If you own a holiday let or short-term rental in Norwich, you’ve probably asked yourself this: should I manage it myself or pay for a management company? On the surface, keeping control might look cheaper. But once you factor in time, stress, and lost bookings, the numbers tell a different story.
What does an Airbnb management company actually do?
A professional management company handles the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Typical services include:
In other words: everything that keeps your property running while you focus on the income, not the admin.
How much does Airbnb management cost in Norwich?
Most Norwich Airbnb management companies charge a percentage of the booking revenue, usually between 12–20%depending on what’s included.
At first glance, that might feel like money out of your pocket. But the reality is:
In many cases, the uplift in earnings more than covers the management fee.
What are the benefits compared to self-managing?
Here’s the reality check:
DIY Hosting:
Managed Hosting:
Common misconceptions about management companies
“I’ll lose control of my property.”
No – you still own the property and decide availability. A good management company acts as your partner, not your replacement.
“It’s too expensive.”
Factor in the hidden costs of stress, poor reviews, and lost bookings. In most cases, self-managing costs more in the long run.
“I can handle it myself.”
Sure, for one booking a month. But once you hit steady occupancy, the workload becomes a full-time job.
Case study: A Norwich host’s experience
One landlord we worked with was managing their two-bed flat themselves. They averaged 55% occupancy and struggled with last-minute guest issues. After switching to management, occupancy jumped to 78% within three months, and revenue increased by over 30% — even after fees.
So… is it worth it?
For most Norwich hosts, yes. Hiring a management company means:
The only hosts who might not benefit are those with very low-availability properties (e.g. they only rent out a spare room a few weeks a year).
Next Step
If you’re curious about how much more your property could earn with management, get in touch with Swift Host today.
