Neither is better — they price risk differently. Guaranteed rent pays you a fixed amount every month whether the property is occupied or not. Management pays you whatever the property earns, minus a commission, so you keep the upside and carry the empty months.
The difference in one table
| Guaranteed rent | Property management | |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | A fixed monthly figure, agreed before you sign | What the property earns, less commission |
| Our fee | None — we make our margin on operating the property | From 15% of rental income |
| Empty months | Our cost. You are paid anyway | Your cost. No occupancy, no income |
| An occupant who stops paying | Our cost | Your cost |
| A strong season | We keep the upside | You keep the upside |
| Utilities | Ours, for the whole term | Yours |
| Wear and tear, minor repairs | Ours | Yours; we arrange and oversee the work |
| Structural defects, insurance, taxes | Yours | Yours |
| Your involvement | None | Light — you approve costs and decisions |
| Income predictability | Fixed | Variable |
| Every property eligible? | No — we assess and approve each one | Yes, in our service area |
Which one suits you
Guaranteed rent fits if…
- You want one predictable figure to budget or service a mortgage against
- You live abroad and do not want decisions to make
- An empty month would actually hurt
- You would rather have certainty than the best possible year
Management fits if…
- You want the maximum the property can earn
- You can absorb a quiet month without it mattering
- You want to keep control of pricing and positioning
- You want to use the property yourself sometimes
What is the same either way
Both are run by the same team, to the same standard: occupant screening, cleaning and turnover, maintenance coordination, and compliance with Cyprus short-term rental registration where the property is let short-term. The difference is who carries the risk, not who does the work.
Common questions
Do you offer guaranteed rent on every property?
No. We assess each property first and approve it only if it fits how we operate. If it does not, we say so straight away — and management is often still a good fit for the same property.
Can I switch from one to the other later?
Yes. Owners move in both directions, usually at the end of a term. It is a different agreement rather than a setting we change, so talk to us before your current term ends.
Will I earn more with management?
In a strong year, usually yes. In a weak year, or one with a void or an occupant who stops paying, usually no. Guaranteed rent trades some of the upside for removing the downside.
Can I still use the property myself?
Under management, yes — many of our agreements allow owner usage. Under guaranteed rent we are your tenant for the term, so the property is ours to operate for that period.
Who handles the short-term rental licence?
We do, under either arrangement. Registration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism is mandatory and letting without it is a criminal offence — see our guide to the Cyprus short-term rental licence.
Does guaranteed rent work for a whole building?
It is where it works best. Whole buildings are the clearest case for us, and we take them across Cyprus rather than Larnaca only.
Not sure which fits your property?
Tell us the property and we will tell you which of the two we would recommend — including if the answer is neither.