applies to what is still owing.
- Pay it off early, any time
Clear the balance whenever you like and the interest stops. You pay what is left of the fee, nothing more.
- Worked out on the price you pay
Payments start on your estimated price. When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the actual price, and anything paid over is refunded.
- More cash to set the home up
Spreading the fee keeps more of your cash for the deposit, furniture and setup, so the home can start taking bookings sooner.
Illustrative example: on a $1.5M Airbnb purchase our fee is $18,000, GST included. After a $1,500 retainer you could pay the $16,500 balance at settlement, as $5,500 a month for 3 months with no interest, or from $687.50 a month on the 24-month plan. Use the Airbnb buyers agent fee calculator to see every option for your price.
Why us: what our Airbnb buyers agent checks before you offer
- Areas where guests want to stay
Occupancy, nightly rates, seasons and demand checked with Airbnb data before we look at a single house.
- Rules checked first
Council short-term rental rules and strata by-laws checked so you never buy a home you can’t let.
- Income modelled
Expected bookings, rates and costs worked out for each property before you offer.
- A long-term rental fallback
We check normal rent and vacancy too, so the property still works if plans change.
- Search, inspect, negotiate
On-market and off-market properties, unlimited reviews and negotiation on your behalf.
- Set up after settlement
Course access is included, and we can set up and manage the home for you.
Free tools: quick answers before you call
Free tools
Quick answers before you call
- What could a property earn?Check any address before you buy: a free Airbnb income estimate from real listings near it. About 1 minute.Estimate a property
- What would I pay you?See the buyers agent fee for your budget, all figures including GST.Work out my fee
- Bought and renovating?Our Renovation tier is $200 a month of setup advice until you’re about 2 weeks from going live.See the Renovation tier
Short-stay market data
The Hobart Airbnb market in numbers
What short stays within 13 km of Hobart earned over the last 12 months. Pick your bedroom count, or several to see them side by side.
How many bedrooms? Pick one or more
All 1,000 Hobart listings, every size: $208 a night · 47% occupancy · $99 per available night · $35,112 per listing a year · booked 60 days ahead (median).
Source: IntelliHost Market Data, 1,000 short-stay listings within 13 km of Hobart, computed 13 October 2026. Market estimates, not booking records. Figures in AUD.
Each month against the 12-month averagefollows your pick
See every bedroom count in one table
| Size | Revenue, 12 months | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Per available night | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 8 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 7 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 6 bedrooms | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| 5 bedrooms | $63,990 | $442 | 41% | $183 | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | $43,227 | $342 | 36% | $124 | 85 |
| 3 bedrooms | $38,808 | $256 | 43% | $111 | 208 |
| 2 bedrooms | $38,084 | $208 | 51% | $106 | 288 |
| 1 bedroom | $25,678 | $144 | 50% | $72 | 317 |
| Studio | $19,705 | $106 | 53% | $56 | 73 |
Grey rows: fewer than 10 listings, so no figures are reported.
Asking rate by day of the week
Forward asking rates across all Hobart listings (not split by bedroom count).
Who books in Hobart3 guest groups
City explorers and food lovers
Couples and small groups of two to four who want to walk to restaurants, markets and attractions, usually staying three to five nights outside the peak months.
- A walk to the CBD, Salamanca, restaurants and markets
- A central, lively area such as North Hobart, Battery Point or the inner suburbs
- Stylish decor and modern amenities
Often missing: TV, Self check-in, Wifi, Kitchen
Family getaway groups
Families with young children or extended family groups of four to eight who want a roomy, warm, well-equipped home in a quiet, safe street.
- Several bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy
- Kid-friendly extras like toys, a cot, a highchair and a safe garden
- A fully equipped kitchen with cooking basics and enough dishes
Often missing: Dryer, Heating, Cooking basics, Kitchen
Couples after views and a quiet retreat
Couples and small groups who trade walkability for peace and scenery, with water, mountain or garden views, staying three to seven nights.
- Wide views of the river, ocean, city or kunanyi/Mount Wellington
- A quiet, private spot away from street noise
- A cosy interior with quality bedding and heating
Often missing: Heating, TV, Wifi, Kitchen
From guest reviews in the IntelliHost market report.
See the full Hobart Airbnb market report: month by month, by bedroom count and who books →
What our clients say on Google
4.9 from 40 reviews★★★★★
I’ve bought two properties through Scott and both have been excellent buys. He found great value in strong locations, and the growth has been solid. Because of the results from those first two, I’m now in a position to buy another two investment properties and I’ll definitely be using Scott again.
Dean Erickson · Google review · 2025
★★★★★
Scott has been awesome throughout my journey. We bought our first investment property with Scott’s help and professional guidance. Would recommend him to any new buyers looking to kick start their investment portfolio.
Jessica Wills · Google review · 2023
★★★★★
Thanks for helping me Scott. You made buying in another state easy and I wouldn’t had the time to do it myself
Derek Farmer · Google review · 2022
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Sources used for this page
Sources used for this page
- Tasmanian Planning — Short or medium-term visitor accommodation
- Tasmanian Planning — Planning Directive No. 6
- Tasmania Fire Service — Smoke alarms
- the responsible council — fees or rates
- Official fire-safety information
- Australian Taxation Office — rental properties and holiday homes
- www.stateplanning.tas.gov.au
- www.planning.tas.gov.au
- www.planning.tas.gov.au
- www.hobartcity.com.au
- www.ato.gov.au
- Stash Property (suburb sales, rents and profiles)
Last reviewed 16 October 2026 (suburb data); rules checked 30 September 2026. Rules, fees and interpretations can change. Confirm the exact property with the relevant authority before advertising or accepting bookings.
Common questions
Buying an Airbnb in Hobart: questions buyers ask
What are the Airbnb rules in Hobart?
Tasmania’s proposed 5% short stay levy was voted down on 9 September 2026. Home sharing is generally exempt, but whole-home visitor accommodation usually needs a council planning permit, and the City of Hobart watches whole-home conversions closely. We check the permit position for the exact property before you buy.
How much does an Airbnb cost to buy in Hobart?
In the last 12 months, 2-bed units sold for a median $500,750 in Glenorchy; 3-bed houses $750,000 in Kingston. Each suburb above shows medians by bedroom count, rents and gross yields so you can compare before you shortlist.
What does an Airbnb buyer’s agent do in Hobart?
We search for and assess Hobart homes for short-stay income and long-term value, check the rules for the exact address and building, model the income, negotiate the purchase and set the home up to take bookings.
How much does the Airbnb buyers agent service cost?
$18,000 fixed for purchases up to $1.8M, then a sliding scale: 0.6% on the part from $1.8M to $2M, 0.57% on the part from $2M to $5M, 0.525% on the part from $5M to $10M and 0.375% on the part over $10M. A retainer from $1,000 starts the search and comes off your fee. Pay at settlement, or monthly over 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. Airbnb course access is included. All amounts include GST.
Can Wealth Through Property manage the property after I buy?
Yes. Full management is optional: $340 a month for the first 3 months, then 12.5% down to 3% of what the home earns after platform fees and cleaning, GST included. Or we can run pricing and listings while you manage the property yourself.
Can I buy an Airbnb in Hobart from interstate?
Yes. Many of our Hobart buyers live in other states. We shortlist homes, check the numbers and the rules for each address, and every property is inspected before an offer is made, by a locally licensed agent or a qualified inspector in Tasmania. Offers and contracts go out in your name.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Hobart?
The rules come from the Tasmanian Planning Scheme, and the City of Hobart takes visitor accommodation applications through PlanBuild. The council asks for the certificate of title, and a visitor management plan is common for units and for homes over 200 square metres. Body corporate rules are separate and can still stop short stays. The council also charges a higher differential rate on properties with a visitor accommodation permit, so check the current rate before you buy. We check the permit position for the exact address first.
Is an Airbnb worth buying in Hobart?
It depends on the exact home. We compare what the best comparable short stays earn with the long-term rent for the same home, and we only recommend a property when the numbers work. The suburb table above shows prices, rents and gross yields for 15 Hobart suburbs, and the calculator shows what a home could earn.
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What if Airbnb does not work out, can I rent it long term?
Yes. Every property is tested against its long-term rent before you sign. All 15 Hobart suburbs we cover show house vacancy under 1% (suburb data reviewed 16 October 2026), so long-term rent is a realistic fallback.
What does the retainer cover?
The retainer starts the search: $1,000 for purchases up to $1M, $1,500 up to $2M, $2,000 up to $5M, $3,000 up to $10M and $5,000 above. It comes off your fee and is fully refunded if you cancel within 7 days. All amounts include GST.
Which Hobart suburbs are best for an Airbnb?
There is no single best suburb. It depends on your budget and on whether the address can lawfully take short stays. The suburb table compares 15 Hobart suburbs by bedrooms, price, rent and yield. We shortlist from it, then check permits, body corporate rules and guest demand for each home.
Find a Hobart home that can earn before you buy it
Talk to us about your budget, the Hobart suburbs you’re open to and the kind of short-stay home you want. We’ll tell you where the numbers work.