HelloGuest Outperforms Self-Management
Most self-managed hosts who switch to HelloGuest often see an average increase of £820 per month in total rental revenue. Plus, even with our commission added on top, you’ll still be profitable, earning 24.1% more than you typically would.
455,000+
Check-ins completed
20,000+
TOTAL REVIEWS
72/76
UK cities covered
87%
Occupancy
4.7/5
review rating
Self management vs HelloGuest
Case study
- Property Type: Average 3-bed holiday cottage
- Region: Cotswolds, South West England
- Timeframe: Based on properties onboarded 2023–2025
- Management Fee (HG): 12.5% (included in figures)
Is it better to be self-managed money wise?
How the stats compare
What the data tells us:
- How much the property has earned through self-management: £27,120 per year, averaging £2,260/month at a 66% occupancy rate.
- How much your property could have earned with HelloGuest: £33,666 per year, averaging £2,805/month with an 87% occupancy rate.
How to start earning more from your property:
- Earn +£6,546 more per year after switching.
- Expect a 24.1% increase in rental income compared to self-management.
Switch to HelloGuest’s fully managed service:
- Let our local experts handle dynamic pricing and guest messaging.
- Reduce gaps between bookings with smarter turnaround coordination.
- Earn Superhost status through better guest experiences and reviews.
- Capture more bookings during high-demand periods using local insight.
