Long-stay accommodation for construction teams
Easy accommodation for your business needs.
We handle the logistics and work directly with hosts to deliver flexible, cost-effective long-stay housing for construction teams.
Sydney, NSW
WorkingHomes 2026
Perth, WA
- Average Savings
- 15–30%
- versus booking through major platforms
- Monthly Consolidated Invoice
- 1
- per project — PO and cost-code ready
- Placement Response
- 24-Hour
- from brief to shortlist, Mon–Fri
(00)About WorkingHomes
We house construction crews in homes near their sites. We work directly with hosts, look after your team for weeks or months, and send one invoice a month — so your project spends less and your site team spends no time on bookings.
- Who we serve
- Project managers, site supervisors and operations teams on construction projects of every size.
- How
- Brokered, contracted and looked after by real people. Not a listings platform.
(01) For construction
Housing your crew shouldn't be a second job.
Project managers and operations teams brief us once and receive a shortlist of vetted, direct-rate accommodation near site — no hours lost to search, no surprise fees.
- 01
Direct rates, no platform mark-up
We book directly with hosts at long-stay rates, so the 15–30% that normally disappears into platform fees and nightly pricing stays in your project budget.
- 02
Zero time spent searching
Send the location, crew size and dates. We source, verify and shortlist suitable properties — typically within 24 hours.
- 03
One consolidated monthly invoice
Every property and every crew member on a single invoice, with PO numbers and cost codes your finance team can process in minutes.
- 04
Fast, dedicated client servicing
A named account manager handles extensions, crew changes, check-ins and any on-site issues — 7 days a week.
(02) Savings calculator
See what platform fees are costing your project.
Drag the sliders to compare booking your crew through major platforms with going direct through WorkingHomes.
Typical long-stay rate before platform fees. Adjust for your region.
- Average nightly rate
- A$160 per worker, before fees
- Platform & service fees
- 15% blended, as charged by major platforms
- Direct long-stay discount
- 8% off the base rate for long stays
Estimated project savings
A$37,094
20% less than platform pricing · 1,008 worker-nights
- Platform fees avoided
- A$24,192
- Long-stay discount
- A$12,902
Estimates only — your written quote reflects real rates for your location, dates and rooms.
(03) How it works
From project brief to move-in, in three steps.
No marketplaces to trawl, no nightly rate roulette. One brief, one shortlist, one invoice.
-
Share the location, team size, start date and duration — plus any must-haves like parking for vehicles, twin-share limits or maximum travel time to site.
Takes about 2 minutes
-
We find suitable homes near your site at long-stay rates that bypass platform fees, and send you a shortlist with photos, inclusions and project totals.
Shortlist within 24 hours
-
Approve the shortlist and we handle agreements, keys and check-in. You receive one consolidated monthly invoice for the whole crew, and we stay on call for the life of the project.
One invoice, every month
Step 01 — Takes about 2 minutes
(04)Our approach
We don't list properties. We place crews.
One brief in.
Location, crew size, dates. That is all we need to start.
One shortlist out.
Vetted homes near site, priced at long-stay rates.
One invoice a month.
Every property and every worker, reconciled in a single document.
(05) Contact us
Tell us what you need.
Brief us on your project — one short form, and a real person follows up within 24 hours.
Request received.
Thanks — a placements specialist will be in touch within 24 hours (Mon–Fri) with a shortlist and indicative pricing. Keep an eye on your inbox.
Thanks for registering.
We'll review your property details and reach out to talk through rates, terms and upcoming crew demand in your area.
(06) FAQ
Straight answers before you book.
Payment terms, damages, contract lengths — the questions we get asked before every placement.
All questions
01 How much can we realistically save compared with booking platforms?
Most projects land between 15% and 30% below platform pricing. The saving comes from two places: the service fees that platforms add (typically around 15% combined), and the long-stay rates available when booking directly with hosts. Use the calculator for a quick estimate — your firm quote reflects live rates for your location and dates.
02 How does invoicing work?
You receive one consolidated invoice per month covering every property and every crew member, broken down by project. We include your PO number and cost codes so finance can process it without chasing receipts. Standard terms are 14 days from invoice; extended terms are available for approved accounts.
03 What is the minimum contract length?
Our minimum placement is 4 weeks. After the initial term, stays roll on a weekly basis so you can extend or wind down as the project schedule changes — just give us 14 days notice.
04 What happens if our project dates shift or the crew size changes?
It happens on every project, so it is built into how we work. Tell your account manager as soon as you know and we adjust the booking, add or release rooms, and update the following invoice. Changes inside the notice window may incur the property’s agreed cancellation terms, which we always share with you up front.
05 Who is responsible for damages and house rules?
Every placement is covered by a conduct and damages agreement signed by your company. Properties are condition-reported at check-in and check-out, and WorkingHomes coordinates any repairs or issues directly with the property owner — so your team never has to.