What is corporate accommodation in Australia?
Corporate accommodation in Australia means fully furnished apartments sourced for business travellers, relocating employees and project teams. Stays typically run 14 nights or longer. Apartments include a kitchen, workspace, laundry and Wi-Fi, and cost significantly less per night than equivalent hotels over an extended stay.
How long can you stay in a serviced apartment in Australia?
Serviced apartments in Australia accommodate stays from a few nights to 12 months or more. Extended stay rates, which are lower nightly rates, typically apply from 28 nights. Corporate placements, executive relocations and project teams commonly book for 30 to 180 nights across cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
How much does corporate accommodation cost in Australia?
Corporate furnished apartments in Australia range from about $150 to $400 per night depending on city, size and inclusions. Extended stays of 28 nights or more attract lower nightly rates. Over a 90-day project placement, corporate housing can reduce accommodation costs by up to 40 per cent compared to equivalent hotel rates.
What is LAFHA and how does it apply to corporate accommodation in Australia?
LAFHA stands for Living Away From Home Allowance. It is an Australian tax concession that can reduce the taxable value of accommodation benefits paid by employers for staff working away from their usual home. The Australian Taxation Office sets annual conditions and substantiation rules. Always seek independent tax advice for your situation.
Is corporate accommodation safer than Airbnb for business travellers?
Quality furnished apartments in commercial buildings offer consistent safety standards, professional management and clear legal liability. Peer-to-peer platforms like Airbnb use individual hosts whose standards vary. For corporate travel managers with a duty of care obligation to employees, commercially managed corporate accommodation is the lower-risk choice.
What is the difference between a serviced apartment and a hotel for corporate stays?
Serviced apartments are typically 40 to 50 per cent larger than hotel rooms and include a full kitchen, separate living area and laundry. Over stays of 28 nights or more, they cost significantly less per night. Hotels suit short overnight trips; furnished apartments suit project teams, relocations and executive stays.
Can Extended Stays source corporate accommodation for a whole team?
Yes. Extended Stays sources options for individual executives, small teams and large project groups. We can find multiple apartments in the same building or precinct so teams stay close together. Briefs for 5 or 50 people are handled the same way: submit your requirements and we source options to suit.
Does corporate accommodation in Australia include bills and Wi-Fi?
Most corporate-grade furnished apartments include electricity, water, Wi-Fi and weekly housekeeping in the quoted rate. Always confirm inclusions when reviewing options. Extended Stays surfaces this detail in every set of options we provide so there are no surprises on checkout.
How does FBT apply when a company pays for employee accommodation?
When an employer pays for an employee's accommodation away from their usual home, Fringe Benefits Tax may apply. The Australian Taxation Office publishes annual FBT guidance. A LAFHA concession may reduce the taxable value for eligible employees. Extended Stays provides itemised documentation to support your FBT records. Seek independent tax advice.
What Australian cities does Extended Stays cover for corporate accommodation?
Extended Stays sources corporate accommodation in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin and many regional centres including mining hubs in the Pilbara and infrastructure corridors in Queensland and New South Wales. If you have a location not listed, submit a brief and we will source available options.