Find. Try. Buy. Grow.

Turn short-term rental investments into a portfolio that pays for itself

High-Barrier, High-Reward

High Yield. High Growth. Ultimate Portfolio Builder.

Most blue-chip investors settle for 2–3% rental yield on growth assets over $1M.
Smart investors play a different game.

8–12%

Average Yield

7 Years

Pay Out In

70%+

Peak Occupancy

100%

End-to-End Service

Central Coast & Illawarra properties are performing exceptionally well with weekend and holiday travellers.

Southern Highlands 3-bedroom apartments and high-yield townhouses deliver strong occupancy and cashflow.

Short-term Rental as an Investment

Double-Family Weekend

Oversized 3-bedroom Kiama units cater to two families or multi-generational groups from Sydney, boosting occupancy.

Work-from-Anywhere

Luxury rentals with high-speed internet attract professionals for mid-week workcations.

Bedroom Multiplier

Large 5-bedroom Highlands properties command premium nightly rates — guests split costs, making it cheaper than hotels.

New Build Depreciation

New builds offer significant tax depreciation, offsetting negative cashflow and making them a strong investment.

Accessibility Features

Private lifts and modern features appeal to Grey Nomads and elderly families — a major tourism market.

High Yield + High Growth

Premium lifestyle properties in high-demand regions hold value in downturns — essential travel and holiday demand makes STRs recession-resistant.

Who Is This For?

Two Paths to Property Freedom

STRs are the most realistic pathway to retirement security for Australians without a $5M portfolio.

Investment Cards

Over 45 SMSF Couple

BUILDING RETIREMENT WEALTH
$250K–$500K SMSF Allocation → $2M Property
  • Combine super into SMSF
  • Allocate $400K toward premium property
  • Buy $2M property in lifestyle region
  • STR income pays for itself
  • Use for holidays & retire there
HUNTER VALLEY
BYRON BAY
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Late 30s–40s Coastal Entrepreneurs

COASTAL ENTREPRENEURS
3-Bedroom Coastal · 5-Year Cashflow Plan
  • Buy a 3-bedroom coastal property
  • Rent on Airbnb for 5 years
  • Cover cashflow & build equity
  • Convert room to home office
  • Family holidays & retirement
KIAMA
CENTRAL COAST
GOLD COAST

The Full Picture

The Truth About STRs:

Why Smart Investors Choose Them

Advantages & Considerations
🛡
Advantages
  • STRs deliver 2–3x long-term rental returns
  • Premium coastal and lifestyle properties appreciate faster
  • Holidays, weekends, and retirement use flexibility
  • Reinvest cashflow to grow your SMSF portfolio faster
  • Double-Family Weekend and Bedroom Multiplier create high-demand
  • Work-from-anywhere professionals increase mid-week occupancy
Considerations
01 Requires operational oversight
Managing guests, cleaning, and maintenance is a full-time job.
LIVITI HANDLES THIS END-TO-END
02 Occupancy can fluctuate seasonally
Coastal regions have high peaks and low troughs.
WELL-CHOSEN LOCATIONS STABILIZE RETURNS
Strategy Comparison Table
Metric Traditional Blue-Chip Liviti STR Strategy
Median Price $1.2M – $2M $1.2M – $2M
Rental Yield ~1.5% – 3% 6.5% – 12%
Annual Growth 5% – 7% 5% – 7%
Cash Flow Usually Negative Often Positive/Neutral
Personal Use None Flexible

Technology Edge

AI-Powered Investment Intelligence

Data-driven decisions deliver higher yields. Our AI-powered platform analyses thousands of data points to optimise every aspect of your STR investment.

Predictive Pricing Optimisation

Dynamic nightly rate adjustments powered by AI ensure you're always pricing at the sweet spot — maximising revenue without sacrificing occupancy.

Market Demand Forecasting

Anticipate seasonal surges, local events, and travel trends before they happen. Position your property to capture peak demand windows.

Automated Guest Matching

Smart targeting connects your property with ideal guests — corporate travellers, families, and groups — maximising occupancy year-round.

Portfolio Performance Dashboards

Real-time ROI tracking across all your properties. Monitor yields, occupancy, and growth from a single intelligent dashboard.

Where to Invest

NSW's Highest-Performing STR Regions

Carefully selected regions with proven STR performance, tourism demand, and capital growth potential.

Location Revenue Cards
📍
Byron Bay
71%
Luxury Coastal Retreats
$90K–$120K yearly revenue
📍
Hunter Valley
56%
House Estate
$50K–$90K yearly revenue
📍
Central Coast
63%
Beach Houses
$35K–$65K yearly revenue
📍
Southern Highlands
68%
Townhouses
$60K–$110K yearly revenue
📍
Kiama
72%
Coastal Apartments
$50K–$80K yearly revenue

Imagine This:

You and your partner turn 45. You combine your super into a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and allocate $500K towards a high-performance asset in a holiday destination with a $2M budget.

Southern Highlands Townhouse

5-bedroom luxury with mountain views

Hunter Valley Estate

Vineyard property with premium appeal

Kiama Coastal Sanctuary

Coastal apartment, 70%+ occupancy

The Liviti Process

The Only End-to-End STR

Investment Service in Australia

Liviti handles every stage of your STR investment journey.

Timeline
1
01
Market Research & Demand Analysis
STR analytics, tourism trends, corporate event demand. We identify maximum occupancy and revenue potential.
2
02
Property Acquisition & Negotiation
Premium $1M+ properties for high-yield/high-growth strategies. Full due diligence, negotiation, and settlement.
3
03
Finance & SMSF Setup
Structure your SMSF and secure a mortgage with our specialist finance partners.
4
04
STR Management & Marketing
Multi‑platform listings, guest communication, cleaning, and premium furnishing.
5
05
Growth & Portfolio Recycling
Reinvest STR income to scale your portfolio. Strategic advice to expand across high‑performing markets.
Why Liviti Section
WHY LIVITI
From Property to Portfolio —
Liviti Does It All
We're not just property managers. We're your complete STR investment partner — from market research to portfolio growth.
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Integrated STR Analytics
Data-driven property selection for highest-yield locations
Expert Acquisition Team
Skilled negotiators securing premium properties at the best price
SMSF & Finance Specialists
Full compliance, lending structure, and SMSF setup
End-to-End Management
Multi-platform listings, guest communication, cleaning & furnishing
Portfolio Scaling
Strategic guidance to expand across Australia's top STR markets

OUR PARTNERS

Powered by Industry Leaders

Market analytics and demand intelligence

Professional property management

Channel management & distribution

Global short-term rental marketplace

These Clients Started Where You Are Now

$1,200+
Monthly Income in Under 12 Months

“Liviti helped us find a Kiama coastal apartment that generates over $1,200 a week in STR income. We couldn't believe how quickly it started paying for itself.”

★★★★★
Mark & Lisa
Kiama Investors
$20K
Annual Tax Savings in Under 2 Years

“The new build depreciation strategy Liviti recommended saved us $30K in tax in the first two years. Combined with strong rental income, our property is one of the best investments we've made.”

★★★★★
David & Catherine
Southern Highlands, SMSF
8 Years
Off Our Home Loan

“We bought a Hunter Valley property through Liviti and the STR cashflow has been incredible. We've been able to redirect that income and shave 8 years off our home loan.”

★★★★★
Sarah & James
Hunter Valley Investors

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High-barrier, high-reward properties can pay for themselves, generate SMSF growth, and create your dream lifestyle.

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