Evolate Properties: Airbnb Management

Take the hassle out of short-term letting. With Evolate Properties, your property earns while we handle the rest - professionally, transparently, and profitably.

Revenue Split Structure:

When partnering with Evolate to manage your property on Airbnb or other short-term platforms, revenue is shared as follows:

  • 85% of all Gross Income (excluding Cleaning Fees) goes to the Landlord
  • 15% of all Gross Income (excluding Cleaning Fees) goes to Evolate Properties

Example: If a booking generates R10,000 gross revenue + R600 cleaning fee:

  • Landlord receives R8,500
  • Evolate receives R1,500
  • Cleaning fee of R600 goes to cleaning team directly

Cleaning Fee Allocation:

  • 100% of the cleaning fee charged to guests will be retained by Evolate Properties.
  • Funds are allocated toward our internal cleaning team or approved third-party service providers responsible for servicing the unit.

Mandate Terms & Authority:

By signing this mandate, the Landlord:

  • Appoints Evolate Properties (Pty) Ltd as the sole and exclusive agent for Airbnb marketing and management of the property.
  • Gives Evolate full rights to:
    • List and manage the property on Airbnb and similar platforms
    • Set pricing strategies within agreed parameters
    • Coordinate guest stays, cleaning, and check-ins
    • Handle guest communication and reviews

Mandate Duration:

  • Initial fixed period: 6 months
  • Thereafter, automatically extended for 12 months, unless either party terminates with 1 calendar month's written notice

Commission Obligation on Withdrawal:

If the Landlord withdraws the property during the mandate period or otherwise makes it impossible for Evolate to perform (e.g., taking over management or cancelling without notice), a cancellation commission will apply:

  • The Landlord agrees to pay Evolate a fee equal to the average commission earned over the prior month(s), to compensate for lost income and booking disruption.

Why Landlords Choose Evolate for Airbnb:

  • Full guest communication and booking management
  • Dynamic pricing optimisation
  • Professional cleaning and maintenance scheduling
  • Transparent monthly income statements
  • Complete hands-off hosting - we handle it all