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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Airbnb management in Surfers Paradise from 14%. Gold Coast's highest-volume short-stay market, with year-round domestic leisure demand, strong international bookings and some of the sharpest event-driven pricing spikes on the Queensland coast. We handle listing, pricing, guest comms, cleaning and maintenance so your apartment earns consistently without you managing the day-to-day. Get a free estimate.
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Stayz and more, syncing calendars and pricing from one dashboard. Surfers Paradise has clear event-driven demand spikes worth pricing around: Schoolies week in November fills the strip at above-average nightly rates, Magic Millions in January draws a premium short-break crowd, and the GC500 in October drives sharp demand across the beachside suburbs. We set firm minimum nights and rate floors during each window, then price mid-week gaps competitively to keep occupancy moving between events.
A well-managed two-bedroom in Surfers Paradise typically achieves an average daily rate of A$400 and 69% occupancy, generating around A$100,740 in annual gross revenue. This sits above the Gold Coast average, reflecting the suburb's beach-strip location and high demand volume. January is the peak month, with summer running December through to late February. Schoolies week in November delivers one of the Gold Coast's sharpest short-window demand peaks, and Magic Millions in January adds a premium booking tier that lifts January ADR materially above the annual average. Mid-week gaps between events are softer, so managing minimum nights and weekday pricing carefully makes a real difference to full-year returns.
Before listing, check the body corporate by-laws for your building. Many Surfers Paradise high-rises have strata restrictions on short-term lets.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Commission is results-based: 14% for full-time management or 20% for part-time, and you only pay when bookings land. Every plan includes dynamic pricing, multi-platform listings, professional photography, 24/7 guest messaging and cleaning coordination. No setup fees, no lock-in contracts.
For Schoolies, Magic Millions and GC500 weekends we set firm minimum nights and rate floors. Mid-week pricing is adjusted to keep occupancy moving in the gaps.
Before you list, check the local rules. On the Gold Coast, compliance usually comes down to zoning/approvals, building & fire safety, strata/lease permissions, and tax reporting. Use the full rules guide for details.
See the full guide for permits, caps, and local nuances → Gold Coast short-term rental regulation.
Houst manages short-let apartments and units across the Surfers Paradise precinct, from beachfront towers on the Esplanade to buildings a few streets back from the water. We cover the full property cycle: listing creation, professional photography, dynamic pricing, guest communications, housekeeping coordination and maintenance end-to-end.
The Surfers Paradise market is predominantly high-rise apartments, and performance varies significantly by floor, view and building. Beachfront and ocean-view units command the strongest premiums. Properties with pool access, modern fit-outs and direct beach proximity consistently outperform older or inland stock on both ADR and occupancy. We tailor pricing to your specific floor and view to get the strongest result from your property type.
Also managing short-stays in Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads and Southport. See the full Gold Coast: Airbnb management Gold Coast.
Whether it is a beachfront unit on the Esplanade, a mid-rise apartment with ocean views, or a studio two blocks from the beach, we adapt pricing and listing strategy to your floor and building. Our Gold Coast team handles everything from initial set-up to guest checkout. Also see: Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Southport.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst short-let management in Surfers Paradise.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
