How much does Airbnb management cost in Malta?
Solea's management fee starts from 20% of net rental revenue (after platform fees, guest cleaning fees and hospitality VAT). For whole blocks or owners with several units, it can go down to 15%. Guests pay the cleaning fee, which includes rubbish disposal. Maintenance is charged at the hourly rates in your agreement, and parts are extra. We confirm the rate for your property before you sign.
What does a short-let management company do for the owner?
Solea runs the whole operation. We manage the listings, set nightly prices, look after guests, clean between stays with our own team, coordinate repairs and apply for the MTA licence on your behalf. You get a notification for every new booking, a live view of bookings and fees during the month, and a detailed statement with your monthly payout. Across our homes we have 2,650+ guest reviews, rated 4.87★ on Airbnb (as of 1 Nov 2026), and we hold Airbnb Superhost status.
What is included in the management fee, and what is charged separately?
Included: listing management, dynamic pricing, guest communication, booking administration, owner reporting and supplier coordination. Charged separately: maintenance, at the hourly rates in your agreement, plus parts. Guests pay the cleaning fee for each stay, and rubbish disposal is part of it. For any expense over €50, we speak to you before going ahead.
Do I need an MTA licence to rent my apartment short-term in Malta? Who handles it?
Yes, short-let properties in Malta need a licence from the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). Solea applies for it on your behalf and handles the full process. Send us your property details and we tell you exactly what we need from you.
How is the owner paid, and how often? What does the owner statement show?
Owners are paid monthly, at the start of the following month, with a detailed statement of your bookings and fees. You don't have to wait for month-end: you have a live view of bookings and fees during the month, and a notification every time a new booking comes in.
Who cleans between guests, and who pays for it?
Our own cleaning team prepares the property between every stay. The guest pays the cleaning fee, and rubbish disposal is included in it.
What happens if something breaks during a guest's stay?
The guest reports it to our team and we arrange the repair. For anything over €50, we contact you first. Maintenance is charged at the hourly rates in your agreement, and parts are extra.
How long is the contract, and can I leave?
The contract runs for one year, with a three-month notice period. The services, fee and notice terms are all set out in a written management agreement that you see before signing.
Can you take over a listing that is already live on Airbnb or Booking.com?
Yes. We take over listings that are already live on Airbnb and Booking.com, and your reviews stay with the listing. First, we run an optimisation process to bring the property up to the Solea standard.
Which areas do you cover?
All around Malta. We do not manage short-let properties in Gozo.
Do you set the nightly prices? How?
Yes. Our pricing managers set nightly rates dynamically, adjusting to demand. You can set a minimum price. We recommend agreeing it together first, so the minimum does not leave money on the table.
How are guests supported, day and night?
Our team supports guests around 20 hours a day by WhatsApp, email, phone and the booking platforms' messaging. Outside those hours guests can still call us, and when a guest is checking in after midnight, someone is always on call.
Can the same company manage my holiday flat and the block it is in?
Yes. Solea Holiday Homes can manage your short-let flat, and Solea Condominium Management can administer the block it is in. They are two separate services from the same group. See soleacondominium.com for the block service.
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