A home (and income) away from home
Christchurch-based homeowner, Casey, owns two houses in Hanmer Springs which he advertises for short-term rent. For second homeowners, there can often be a toss-up between whether to have the home as a long-term tenancy or holiday rental. For Casey, the choice was obvious; renting it short-term means he can cover some of his costs, plus have the flexibility to use the homes.
Once he had decided that short-term was the way to go, then came the research into how that property would be rented. Given that Casey lives in Christchurch and was aware of the added work that comes with renting out a holiday home, he was after a full-service management solution.
After shopping around, Casey came across Bachcare and found it was the right fit for him.
“Bachcare offered us a complete package to look after our rental properties and, when compared with other service providers, was the most cost-effective and straightforward option.”
When the houses were completed at the end of 2018, it made for an easy choice to list them with Bachcare.
Having Bachcare and their local Hanmer Springs property managers who take care of cleaning and linen for guests makes short-term renting a hassle-free experience for Casey. He notes that “cleanliness and service are to the highest standard,” and the online portal is easy to use for blocking calendars for their own stays, as well as seeing what level of income is expected. Bachcare takes care of the whole holiday home rental process, so Casey can sit back and relax, knowing his properties are in safe hands.
“Bachcare provides the complete suite of services, from listing our properties to cleaning and servicing. We are also really happy with our local property managers, who are on the ground representing Bachcare in Hanmer Springs.”
If you have a holiday home sitting empty, make sure you contact Bachcare’s team of advisors. Also, visit the website for details on your free income appraisal.