Property management

Your property, managed to perfection.

Whether you choose the higher returns of holiday letting or the steady income of a long-term lease, we manage every detail, from the first guest or tenant to every monthly statement.

Guest-ready bedroom with fresh linen and a sunset view of Table Mountain across the bay

Why owners choose us

Your property, working harder

Owners entrust their homes to us because we treat each one as an investment to be grown, and as a home to be protected.

Stronger returns

In Cape Town, well-managed short-term letting can earn considerably more than a conventional lease.

An international clientele

Guests from Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States return to us each year.

Your home, when you want it

Block out the dates you wish to stay, and your home continues to earn for you while you are away.

Never left empty

Regular guests, housekeeping and inspections keep an occupied, well cared-for home safe and secure.

Time returned to you

Hosting can quickly become a second job. We handle every message, booking and detail on your behalf.

Complete transparency

Clear monthly and annual statements, with invoices and records available whenever you need them.

Two ways to manage your home

Short-term management

Holiday and corporate stays

Your home presented as a private retreat and hosted to a five-star standard. We manage pricing, listings and every guest, so your property earns the highest possible income in season and stays in demand all year.

Best for owners who want the strongest returns and the freedom to enjoy their home between bookings.

What we take care of

Listings on Airbnb, Booking.com, LekkeSlaap and our direct-booking site
Seasonal pricing, benchmarked against comparable homes
Guests selected on their past reviews, with ID for everyone staying
Personal check-in and check-out for every stay
Professional housekeeping, laundry and fresh linen
Guest messages, the booking calendar and emergencies handled
Maintenance and inventory checks after every departure
A detailed owner statement every month

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Long-term management

Twelve-month leases

Steady, predictable income from carefully vetted tenants. We manage the lease from signing to renewal, collect the rent every month and look after the property as if it were our own, so you never have to.

Best for owners who prefer reliable monthly income, minimal turnover and less wear on the property.

What we take care of

Tenant vetting: credit checks, references and affordability
Lease drafted, signed and managed through to renewal
Deposit held in an interest-bearing account, as the law requires
Ingoing, outgoing and bi-annual inspections with photo reports
Rent collected monthly, with arrears escalated without delay
Maintenance through our trusted contractors, or your own
Notices for insurance renewals, escalations and tenant moves
Monthly and annual statements, ready for your accountant

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Year-round income

No quiet season

Our hybrid approach keeps short-term homes earning through the winter, and every lease in front of the right people.

Off-season

Mid-term winter lets

In the quieter months, we let short-term homes for three to seven months to a single guest, often a corporate client or a relocating family. You earn dependable income, and the guest pays for water and electricity.

3–7 months

Lease term

One guest

Corporate or relocating

Utilities

Paid by the guest

Marketing

Premium portal placement

Every twelve-month lease and winter let is marketed on Property24 and Private Property, where we invest in featured placement to keep your home at the top of search results and in front of qualified tenants.

Featured

On both leading portals

Top ranked

In every search

Let sooner

Qualified tenants

At a glance

Compare	Short-term	Long-term
Income	Higher, varies with the season	Steady and predictable
Your own use	Yes, between bookings	Not during the lease
Furnishing	Fully furnished and styled	Furnished or unfurnished
Utilities	Paid by the owner	Paid by the tenant
Wear and tear	Higher, with regular turnover	Lower, with one household
Our involvement	Daily, with every guest	Monthly, and whenever needed

Not sure which suits your property? Enter your own figures in our calculator, or ask us for a written comparison.

Compare the returns

Your journey with us

1

Consultation

We meet in person or by video to understand your home, your goals and your timeline.
2

Appraisal and agreement

A rental appraisal, an insurance review, a formal agreement and an ingoing inspection.
3

Preparation and launch

Your home is prepared and listed, or the right tenant is found, vetted and placed.
4

Ongoing care

Ongoing care, with live reporting through Guesty or PayProp and one person accountable.

Short-term preparation

Ready for its first guest

Before your home welcomes anyone, we prepare it properly. Every partnership begins with a formal management agreement and a detailed ingoing inspection.

Property inspection

A thorough walk-through to agree exactly what the home needs before listing.

Ingoing inventory

A complete record of furniture, fittings and contents, signed off with you.

Interior design

An optional consultation to style the home so it photographs beautifully.

Professional photography

Images that show the home at its best and set it apart on every platform.

House manual

A clear guide for guests covering access, appliances and the house rules.

Pricing strategy

Rates set from real market data and adjusted as seasonal demand moves.

Every mandate is formalised in writing, with ingoing and outgoing inspections for its full duration.

Owner technology

Complete visibility, wherever you are

Every home we manage is supported by a leading platform, giving you secure, real-time access to your property, its bookings and its finances from anywhere in the world.

Short-term · Guesty

Your private owner portal

Guesty is the platform behind many of the world’s leading holiday rental managers. Your personal portal shows exactly how your home is performing, day by day.

A live calendar showing every reservation, across every platform, in one view
Book your own stays, or stays for family and friends, directly in the portal
Reservation and guest details for each booking, as they happen
Owner statements generated automatically every month, ready to download
Performance insights on occupancy, revenue and guest reviews
Cleaning and inspection photos shared after each stay, on web or mobile app

Long-term · PayProp

Transparent rental payments

PayProp is a bank-integrated rental payment platform trusted by thousands of property professionals. Every rand paid by your tenant is tracked, reconciled and reported to you.

A bank-integrated platform, so rent is collected and reconciled in real time
Live statements in the PayProp Owner app, rather than once a month
Fully itemised statements showing rent, contractor payments and fees
Contractor invoices paid and receipted transparently through the platform
Tenants receive automated invoices, reminders and their own payment portal
A complete payment and communication record, should arrears ever arise

Let us look after your home.

Tell us about your property and we will recommend the management option that suits it best.

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