Hometime provides a full‑service short‑term rental management platform for Australian homeowners and investors, handling everything from listing creation and professional photography to dynamic pricing and 24/7 guest support. Their local host teams manage cleaning, maintenance, and communication, while an owner dashboard offers transparent performance reporting and flexible calendar control, enabling property owners to earn higher nightly rates with minimal effort.
Funding
$6.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Property owners who want to rent their homes short‑term often lack the time, expertise, and local support to manage bookings, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance, and dynamic pricing, leading to missed revenue and high stress.
Solution
Hometime offers a full‑service short‑term rental management platform that handles listing creation, professional photography, styling, and pricing optimisation using data‑driven algorithms. Local host teams coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and guest communication, providing 24/7 support and transparent performance reporting through an owner portal. The service enables owners to earn higher nightly rates and occupancy while retaining the ability to block dates for personal use, all without day‑to‑day involvement.
Target Audience
Homeowners and investors with properties in Australian cities (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin) who seek passive income from short‑term rentals while avoiding operational hassles.
Features
- End‑to‑end listing optimisation with professional photography, copywriting, and Airbnb styling
- Dynamic pricing engine that updates rates weekly based on market data, events, and seasonality
- Dedicated local host teams for guest communication, cleaning, and proactive maintenance
- Transparent owner dashboard showing bookings, earnings, and real‑time performance metrics
- Flexible calendar management allowing owners to reserve dates for personal stays
- Integrated financial reporting with detailed income statements and expense tracking