Airbnb management in Swansea Bay
Airbnb management around Swansea Bay.
We manage Airbnbs and serviced accommodation in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot for owners who want the income without the work. We list, price, clean and maintain your property, look after every guest, and pay you each month.
Our long-let promise: if your first 12 months earn less than a typical long let, we pay you the difference, up to two months of our fees. Conditions apply.
Short lets around Swansea Bay
Why Swansea Bay works for short lets.
Swansea Bay has two kinds of guest, and the mix suits a short let.
- Leisure stays. Gower, Mumbles and the beaches, mostly at weekends and in summer, at peak-season rates.
- Working stays. Contractors and business travellers in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot for weeks at a time.
- Quiet months covered. Longer working stays keep your calendar full.
- Daily pricing. We update your nightly rate every day to balance the two.
- Local team. Flats and houses in Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and nearby towns, with support close by.
- £1,740–£1,950Estimated monthly income for a 2-bed Swansea flat, after our 15% fee
- £1,050Average 2-bed long let across South Wales on Rightmove, a month after a 10% letting fee
- £100Typical nightly rate for a 2-bed around Swansea, at 70% occupancy
Full management in Swansea Bay
One local team, from listing to payout.
Full management with no fixed term and no VAT on our fees.
- 15%of net revenue
- Monthlypayout and earnings report
- 24/7guest messaging
- Listed everywhere. Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and our direct booking site.
- Daily pricing for peak season and working stays.
- Vetted guests. ID checks before anyone arrives.
- Hotel-standard cleans and fresh linen after every stay.
- Maintenance by our team and trusted local trades.
- No fixed term. Take your property back with 60 days' notice.
Short-let rules in Wales
Register your Swansea short let by 31 March 2027.
If you take bookings of 31 nights or fewer for a property in Wales, you must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027.
The deadline applies even if your council does not introduce a visitor levy. Registration is open now on the Welsh Government website. Ask us on your call how the rules apply to your property.
Free estimate
What could your Swansea property earn on Airbnb?
Enter your postcode and the number of bedrooms. We will show you an estimated monthly income after our fee, and how it compares with a long let in your area.
Airbnb management in Swansea Bay: questions
How much does Airbnb management cost in Swansea?
EKLiving charges 15% of net revenue for full Airbnb management in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, with no fixed term and no VAT on our fees. Some national managers charge 18% plus VAT, which is 21.6% in total. Any onboarding costs are agreed with you before we start.
How much can an Airbnb earn in Swansea?
Our estimator puts a 2-bed Swansea flat at £1,740 to £1,950 a month after our 15% fee, against about £1,050 for an average 2-bed long let across South Wales on Rightmove, after a 10% letting fee. Your figure depends on location, size, quality and season. Enter your postcode for your own estimate.
Do you manage Airbnbs in Neath and Port Talbot?
Yes. We manage Airbnbs in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, and take on flats and houses in the towns around them. Our cleaning, maintenance and guest support teams are local, so we can reach your property quickly.
Do I need to register my Airbnb in Swansea?
Yes. Anyone taking bookings of 31 nights or fewer for a property in Wales must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority by 31 March 2027. The deadline applies even if your council does not introduce a visitor levy.
Will I be locked into a contract?
No. Full management has no fixed term: you can take your property back with 60 days' notice. You must honour or cancel any existing bookings. It can take a few months to unlock a property's full potential, so we suggest giving it time.
Next step
Let's talk about your Swansea Bay property.
A free, no-obligation call. We will tell you honestly whether short stays or a long let will earn you more.
Our long-let promise: if your first 12 months earn less than a typical long let, we pay you the difference, up to two months of our fees. Conditions apply.