Above market rent, independent of bookings
We pay the agreed rent by scheduled direct debit, regardless of guest occupancy.
For landlords
A long-term tenant.
Less day-to-day work.
Sano Nia Stays is an independent Newcastle accommodation business. We lease apartments long term (2-5 years) and operate them as serviced accommodation, with the owner’s written consent and the required approvals.
Why consider Sano Nia Stays as your tenant
Longterm lease
A Two- to five-year term can mean fewer vacancies between leases, fewer applications to process and less work finding a new tenant.
Flexibility
We can move quickly to finalise a suitable lease and offer flexibility around commencement dates.
Screening guests
We focus on professionals travelling for work, contractors on project assignments and people relocating who need a furnished place to stay. We aim to secure most stays through direct bookings and agreements with corporate partners. Before confirming a booking, we check the purpose of the stay and who will be staying. We set clear standards for occupancy, noise and care of the property.
Cleaning & maintenance
We pay for weekly professional deep cleans and cleans between stays, check the property regularly and propose covering up to $1,000 a year for agreed minor repairs and maintenance. We provide the landlord with a quarterly property condition report with photos of every room.
Insurance
We’ll maintain at least $10 million in public liability insurance covering short-term rental operations at the premises. Before hosting begins, we’ll confirm property damage cover and document your permission to sublet.
For real estate agents
You manage the lease.
We manage the stays.
Your agency keeps the owner relationship and manages the tenancy. Aileen is your direct contact for lease matters, so you deal with one tenant throughout the term.
Less work finding a new tenant. A longer lease can mean fewer rounds of advertising, open inspections, applications and handovers. If a property suits, we can move straight to a private inspection and application review.
Fewer day-to-day requests. We handle bookings, guest enquiries, changeovers, cleaning and agreed minor maintenance. We keep you informed when something needs your attention or the owner’s approval.
Send through a rental listing ↗Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Would your property
suit corporate stays?
We consider houses and apartments that would work well for people travelling for work, relocating or on a project. Practical layouts, room to work and easy access to employment hubs, hospitals or transport are useful starting points.
Send us the listing, asking rent and available date. We’ll discuss the location, condition, proposed start date and whether the property is suitable for the intended use, including any applicable building or strata restrictions.
Discuss a property ↗
Wellbeing with intention.
We choose furnishings for how people actually use a space, from a good reading lamp to a desk that makes a workday easier. That same care extends to the properties we lease.
See what we offer property owners ↗- Comfort with purpose
- Useful layouts and a proper place to work.
- Care for the home
- Regular cleaning and small issues noticed early.
- Clear communication
- Simple arrival instructions and written lease responsibilities.
- Personal hospitality
- A real person to contact when you need help.
- Everyday wellbeing
- Comfortable bedding and soft light to wind down.
Meet your point of contact
I’m Aileen.
Let’s do this properly.
Aileen Abbott
I bring a background in design and communications and more than 15 years of project management experience to Sano Nia Stays. I value clear communication, careful planning and attention to detail.
I’ll be your point of contact for the lease. You or your real estate agent can meet me, review my application and assess the offer alongside your other options.
Before signing, we’ll work through the proposed rent, cleaning schedule, maintenance scope, insurance arrangements and condition report. You’ll have a clear proposal to review with your own advisers.
From first conversation to first stay
No surprises.
Just a clear way forward.
Let’s meet.
We discuss your property, rental expectations and questions. You can review the proposed arrangement as part of our tenancy application.
Check the fit.
We assess the home, local short-stay requirements, any strata restrictions and the practical costs of the arrangement.
Put it in writing.
The lease, written hosting permission, insurance and responsibilities are reviewed before either of us commits.
Make it guest-ready.
We record the property’s condition at handover and arrange furnishings at our expense. Hosting begins once the required approvals and insurance are in place.
Let’s cover the practical things
A strong offer.
Clear answers.
Trust comes from talking through the details.
Would I still be paid if there are no bookings?
Yes. Under the proposed lease, we pay the agreed rent each week, regardless of how many nights are booked. For added certainty, we can also voluntarily offer to pay the first three months’ rent upfront.
Will short stays mean more wear and tear?
No, many of our guests are in town for work and use the apartment as a base to sleep and unwind. They may cook less and spend less time at the property, which can mean less day-to-day wear. We also arrange weekly deep cleaning, check the property between stays, set clear occupancy limits and address issues early.
What maintenance would you pay for?
We propose covering up to $1,000 per year for minor repairs and maintenance and organising the work within the agreed scope. The lease will set out how the limit applies, what requires approval and which repairs remain the owner’s responsibility.
How does weekly cleaning work?
The offer includes weekly deep cleaning, plus guest changeover cleaning, funded by us. For longer guest stays, we arrange access. The cleaning scope and access arrangements are agreed before the property starts operating.
Is subletting permitted under a NSW residential lease?
Yes, with the landlord’s written consent. Section 74 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) makes this a term of every residential tenancy agreement.
We prepare the lease agreement to record the permitted use, we also check the applicable planning and strata rules and address registration and fire safety requirements.
Who stays at the property?
We focus on professionals on work assignments, relocating executives and contractors through corporate partnerships. We may also use online booking platforms to fill gaps in the calendar. Guest limits, quiet hours and a no-party rule apply to all stays.
How do you protect the property and neighbours?
We set clear guest limits, noise monitoring through Minut noise monitoring systems, set quiet hours, guest communication and checks between stays. We would agree how concerns are escalated and who neighbours can contact.
What about damage, repairs and insurance?
We’ll maintain at least $10 million in public liability insurance covering short-term rental operations at the premises. Before hosting, we’ll confirm property damage cover and provide evidence of cover. We’ll document and report guest-caused damage promptly, and organise repairs we’re responsible for under the lease. The lease will set out guest-damage responsibilities separately from the proposed annual allowance of up to $1,000 for minor repairs and maintenance.
Can every property be used for short stays?
We check each property against applicable planning requirements, night limits and strata rules. For suitable properties, we coordinate registration through the NSW Planning Portal and ensure the premises meet the applicable short-term rental accommodation fire safety standards before operating the business.
Can I inspect the home, and what happens at the end?
Inspection arrangements and access would be agreed in line with the applicable lease and law. We would also record the handback condition, furniture ownership, notice requirements and any agreed reinstatement work before signing.
Can I keep my property manager involved?
Yes, we are happy to discuss the proposal with you and your real estate agent. Your independent legal, insurance and property advisers can review the arrangement before you decide.
Let’s see if we’re a good fit
Considering your
next tenant?
Request a lease offer.
Send us the listing or property details. If it suits corporate stays, we’ll put our proposed rent, lease term and responsibilities in writing for you or your real estate agent to review.
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