Jeff (Kwok Fu) Chau has sold a two-bedroom unit at 204/2 Kingfisher Street, Lidcombe, for $720,000 after coordinating inspections around active Airbnb bookings to maintain vendor income throughout the 90-day campaign.
Jeff sold a two-bedroom Lidcombe unit while the property was generating Airbnb income — a logistical challenge that required careful coordination between guests, cleaners, and potential buyers.
The unit at 204/2 Kingfisher Street went for $720,000 via private treaty after 90 days on market, with the vendor choosing to maintain short-term rental cash flow rather than vacate for a traditional campaign.
The early offer that didn’t stick
The campaign started promisingly. An offer came through in the first week, but the buyer withdrew due to financial stress before contracts were exchanged.
“We had to reset and look at how to drive more activity,” Jeff said.
That’s when the decision was made to add Sunday inspections and work around the Airbnb calendar rather than against it.
Inspections in the gaps
Jeff monitored the short-term rental bookings weekly, identifying windows between guest checkout and the next arrival.
“If the current guest checked out at 10am and the new guest was arriving at 3pm, we’d schedule the inspection for midday,” he said.
“Sunday was the best day for serious buyers, so we made sure those gaps were available.”
Buyers consistently commented on how clean and well-presented the unit was — a reflection of the Airbnb turnover keeping the property refreshed between viewings.
Building complexities
The campaign also navigated challenges around the building’s developer, which had entered liquidation. That added a layer of due diligence for buyers and required careful management of expectations.
Jeff kept buyers engaged through the process, providing information and context where available.
The Lidcombe unit market
Lidcombe is an established middle-ring Sydney suburb with strong transport links and a unit-heavy residential market. Recent local apartment sales have clustered in the mid-$700,000 to high-$900,000 range depending on size and configuration, with the broader Lidcombe unit market showing modest recent growth and turnover around 50 days on market.
Jeff’s read on the current market is clear: the sub-$800,000 bracket is performing strongly right now.
“Anything under that price point is where the majority of buyer activity is,” he said.
The takeaway
For other unit owners in Lidcombe considering a sale, Jeff’s campaign demonstrates that creative scheduling can solve what looks like a zero-sum problem. The vendor kept their rental income. Buyers got access to a well-maintained property. And the final result reflected the market’s appetite for well-located two-bedroom apartments in the area.
The property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit with one car space in a residential apartment precinct close to local schools and amenities.
About the Agent
Jess (Kwok Fu) Chau has worked in real estate for over 14 years, with experience across project sales, rental development, and residential transactions. He values the opportunity to help vendors and buyers reach their property goals. Visit Jeff’s website for more information or call Jeff on 0435949557.