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The latest news and insights on our company and the short-term rental industry.

Book your next holiday with Cosmo Homes
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Book Your Next Holiday with Cosmo Homes

We offer a variety of holiday homes and short-term rentals across Australia. Find your perfect getaway with Cosmo Homes, save 10% on your next booking with code COSMO10.

Cosmo for Property Owners: Your Guide to Getting Started
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Cosmo for Property Owners: Your Guide to Getting Started

Are you ready to simplify your short-term rental management? Get a free estimate, discuss your goals with our team, and complete your application.

Cosmo App V2: A New Era in Short-Term Rental Portfolio Management
1 Nov 2024
By Charlie Stoner

Cosmo App V2: A New Era in Short-Term Rental Portfolio Management

Our new app empowers property owners to seamlessly track their short-term rental portfolios and bookings, complementing Cosmo's Airbnb management services.

Cosmo’s Road Trip Guide, from Perth to Exmouth
1 Sept 2024
By Camryn Thayer

Cosmo’s Road Trip Guide, From Perth to Exmouth

Discover the best of Western Australia's coastal beauty and outback landscape with our detailed guide for an unforgettable journey from Perth to Exmouth.

Why is Professional Photography Important For Airbnb?
5 Aug 2024
By Camryn Thayer

Why Is Professional Photography Important For Airbnb?

Elevate your short-term rental with professional photos. Stand out, impress guests, and boost bookings.

Our Collaborate Plan is Now Available Australia-Wide!
10 July 2024
By Kyle Fitzsimmons

Our Collaborate Plan Is Now Available Australia-Wide!

Learn more about our collaborative management plan, backed by Cosmo's powerful technology and dedicated guest support.

Cosmo's Guide To Escaping Winter In Victoria
13 June 2024
By Camryn Thayer

Cosmo's Guide To Escaping Winter In Victoria

Escape the ordinary this winter in Victoria - embrace the city, hit the slopes, or chase the sun with Cosmo Homes' curated getaways!

Top Places For Airbnb in South Australia
29 May 2024
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb in South Australia

Discover South Australia's top-performing Airbnb locations and where tourists are flocking for unforgettable experiences.

Cosmo's Guide To Spending a Day In The City of Melbourne
8 Apr 2024
By Camryn Thayer

Cosmo's Guide To Spending a Day In The City of Melbourne

Explore cafes, arts, shopping, parks, and top dining. Navigate Melbourne's highlights with our local tips.

Short-Term Rental Management: Self Manage or Partner Up?
15 Mar 2024
By Isaac Santos

Short-Term Rental Management: Self Manage or Partner Up?

Discover the best short-term property management approach for you – self management or collaborating with a management company.

Top Places For Airbnb in Perth
27 Feb 2024
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb in Perth

We examined the short-term rental market and discovered the premier Airbnb hotspots in Perth.

Bendigo Voted Best Aussie Town of 2024
20 Feb 2024
By Jess Webster

Bendigo Voted Best Aussie Town of 2024

The regional Victorian town where Cosmo was born claims the top spot in a Wotif survey.

Is Short-Term or Long-Term Rental Best For My Property?
7 Feb 2024
By Camryn Thayer

Is Short-Term or Long-Term Rental Best For My Property?

We've put together a quick guide to help you choose the best rental strategy for your property.

Navigating Victoria's Short-Term Rental Levy
12 Dec 2023
By Kyle Fitzsimmons

Navigating Victoria's Short-Term Rental Levy

An overview of the proposed Airbnb and short-term rental levy in Victoria.

Is My Home Ready For Airbnb?
11 Oct 2023
By Jess Webster

Is My Home Ready For Airbnb?

A few important things to consider when deciding if your home is ready to list on Airbnb.

Top Places For Airbnb on the Gold Coast
21 June 2023
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb on the Gold Coast

We crunched the numbers on the top-performing Airbnb locations of Queensland's Gold Coast.

Airbnb's Hosting Guidelines Explained
17 May 2023
By Jess Webster

Airbnb's Hosting Guidelines Explained

A guide for hosts to help build a positive and upstanding reputation on Airbnb.

Easy Ways To Improve An Airbnb
13 Apr 2023
By Jess Webster

Easy Ways To Improve An Airbnb

We've gathered a list of affordable and easy ways to improve your Airbnb listing.

Is My Home Right For Airbnb?
17 Mar 2023
By Camryn Thayer

Is My Home Right For Airbnb?

Looking to get into the short-term rental market? Here's how to assess your property.

Top Places For Airbnb in Melbourne
28 Feb 2023
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb in Melbourne

We looked into our home market and found the top areas for Airbnb in Melbourne.

How To Take Better Listing Photos
5 Feb 2023
By Camryn Thayer

How To Take Better Listing Photos

A collection of tips and tricks for making your Airbnb listing photos shine, courtesy of Presence Group AU.

Top Places For Airbnb in New South Wales
6 Nov 2022
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb in New South Wales

Exploring the leading areas for Airbnb in New South Wales.

Top Places For Airbnb in Queensland
17 Oct 2022
By Charlie Stoner

Top Places For Airbnb in Queensland

We ran the numbers and compiled a list of the top spots for short-term rentals in Queensland.

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