Short Stay Transitory Rating Category fact sheet

Short Stay Transitory Rating Category
Council’s rating system differentiates properties based on their use. Short-stay
transitory properties differ significantly from residential and commercial
properties in scale, infrastructure demands, and overall community impact.
This is why they require their own rating category.


What is a short stay / transitory property?
A short stay / transitory property typically refers to residential dwellings (such as houses or
units) that are rented for short-term accommodation. These are often through platforms
like Airbnb or Stayz. These properties are usually not the primary place of residence of the
owner and may be investment properties and rented out for short stays.


How is a short stay / transitory property different from a residential property?
The short stay / transitory rating category aims to reflect the unique characteristics of
holiday letting properties, which have a higher impact on infrastructure and different usage
patterns compared to standard residential properties. Short stay properties, although
income-generating, are:


   •   Still residential in nature
   •   Not always in continuous operation
   •   Subject to different planning and regulatory frameworks.




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