
Landlord FAQ
Straight answers before you commit.
The questions owners should ask before handing a property to any holiday-let manager.
01What does the management percentage apply to?+
The agreed percentage applies to the accommodation payout after booking-platform commission. Cleaning, refundable deposits, taxes, owner cancellations and refunds are excluded.
02Is cleaning included in 18%?+
Management of the changeover is included in Complete Management and Complete Care. The actual cleaning and laundry charge is separate per turnover and is normally funded through the guest cleaning fee.
03Do you guarantee income or occupancy?+
No. We can provide an evidence-based assessment and actively manage pricing, but demand, property quality, owner blocks, market conditions and platform decisions affect results.
04Is support really available 24/7?+
Routine support is actively covered from 07:00–22:00. A separate 24/7 route is maintained for genuine urgent property emergencies. Non-urgent requests are handled in the next routine window.
05Can I still use my property?+
Yes, subject to existing bookings and the notice process in your agreement. Owner stays must be blocked promptly so calendars remain accurate.
06Who pays for repairs?+
The owner pays for repairs, materials and contractor costs. We can coordinate approved work within a pre-agreed spending limit and will seek authority above it unless urgent action is reasonably needed to make an emergency safe.
07What does the roof check include?+
It is a photographed visual observation from a safe position. It is not a structural, roofing or drainage survey and does not include roof cleaning or repair.
08Do you clean properties yourselves?+
Cleaning delivery may be handled through Kent Coastal Cleaning or suitably briefed support as capacity grows. Kent Coastal Stays remains responsible for the agreed management and quality-control process.
09Which areas do you cover?+
Our focus is Whitstable, Tankerton, Herne Bay and nearby parts of the Kent coast, with wider East Kent coverage assessed property by property.
10How quickly can we start?+
That depends on property readiness, safety documentation, access, cleaning capacity and whether an existing listing is being handed over. The assessment will identify the realistic route and date.
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