Kammili Properties manages your short-let property end-to-end for a single management fee. Across the UK, Airbnb management fees range from 10% to 30%. Ours is charged on net booking revenue, what remains after the booking platform's service fee, with no setup fee, no exit fee and no minimum contract.
Before comparing providers, it helps to understand how fee models work. The structure matters as much as the headline percentage.
| Fee Model | How It Works | Best For | Kammili Properties’ Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of revenue | Fee is a % of booking income (charged on gross or net, depending on the provider) | Owners who want aligned incentives | ✓ 15% of net booking revenue |
| Flat monthly fee | Fixed charge regardless of occupancy | Predictable budgeting; risks misaligned incentives | ✗ Not used |
| Hybrid | Base fee + per-booking commission | Partial alignment | ✗ Not used |
A revenue-percentage model means the manager only earns more when you earn more. If your property sits empty, so does the fee.
Take a typical Manchester or Liverpool property generating £1,500 in gross bookings across a calendar month. Here's where every pound goes:
| Item | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Gross booking revenue | £1,500 |
| Airbnb platform fee (approx. 18.6%) | −£279.00 |
| Net booking revenue | £1,221.00 |
| Kammili Properties management fee (15% of net) | −£183.15 |
| Cleaning fee (mostly charged to the guest) | approx. £30 on larger homes |
| Owner payout | £1,037.85 |
Cleaning fee is platform and property specific. All invoices are provided in the monthly report to the owner.
Guest messaging, check-ins, and maintenance coordination add up to a full-time operational load. For most property owners, self-managing costs more in time than the management fee saves in cash. Beyond the time argument, our software captures event-surge pricing that self-managing landlords consistently undercharge for. The gap between a flat nightly rate and a concert-weekend rate is rarely marginal. For landlords dealing with the Renters’ Rights Act, short-let management is also a credible income hedge worth weighing carefully.
One honest caveat: quiet months happen, and returns are not guaranteed. Dynamic pricing minimises seasonal troughs but doesn't eliminate them. The aim is to significantly outperform long-term rental yields across the year.
See what people say about the difference it's made for their properties, or learn more about Krishna Kammili and how the business was built.
Typically 10–30% of booking revenue. Kammili Properties charges a flat 15% (VAT Not Applicable) with no setup, exit, or hidden fees.
Net booking revenue, after the booking platform's service fee has been deducted. This is stated upfront, so there are no surprises on your payout statement. The worked example above shows exactly how it's calculated.
No, and that's a good thing. Cleaning fees are charged directly to the guest at booking and don't come out of your payout.
None. A simple monthly rolling contract, with no onboarding charge and no exit penalty.
Yes. Owner blocks can be placed at any time via the dashboard.
Usually around 7 days from onboarding, covering photography, listing creation, pricing calibration, and compliance checks. It can run up to 14 days where outstanding compliance certificates (such as Gas Safe or EICR) need to be arranged first.
Short-let income is generally VAT-exempt for individual properties. But if your total taxable turnover across all short-let properties exceeds the VAT registration threshold (£90,000 in 2025/26), you must register for VAT and charge it on bookings. This typically affects landlords with three or more high-performing properties, or those operating through a limited company structure. Speak to a qualified UK accountant or VAT specialist before scaling your portfolio.
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