Full Management
Hands-off, end-to-end management. Marketing, bookings, guest communications, key holding, changeover cleaning, maintenance coordination, statements. The agency runs the property; you receive the monthly remittance.
15–25% commissionFrom hands-off full management to changeover-cleaning-only, we match Cornwall holiday-let owners with vetted local agencies. Transparent commission, accredited operators, no national call-centre middlemen. Request a free proposal below.
The peaks are higher (and the Saturday changeover bottleneck more brutal). The regulation is tighter — Cornwall Council's second-home Council Tax premium and the 140-day business-rates threshold both bite. The 2025 abolition of the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime has reshaped the maths for everyone, new owners and seasoned investors alike. And the gap between a well-run let and a poorly-run let is wider here than almost anywhere else in the UK — the right agency can lift a 4-bed Padstow property's gross by 20% on the same property, same bed count, same year.
We're a lead-gen service — to be straight with you: we don't manage properties ourselves, we match you with someone who does. Our network is Cornwall holiday-let management agencies with Public Liability cover, ideally Client Money Protection, and accreditation through Quality in Tourism / VisitEngland or membership of The Property Ombudsman. Tell us your postcode, bedroom count and target service level, and we'll route you to one or two agencies that actually cover your patch — not a national broker selling your details five times over.
One match, one agency, one proposal. No high-pressure call-centre call-backs.
Fill in the quote form: postcode, bedroom count, target service level (full management, key holding, changeover cleaning, guest comms, letting-only) and any specifics (hot tub, off-grid, listed property).
We pass your details to one or two Cornwall agencies covering your area and service mix. They contact you direct — proposal with commission %, what's included, contract terms, references.
The chosen agency onboards your property: photography, listings, calendar, key handover, cleaning rota, guest comms. You sign the contract; bookings start flowing through.
From full hands-off management to letting-only listings — pick the level of involvement that matches your time, location and portfolio.
Hands-off, end-to-end management. Marketing, bookings, guest communications, key holding, changeover cleaning, maintenance coordination, statements. The agency runs the property; you receive the monthly remittance.
15–25% commissionLocal key holder for owners self-managing bookings but needing on-the-ground cover for changeovers, emergencies, contractor access and late arrivals. Retainer plus call-out pricing.
From £30/mo + call-outsSame-day Saturday turnovers, linen change, hot-tub sanitising, deep cleans between seasons. Cornwall cleaners who know the holiday-let standard — photo-evidenced handovers, restock, issue flagging.
From £60/turnOutsource the 24/7 inbox. Inquiry response within SLA, booking confirmations, pre-stay info, mid-stay problem triage, review chasing — all on your channels, in your name. The new middle-ground service.
From £30/mo per propertyDIY-friendly. Professional photography, listing copy, multi-channel OTA setup (Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo), dynamic pricing, calendar sync. You handle keys, cleaning and guests. Save the commission.
5–10% or flat feeMost owners aren't sure which service mix is right until they've talked to one or two agencies. Drop your postcode and bedroom count — we'll match you with an agency that can advise on the right service level without obligation.
Free proposalIndicative Cornwall pricing. Each match comes with a written proposal — figures below are the typical 2026 starting points.
Marketing-only: photography, listings, pricing, calendar sync. You handle the rest. Often a flat setup fee instead.
End-to-end. Marketing, bookings, guest comms, cleaning, key holding, maintenance, statements.
Monthly retainer + £30–£60 per call-out. For self-managing owners who need local cover.
Per turnover. 2-bed cottage £60–£90, 3-bed £80–£140, 4-bed £130–£200. Linen typically extra.
Most agencies charge VAT at standard rate on commission and fees. Setup fees (£300–£1,200) are typical for new properties.
Our network of vetted agencies covers every corner of Cornwall. Pick your nearest town for local-specific information.
The questions Cornwall holiday-let owners ask before appointing an agency — answered honestly.
Full management commission in Cornwall typically runs 15–25% of gross bookings. Letting-only (marketing + OTA listings, you handle everything else) is usually 5–10% commission or a flat setup fee of £400–£1,200. Key holding is £30–£80/month per property plus £30–£60 per call-out. Changeover cleaning is priced per turn — 2-bed cottage £60–£90, 4-bed £130–£200. Guest communications outsourcing runs £30–£120/month per property. Setup fees for new properties under full management £300–£1,200 covering photography and OTA setup. Most agency commission is VAT-standard-rated.
Yes — the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime was abolished from 6 April 2025. Holiday let income is now treated as standard residential rental income for tax purposes: no more Business Asset Disposal Relief on sale (now a flat 24% Capital Gains Tax for most owners), no more Capital Allowances on fittings, no pension contributions counted from FHL profits, and joint owners can no longer split profits flexibly between spouses. The change affects new and existing FHL owners alike. See our FHL changes guide for what (if anything) you can still do.
From April 2023, English holiday lets must be available for 140+ days AND actually let for 70+ days per year to qualify for business rates. Below that threshold, you pay Council Tax — and Cornwall Council applies a 100% second-home premium in many parishes (doubling the bill). Above the threshold, you're typically eligible for Small Business Rate Relief, which can wipe the bill entirely for small properties. The maths often strongly favours business rates if you can hit the let-day threshold. See our business rates vs council tax guide.
Yes. From 1 October 2023, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 explicitly applies to all short-term holiday accommodation in England, including small properties sleeping fewer than 8 (the previous exemption was removed). A documented Fire Risk Assessment is mandatory, plus interlinked smoke alarms in escape routes, CO alarms where there's a fuel-burning appliance, and clear escape routes with fire-safe furnishings. A competent owner can do their own FRA; pros typically charge £150–£500. Penalties for non-compliance can be unlimited. See our fire safety guide.
Specialist holiday let insurance — not a standard landlord or homeowner policy, both of which usually exclude short-term holiday lets. Public Liability cover of £2–£5m is standard (most management agencies require evidence at this level). Add buildings, contents (replacement-cost basis), and ideally loss of income for chain breaks or insurable damage. UK specialist holiday-let insurers include Schofields, Boundless, Towergate and Pikl. Annual premium for a 3-bed Cornwall cottage typically £350–£800. See our insurance guide.
Depends on income, location and time. Rough rule: if your property grosses £25,000+ per year AND you live more than 30 minutes from it, full management almost always wins on a quality-adjusted basis (better photography, dynamic pricing, multi-channel listings, and the time savings tend to outweigh the 15–25% commission). Under £15,000 gross AND within 30 minutes, DIY usually wins. Between those, the right answer depends on whether you'd hire the staff anyway (cleaners, key holder), how much your time is worth, and how much you enjoy the marketing side. See our DIY vs management company guide.
Gross yields vary enormously by location. Padstow / Rock / Daymer Bay 4-bed cottages routinely gross £40,000–£60,000+. St Ives 3-bed £30,000–£50,000. Newquay family-let 3-bed £25,000–£40,000. Mid-Cornwall (Truro, Falmouth, Helston) 2–3 bed £15,000–£28,000. Rural Cornwall (Bodmin Moor, Launceston, deep Liskeard) £12,000–£24,000. Occupancy typically 50–70% of available nights. Net is roughly 50–65% of gross after cleaning, insurance, OTA fees, business rates, maintenance and agency commission. See our yields guide for the detailed 2026 breakdown.