What percentage does Purple charge?

Request a written quotation for your property. The agreed management share, calculation basis, inclusions and separate costs should be stated in your agreement.

Are setup and property costs the same as a management fee?

No. Furnishing, utilities, repairs, cleaning and permit-related charges are separate cost categories. Ask which are included, separately invoiced or paid directly by you.

Does a lower management fee guarantee a higher owner payout?

No. Revenue, available nights, service scope and total costs all affect the outcome. Compare like-for-like proposals and actual statements where available.

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How Purple’s management share works

Purple’s published service model is a share of rental revenue, with no fixed monthly management fee and no management charge until the home is live and booking. Cleaning and approved operating costs are itemised separately. Ask for a property-specific written quotation: this page does not publish a standard commission percentage or replace the management agreement.

Compare the calculation basis, not just the percentage

Ask whether the share applies to gross accommodation revenue or a different agreed amount. Confirm how channel commissions, discounts, cancellations, refunds, cleaning charges and taxes are treated. Two offers with the same percentage can produce different deductions if their fee bases differ.

Management: listing preparation, pricing reviews, guest communication, housekeeping coordination, maintenance follow-up and owner reporting. Confirm the included scope.
Distribution: booking-platform charges and payment processing, where applicable. Confirm who pays each charge.
Property operation: utilities, internet, supplies, linen replacement, cleaning, maintenance and building service charges. Identify costs paid directly by the owner.
Launch: furnishing, photography, repairs, permit-related charges and initial setup. Ask for approval before expenditure.
Tax: ask whether applicable VAT is included in quoted charges and obtain advice appropriate to your ownership and operating structure.

Read the owner statement from revenue to payout

Start with the period’s accommodation revenue. Reconcile refunds and channel deductions, then the management charge and approved property costs. Check any adjustments, opening balances and payment timing. An owner payout is not automatically the property’s net investment return: costs paid outside the statement still matter.

Questions to put in the proposal

Ask for a sample statement with personal information removed. Request written answers about expense approvals, repair limits, supporting receipts, owner-use dates, cancellations, guest damage handling, termination notice and the handover of listings and keys. Keep a copy of the agreed inventory.

Management share or fixed rent?

A fixed-rent arrangement and a management agreement allocate revenue and operating risk differently. Neither is automatically better. Compare payment obligations, counterparty reliability, property-use rights, costs, termination conditions and the downside if bookings fall. See the comparison of fixed rent and management fees.

Get a quote for your property

Share the building, bedrooms, furnishing status, intended launch date and personal-use plans. Purple can discuss the appropriate management scope alongside a personalised revenue assessment. For the day-to-day service, explore short-term rental management.

Updated 21 September 2026 · Purple Holiday Homes

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