Brisbane Airbnb property management, priced for the corporate market.

Leased for $700 a week? Two-bed apartments we manage in Brisbane net $1,145 to $1,295.

18% + GSTof accommodation revenue. No lock-in.

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Range from Lane-managed Brisbane properties over the last 90 days, net of management, cleaning and channel fees, at about 84% occupancy.

What we do

Brisbane short-term rental management, end to end.

You own the property. We list it, price it, screen and look after every guest, clean it between stays and pay you twice a month, all inside the 18% + GST.

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Liam Hukins, director of Lane PropertyDan Lane, director of Lane Property

Run from 164B James Street, New Farm by directors Liam Hukins and Dan Lane, with a Brisbane property manager who visits in person and runs routine inspections. Furnishing and photography are optional extras.

Brisbane homes we manage

Three Brisbane owners and their results.

From a city studio to a Teneriffe penthouse, with the numbers each owner actually sees.

Lane-managed 1-bedroom apartment on Queen Street, Brisbane CityBrisbane City+60% vs its old lease
Queen Street1 bedroom apartment in the CBD
$1,038/wkNet to owner
92%Occupancy
★ 5.0Guest rating
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Lane-managed 3-bedroom penthouse on Florence Street, TeneriffeTeneriffeOwners stay in it too
Florence Street3 bedroom penthouse. Earns while the owners aren't using it
$3,150/wkNet to owner
$843Avg nightly rate
★ 5.0Guest rating
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Lane-managed studio on Wickham Street, Spring HillSpring Hill19.5% net yield
Wickham StreetStudio. Small footprint, strong yield
$750/wkNet to owner
90%Occupancy
★ 4.7Guest rating
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Net to owner is after management, cleaning and channel fees. Avg nightly rate is the typical booked rate. The long-term comparison is the lease the same property was on before.

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Why Brisbane Performs

Brisbane books Monday to Thursday, every week of the year.

Coastal markets wait for school holidays. Brisbane runs on work: consultants, contractors, visiting specialists and conference crowds fill the weeknights, then events fill the weekends.

92%occupancy at our Queen Street one-bed in the CBD, where most guests are in town for work
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"Most of our Brisbane guests are here for work, so we price a Tuesday as carefully as a Saturday."Liam Hukins, director

Who books a Brisbane weeknight

CBD and Queen's WharfConsultants, auditors and project teams on two to four night trips.
Hospital precinctsRoyal Brisbane, Princess Alexandra and the Mater: visiting specialists and patients' families.
South Bank conferencesDelegates who want a kitchen and a second bedroom, not a hotel room.
2032 and Cross River Rail buildsContract crews staying for weeks, not nights.

Business fills every week. Events land on top.

JanBrisbane International tennisSummer holidays
FebComedy Festival
MarComedy Festival
AprEaster
MayNRL Magic Round
JunState of Origin
JulState of OriginSchool holidays
AugEkka
SepBrisbane FestivalRiverfire
OctSchool holidays
NovGabba cricket
DecGabba cricketChristmas
NRL season: Broncos and Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium (Mar to Sep)
AFL season: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba (Mar to Sep)
Every weekBusiness trips into the CBD, Monday to Thursday
All yearConferences at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Seasons run March to September, with finals in September. Event months vary year to year; cricket and State of Origin are in Brisbane most years.

And it builds to 2032. Brisbane hosts the Games and is short of hotel rooms to house them. Read why

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Moving managers starts with one email.

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LaneAsk your current manager
Fee18% + GST, publishedWhat percentage, and is GST on top?
Charged onAccommodation revenue onlyThe nightly rate, or the whole booking including cleaning?
CleaningCharged to the guestWho pays for cleaning and linen, you or the guest?
PricingSet twice a day, signed off by a directorWho checks your nightly rate, and how often?
Lock-inNone. 30 days' noticeHow much notice do you need to give to leave?

Several national managers quote their fee on request instead of publishing it. Ask for the full fee schedule in writing, then send it to us with your statements.

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Send your last three statementsEmail them or attach them to the form. Nothing to sign.
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Get a second opinion within 24 hoursWhat we'd change and what you'd net. Send your PriceLabs data too and we'll check your pricing against the market within 48 hours.
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We handle the moveWe rebuild and relist your property, timed so it goes live as your current notice ends, usually within 30 days.
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Where we manage

21 inner Brisbane suburbs, run from New Farm.

Closest to the CBD is where short-stay pays most. Inner-city two-beds we manage net $1,200 to $1,350 a week.

Inner cityOur strongest weekly figures

New FarmNewsteadTeneriffeFortitude ValleySouth BrisbaneSouth BankBrisbane City

Next ringSteady, year-round performers

AscotBulimbaEast BrisbaneHamilton EastHawthorneHighgate HillKangaroo PointMiltonPaddingtonRed HillSpring HillToowongWest EndWoolloongabba
Further out? Ask anyway, we'll tell you straight.See the best Brisbane suburbs for Airbnb

Brisbane rules today

Brisbane is the most permissive capital in Australia for Airbnb.

No permit, no cap on nights and no state levy. What's left is a short list worth checking before you list.

Not required today

No permit

Brisbane City Council paused its short-stay permit scheme on 12 May 2026.

Not required today

No night cap

There's no limit on how many nights a year a Brisbane property can be booked.

Not required today

No state levy

Victoria charges a 7.5% levy on short stays. Queensland charges nothing.

Worth checking before you list.

These depend on your building and your property, so they're worth confirming first.

Body corporate by-lawsSome buildings restrict short stays. Read your by-laws or ask your body corporate manager.
City Plan zoningDepending on your zone, an approval can apply. Brisbane City Council or a town planner can confirm.
InsuranceStandard landlord policies can exclude short stays. Ask your insurer about short-stay cover.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Rules can change, so confirm with council and your body corporate.Read the full Brisbane rules guide

Brisbane owners

What Brisbane owners tell us.

Google reviews4.9★★★★★From 140 reviewsRead them on Google
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"Lane Property transformed our long-term rental in Brisbane into a short-term gem. Their expert guidance and strategic approach made the transition much easier than we imagined."

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ConnorBrisbane owner, Google review
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"From the moment I was engaged by Lane Property's Liam Hukins I was impressed. Liam's explanation of potential returns and the ease in which Lane Property seamlessly manage every need of an Airbnb owner has been flawless."

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DanielBrisbane owner, Google review
★★★★★

"Lane Property did a great job getting me up and running with short-term rentals. I'd certainly recommend them."

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LucyBrisbane owner, Google review
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Questions owners ask

Brisbane Airbnb management, answered.

How much does Airbnb management cost in Brisbane?

18% + GST of accommodation revenue, or 15% + GST if you have two or more properties. Cleaning is charged to the guest, not to you. There's no per-booking surcharge and no lock-in.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Brisbane?

Not at the moment. Brisbane City Council paused its permit scheme on 12 May 2026. Body corporate by-laws and City Plan zoning can still apply, so they're worth checking before you list.

Which Brisbane suburbs earn the most on Airbnb?

Across the properties we manage, the strongest weekly figures come from New Farm, Newstead, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, South Bank and the CBD. Inner-city two-beds net $1,200 to $1,350 a week.

How quickly will my place start earning?

Usually 14 to 21 days from signing to live listings, and the first booking typically lands within 7 days of going live.

Can I still use the place myself?

Yes. Block out the dates in your owner portal and we keep them clear of bookings.

How and when do I get paid?

Twice a month, on the 1st and the 16th, with a statement showing every booking, every cost and our fee.

I already have a manager. Can I move to Lane?

Yes. Send your last three statements and we'll reply within 24 hours with what we'd change. We rebuild and relist your property, timed to go live as your current notice ends, usually within 30 days.

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