About Zodiak
Our aim is to provide property investors with the highest return possible in their real estate investment
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We focus on quality above quantity as this is the only way we can keep receiving amazing reviews from guests, corporate guest clients, and tenants.
Our comprehensive solution allows us to maintain our hard-earned SuperHost status on Airbnb and high ratings on other booking platforms for our luxury short-term and medium-term rentals, and complement our vetting process for our long-term rentals
Amazing reviews means more exposure for our managed listings. These give our property clients he income and occupancy rates that are only possible with strategic property management.
Get in touch today using the link below and receive a free appraisal for your rental property today.
Born and bred in Auckland
We have become a premium Airbnb management and short-term rental property management choice in Auckland City for clients wanting to make the most out of their investment property.
Stefan Nikolic, property investor and managing director, established Zodiak Management after listing is own property on Airbnb for a gross yield of around 12%. The company has honed and honed and perfected the art of this new form of property investing over years of trial and error to set the industry benchmark in quality of service provided to both property owners and leisure guests.
Our growing team has since adapted a strategic approach to property management. This include the expansion of our services to medium-term rental property management and long-term rental and tenancy management to cater to the different needs and goals of property investors.
Meet the team
Why Choose Zodiak
Simply owning a rental property does not guarantee maximum returns. Investors must understand how to transition their properties from average performers into high-yield assets. This is where property management becomes a strategy.
Zodiak Management has a strategic approach to managing rental properties. This starts with the inclusion of value-added services in our standard property management service.
We do not simply list your properties. We optimise these listing across different platforms, including our Zodiak Stays direct booking and listing website, utilize dynamic pricing to get better rates, and use strategic marketing to actively promote the properties under our management.
Our dedicated Guest and Tenant Experience team help in driving our trust ratings, while teams in charge of housekeeping, inspection, and maintenance coordination protect the capital value of rental properties.
We have evolved beyond offering management service for luxury short-term rental properties. The best strategy is the one that offers choices.
Included in our comprehensive property management solution are our medium-term rental property management and long-term rental and tenancy management services.
Our first-in-the-market adaptive medium-term rental property management service seamlessly switches rental properties between short-term and medium-term stays depending on seasonal demand to improve and stabilise occupancy rates.
Moreover, for those who want more consistent and predictable rental income, our long-term rental and tenancy management service is designed to secure the best tenants for traditional rental properties, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and preserve the value of these propoerty investments.
The Zodiak Difference
24/7 Guest Services
Our Guest Experience Team works 24/7, and their average response time to guest messages and calls is less than 10 minutes. This helps our listings rank higher online than competitors and get you more bookings.
Multiple Check-in Options
Guests can check-in 24/7 using one of our self check-in methods, meaning your property is Business Ready which increases demand for your listing. Guests can also choose a personal concierge check-in if they prefer a more personalised experience.
Restocking High Quality NZ Products
For our amenities providers, we only use eco-friendly NZ brands which guests will love. We also supply the linen and towels for your property so you don’t have to worry about stocking up on sheets or about what happens if there is a stain.
Client Communications
We pride ourselves on excellent and fast communication as we understand your time is valuable. All clients are invited to a private WhatsApp group, and our team is reachable by you or a building manager 24/7 in case of emergencies.
Security
We have an exhaustive guest vetting procedure which helps us reduce the chance of an unwanted guest at your property. Only once guests have completed their online check-in and their identity has been verified do we give them access to the keys.
Experienced Team with Proven Results
Over $20M earned for clients; 75% occupancy rate on average throughout the year; 30-50% higher rental income on average after all fees compared to long-term rental; industry experts and respected brand in the NZ short-term rental space.
Zodiak Guarantee
If we don’t perform and get you bookings, then we don’t get paid. We align ourselves with your goals which keeps us working hard every day. To back this up, we guarantee you’ll get your first booking within just 7 days of going live or we’ll book it ourselves!
Live for Bookings in 7 Days
We’ve streamlined the onboarding process to get your listing live as soon as possible and start building 5 star reviews from day one. Once your property is furnished, we’ll pick up the keys and have your listing bookable on multiple platforms within 7 working days or less.
Zodiak Housekeeping Team
We hire our own Housekeeping team and hold them accountable with SuperHost level KPIs and service achievement bonuses. To double-check quality, a Manager or Supervisor will do an additional inspection after every clean.
Digital Lockboxes
We have invested in the best digital lockboxes on the market to make sure the keys to your most valuable asset remain safe. This allows us to track when keys are taken by who by assigning unique pin codes for every different guest. We only hand out key codes to guests once they’ve gone through our security vetting process and had their identity verified.
Zodiak Booking Website
We use all major online booking platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, VRBO, Homes and Villas by Marriott, Trip.com, and many more for maximum exposure. Our own direct booking website generates even more demand on top of this only for Zodiak’s properties, resulting in higher nightly rates compared to competitors.
Quality Tech Stack
We invest only in the best software to help us manage your property, giving you the benefit of smooth operations and no costly mistakes such as double bookings or missed cleans. We have even built our own reporting software which allows us to create accurate monthly reports and process client earnings at the start of every month - on time, every time.
“Fantastic service by Zodiak and a great website.”
“I have handed over my Auckland CBD apartments to the Zodiak management team this year and can genuinely state that the performance of these apartments has been excellent and due to the tireless hard work of Stefan, Arielle and the Zodiak team. What also impresses me about Zodiak is their interest in working closely with me and respond to various requests regarding marketing strategy and apartment configuration and styling. Zodiak you guys rock!”
“It's an absolute pleasure working with Stefan. He is highly motivated, driven, enthusiastic and has a work ethic that is hard to find these days. His response time is always quick, helpful and efficient. Our business is flourishing thanks to Stefan. Highly recommend Zodiak - outstanding !”
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