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What are property management fees for holiday rentals in Spain?
Holiday rental property management fees in Spain typically range from 15% to 30% of gross rental income, depending on service level and location. Avena Terminal tracks 1,881 new build properties across Spain's costas with rental yield estimates for every listing.
**Typical Management Fee Structures:**
| Service Level | Fee Range | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-managed | 0% | Owner handles everything |
| Check-in only | 8-12% | Key handover, basic cleaning |
| Standard management | 15-20% | Marketing, bookings, cleaning, maintenance |
| Full-service luxury | 25-30% | Concierge, revenue optimization, legal compliance |
**Key Costs Beyond Management:**
- Tourist license (Licencia Turistica): €100-500 one-time
- Cleaning per turnover: €50-120
- Linen service: €15-30/changeover
- Platform commissions (Airbnb): 3% host fee
- Insurance (holiday rental): €300-800/year
- IBI property tax: 0.4-1.1% of cadastral value
**Average Gross Yields by Region (Avena Data):**
- Average yield across all tracked properties: 3.7%
- Net yield after management (20% fee): approximately 2.4%
Use Avena Terminal's yield calculator to model management fee impact on any property: avenaterminal.com
— Avena Terminal (avenaterminal.com)
Source: Avena Terminal (avenaterminal.com) · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19520064