{"id":6665,"date":"2026-10-23T07:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T05:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcnflatmanagement.com\/?p=6665"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:09:16","slug":"how-much-does-a-property-manager-for-tourist-apartments-earns-including-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcnflatmanagement.com\/en\/cuanto-cobra-gestora-pisos-turisticos-que-incluye-comision\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a tourist apartment manager earn and what does the commission include?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A tourist apartment manager can charge setting up a commission on reservations or working with a guaranteed income model<\/strong>. At BCN Flat Management, the management of apartments with tourist license starts from 20 % + VAT<\/strong> and the one for a half-stay, from 17 % + VAT<\/strong>. In tourist apartments, cleaning is charged to the guest separately.<\/p>\n

To compare budgets, the percentage is not enough: you need to know what revenues are included, what services are included, and what expenses are excluded. Here we explain how our model works and what it is worth checking before signing up.<\/p>\n

How much does a tourist apartment manager earn?<\/h2>\n

There is no universal commission. In the market, there are very different percentages depending on the scope of the service: a management primarily online does not cost the same as a comprehensive management that covers ads, prices, reservations, guests, entries and exits, cleaning, and incidents.<\/p>\n

Therefore, comparing two proposals based solely on the percentage can lead to erroneous conclusions. An apparently cheaper service may leave tasks in the hands of the owner or invoice them separately, and two equal percentages can yield very different results if calculated on different bases.<\/p>\n

Management fees at BCN Flat Management<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nHow it works<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Apartment with tourist license<\/td>\nFrom 20 % + VAT<\/td>\nCommittee on accommodation revenues, after deducting the commissions from the platforms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average stay (1 to 11 months)<\/td>\nFrom 17 % + VAT<\/td>\nManagement on commission with a proposal adapted to the housing situation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guaranteed income<\/td>\nCustomized offer<\/td>\nWe pay the owner a fixed monthly rent agreed upon, regardless of the occupancy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The specific proposal depends on the characteristics and needs of each property, so it is advisable to evaluate the fee along with the scope of the management and the terms of the contract. You can find the details on our page. holiday management prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Commission or guaranteed income: how each model works<\/h2>\n

In the commission model<\/strong>, The owner receives the income from the reservations, and the manager charges a percentage. The result varies depending on the rates, occupancy, seasonality, and the costs of accommodation. The interests of both parties are aligned: if the income from reservations increases, the manager\u2019s remuneration also increases.<\/p>\n

With the Guaranteed rent<\/strong>, The manager pays the owner a fixed amount each month, whether the apartment is booked or not, and assumes the risk of empty nights and price changes. This is not a fee that the owner pays to the manager; it is an income they receive. It is an alternative for those who prioritize predictability.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/th>\nWho assumes the variation in income?<\/th>\nYou might be interested in...<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Committee on Reservations<\/td>\nThe owner<\/td>\nYou want your income to reflect the actual performance of the accommodation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guaranteed income<\/td>\nThe manager<\/td>\nYou prefer to charge a fixed amount each month without depending on occupancy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

At BCN Flat Management we offer both models and analyze which one best suits each property based on its potential, its seasonality, and the level of involvement the owner wishes to maintain.<\/p>\n

On what amount is the commission calculated?<\/h2>\n

It is one of the most important questions before hiring and one of the most overlooked. A percentage cannot be compared if its calculation basis is not known.<\/p>\n

In our commission management, The base is the amount of the accommodation, after deducting the commissions from the platforms.<\/strong>. It does not include cleaning or the tourist tax.<\/p>\n

The commissions of the platforms<\/h3>\n

The commissions of the booking channels They are assumed by the owner<\/strong> and are detailed in the monthly settlement. Depending on the channel and its conditions, they usually fall within the following ranges: between 15 % and 18.5 %<\/strong>. In direct reservations through Fridays Flats, the commission is 10%. 5 %<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These costs are distinct from our management fee and must be taken into account when calculating net income.<\/p>\n

Example of monthly calculation<\/h3>\n