Airbnb management fees in the UK, with nothing hidden.
One management fee, charged on what your property earns. No commission padding, no admin surcharges, no markup on guest cleans. Just a clear percentage and a short list of optional extras you opt into.
Every charge is on this page.
Lowest rate on our 12-month plan.
Roll-on monthly or commit for a better rate.
Pick the term that suits you. The longer you commit, the less you pay.
Our management fee is a simple percentage of gross booking revenue. There's a £150 minimum monthly management charge to cover fixed costs if your property is unavailable.
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Roll-on, roll-off, ideal if you want to test the model before committing.
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A balanced commitment that unlocks a meaningfully lower management fee.
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Our best rate. Also gets you 25% off the onboarding fee.
Luxury homes: greater discounts are available for luxury and high nightly-rate properties. We also discount further based on the number of homes you have with us.
Compare what you get on each plan.
Every plan includes our full management service. Longer commitments unlock extra perks and a lower management fee.
| Feature | Flexible22% + VAT | 6 Months18% + VAT | 12 Months10% + VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee (of gross booking revenue) | 22% + VAT | 18% + VAT | 10% + VAT |
| Minimum term | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
| Minimum monthly management charge | £150 | £150 | £150 |
| Onboarding fee discount | — | — | 25% off |
| Listing creation & optimisation | |||
| Dynamic pricing & revenue management | |||
| Multi-platform distribution (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) | |||
| 24/7 guest communication | |||
| Guest vetting & ID verification | |||
| Cleaning & laundry coordination (charged to guest) | |||
| Restocking of consumables | |||
| Routine property inspections | |||
| Maintenance coordination | |||
| Monthly owner statement & payouts | |||
| Dedicated account manager | |||
| Damage claim handling | |||
| Priority support & response | — | ||
| Quarterly performance review | — | ||
| Annual deep clean (included) | — | — | |
| Free re-shoot of listing photography (yearly) | — | — | |
| Tailored marketing campaigns on direct channel | — | — |
A one-off fee to get your property guest-ready, properly.
Onboarding isn't as quick or cheap as it looks. We've broken down exactly what goes into it below so there are no surprises. Sign a 12-month plan and the onboarding fee drops by 25%.
| Size | Flexible / 6 Mo. | 12 Mo. (−25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | £570 + VAT | £427.50 + VAT |
| 2 Bed | £600 + VAT | £450.00 + VAT |
| 3 Bed | £630 + VAT | £472.50 + VAT |
| 4 Bed | £660 + VAT | £495.00 + VAT |
| 5 Bed | £690 + VAT | £517.50 + VAT |
| 5+ Bed | POA | POA |
What's actually in the onboarding fee?
For complete transparency, here's everything we do (and pay for) to get a 1-bed live and earning. Total cost to us: £655 + VAT. We charge £570 + VAT on flexible terms, subsidising the rest.
- Staging for marketing images£55.00 + VAT
- Professional photography & editing£170.00 + £30 per additional bedroom + VAT
- Key safe purchase & installation (x2)£60.00 + VAT
- Additional key cutting£20.00 + VAT
- Health & Safety risk assessment£80.00 + VAT
- Legionnaires risk assessment£40.00 + VAT
- Fire escape plan creation£65.00 + VAT
- Operational inspection£25.00 + VAT
- In-house info-point creation & installation (x3)£75.00 + VAT
- Virtual guest guide creation£65.00 + VAT
Already have key safes, keys, or marketing-quality images? We'll remove those line items from your onboarding fee — a 1-bed could drop as low as £265 + VAT.
Bolt-ons you only pay for if you want them.
We don't bundle extras into the management fee. If you want them, they're priced clearly below. If you don't, they're not on your invoice.
Smart noise & air sensor
Noise, smoking and temperature monitoring to protect your property.
£18.99 / month
CCTV + hourly checks
External CCTV with monitored hourly checks, 9am–1am.
£24.99 / month
24/7 security cover
Round-the-clock security response service.
£24.99 / month
Smart-lock guest-code sync
Unique guest codes generated and revoked automatically per booking.
£4.99 / month
Smart thermostat sync (Inspire)
Energy-saving heating control tied to occupancy.
£2.99 / month
Smart thermostat sync (other brands)
Compatible with most systems.
£4.99 / month
For smart sensors and CCTV we purchase the devices outright; your monthly payment covers the device cost plus the ongoing subscription.
The only other things you could be billed for.
We don't bury extras inside the management fee. The list below is exhaustive — if it's not on this page, it's not on your invoice.
Non-standard call-out
e.g. attending a mortgage valuation or third-party inspection on your behalf.
£50 + £20 per extra hour
Direct booking platform fee
Payment processing & marketing for bookings taken through our own direct channel.
5% per direct booking
How much could your property earn?
Instant estimate based on live ADR & occupancy data across our managed portfolio.
Your pricing questions, answered.
UK Airbnb management fees usually range from 12% to 25% of booking revenue. At AV Property our fees start at 10% + VAT on a 12-month plan, 18% + VAT on 6 months, and 22% + VAT on our flexible rolling contract. There's a minimum monthly management charge of £150 to cover fixed costs if the property is unavailable.
Yes. The onboarding fee covers professional photography, staging, key safes, health & safety assessments, fire escape plans, in-house info-points and a virtual guest guide. It starts at £570 + VAT for a 1-bed on the flexible plan, or £427.50 + VAT on a 12-month plan (25% off). If you already have some of these in place we'll reduce the fee accordingly.
No. All prices shown exclude VAT. VAT is added at the prevailing UK rate.
Cleaning is charged to the guest as part of their booking, not to you. Our management fee covers listing, pricing, guest communication, payouts and reporting. The only items billed separately are optional upgrades (smart sensors, CCTV, security service), non-standard call-outs and a 5% platform fee on direct bookings.
Yes. We discount the management fee further when you have several properties with us, and we offer enhanced rates for luxury and high nightly-rate homes. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
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