How to choose a property manager for your Levi holiday home
Four types of provider
Type
What they do
Suits
Rental agency
Listings, bookings, check-in, cleaning
Owners who handle the home themselves
Full-service manager
Rental plus maintenance, owner requests, reporting
Owners abroad who want one contact
Cleaning or key-holding only
Changeovers or checks
Owners who take their own bookings
Direct-booking support
Website and direct bookings
Distinctive homes with repeat guests
12 questions to ask
01
What exactly is included in the fee, and what costs extra?
02
Is the fee a percentage of booking revenue, net or gross of platform fees?
03
Can I block dates for my own stays, and at what notice?
04
What do monthly owner statements show? Can I see an example?
05
Who responds to emergencies, and how quickly?
06
Up to what amount can you approve repairs without asking me?
07
How are guests vetted, and are damage deposits taken?
08
How are rates set through the season?
09
Do you build direct bookings, or only use platforms?
10
Who owns the listings, reviews and guest data if we part ways?
11
What is the contract length and notice period?
12
What insurance do you hold, and what should I hold?
Red flags
Guaranteed income figures, or yields without a written basis
Unclear fees, or charges added to every job
Long contracts with no exit before peak season
No written reporting, or no English contact
Listings, reviews or guest data held in the manager's name only
How we answer these questions
Uniikki's rental management is 20% of stay revenue plus €395 onboarding, with owner stays at any time, monthly English statements, same-day local response and direct bookings built alongside the platforms.
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Ask us the 12 questionsFrequently asked questions
What fees do holiday home property managers charge in Levi?
Booking-only agencies in Finland typically take about 15–20% of rental income. Full-service management, including cleaning, check-ins and maintenance, is usually quoted individually. Always check whether the percentage is on gross or net revenue, and exactly what's included.
How long should a property management contract be?
Look for a contract with a clear notice period and the option to leave outside peak season, rather than a long fixed term. Check who keeps the listings, reviews and guest data if you part ways, and how existing bookings are handled.
Can I switch property manager mid-season?
Yes, but plan the handover around existing bookings. Agree who honours booked stays, how listings, reviews and guest contacts transfer, and when keys and access codes change. Switching between seasons, usually in spring or autumn, causes least disruption.