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“More than nine in 10 respondents have no STRA exposure, and the overwhelming majority see them as higher risk and more work.”<\/p>\n
She said that investors are already under pressure from rising compliance costs, tenancy reforms and increased land taxes, without the added headaches that holiday homes can bring to the table.<\/p>\n
PIPA believes the unpredictability of STRA properties simply doesn’t stack up for those who are serious about building wealth through property, with holiday home locations generally considered speculative rather than strategic by property investment professionals.<\/p>\n
Ms Bakos said investors are telling PIPA “loud and clear” that they want to contribute to the long-term rental pool, not chase short-term gains.<\/p>\n
“STRA properties may look attractive because of their high nightly rental rates, but they generally don’t align with the fundamentals that underpin successful property investment,” she said.<\/p>\n
In the broader survey results, property investors nominated Melbourne (40.7 per cent), Brisbane (16.5 per cent) and Perth (9.2 per cent) as the best places to invest over the next year, with respondents citing long-term capital growth prospects (70.3 per cent), low vacancy rates (41.5 per cent), and major infrastructure spending (37.1 per cent) as their key motivators.<\/p>\n
The survey further revealed that 59.3 per cent of investors believe the next 12 months is a good time to buy, despite rising costs and legislative reforms.<\/p>\n
“This year’s survey shows that most investors are committed to providing stable, long-term housing,” Ms Bakos said.<\/p>\n
‘With the right government support, they can continue to play a vital role in easing rental pressures.<\/p>\n
“However, if governments want to encourage more rental supply, they need to support investors in the long-term residential sector rather than burden them with additional costs and restrictions.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Short-term rental accommodation remains largely off the radar for property investors, with a new national survey revealing overwhelming preference for traditional long-term rental housing. According to the most recent 2025 Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) Annual Investor Sentiment Survey, more than 90 per cent of property investors have no exposure to short-term rental accommodation […]<\/p>\n