STR Best Practice Recommendations
by Matt Long — Revenue Manager, Plux Stays & specialist Revenue Co-Host Contact Me
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STR Best Practices FAQ
How much revenue can dynamic pricing realistically add?
Most hosts we onboard see 15–40% uplift in the first 90 days versus a flat or manually updated calendar. The exact number depends on your market's seasonality and how far your previous pricing was from optimal.
Do I need to be on every platform?
No. Airbnb plus Booking.com covers 85%+ of short-term rental demand in New Zealand. VRBO and Expedia are worth adding once you have a channel manager that makes listing maintenance essentially free.
What's the single biggest mistake new hosts make?
Setting flat nightly rates and leaving them unchanged. The second biggest is using phone photos for the listing. Both are fixable in a weekend and typically pay for themselves within one or two bookings.
Can I implement these tips myself or do I need a co-host?
Most owners can implement 70% of these themselves with a few hours of setup. Co-hosting pays off when you want hands-off management, multi-platform distribution, or you're managing more than one property.
Want these applied to your property?
Matt's co-hosting service implements every tip on this page for you — from 8% commission. I can work on an improvements basis only so that your base revenue is not impacted — WhatsApp me to discuss.