If you’re renting out a property on Airbnb, Stayz, or similar platforms in NSW, understanding property law is crucial to ensure compliance and protect your investment. As NSW property lawyers, we work with investors navigating short-term rental laws and making strategic decisions about their property investments in NSW.
Here’s what you need to know about the current Short-Term Rental Accommodation (“STRA”) regulations and the potential changes in 2025.
With rising rents and a housing crisis, the NSW Government is reviewing STRA rules. While no new laws have been passed yet, the following changes are being considered:
If you own an STRA property in NSW, here’s what these proposed changes could mean for you:
✅ Tighter rental caps could limit earnings, especially for investors relying on high short-term returns.
✅ Higher compliance requirements may increase costs (e.g., safety upgrades, registration fees).
✅ Councils may impose area-specific restrictions, creating uncertainty in some markets.
✅ Potential new taxes or levies could reduce the profitability of short-term rentals.
However, not all hope is lost! If you operate a hosted STRA (where you live on-site), these changes are unlikely to affect you as much.
The NSW Government hasn’t locked in these changes yet, but with growing pressure to address housing shortages, stricter STRA laws seem likely.
For property investors, the key takeaway is to stay informed and be ready to adapt—whether that means shifting to long-term leasing, adjusting pricing strategies, or ensuring full compliance with registration and safety rules.
📢 Thinking about how these changes could impact you? Keep an eye on upcoming announcements, as 2025 could bring the biggest shake-up to NSW’s short-term rental market in years.
Disclaimer
We know most of you get this, but just to be clear—the information above is general and doesn’t consider your unique situation. Please don’t rely on it as a substitute for professional advice. We strongly encourage you to seek appropriate guidance for your specific needs.
If you need help with a property law matter,
please reach out to us at contact@jaidelaw.com.au or call us at (02) 9061 7090.