Fees

£0 Onboarding Explained: What You Pay For and What You Don't

Setup, listing creation, launch support and turnovers are included. Photography, linen and optional upgrades are quoted separately. Here is the full breakdown.

Fees28 July 20264 min read

Landlords are right to be suspicious of the word 'free'. Rockman Residences charges £0 onboarding provided your property meets our requirements — and we are equally clear about the things you do pay for. No hidden setup fees, no surprises on your first statement.

Included at £0

  • Property assessment and free valuation
  • Listing creation, copywriting and distribution to 20+ OTAs
  • Dynamic pricing setup and ongoing optimisation
  • Guest vetting, ID verification and 24/7 guest communication
  • Full turnover and housekeeping coordination between every stay
  • Monthly owner statements and performance reporting

What you pay for

  • Management: 22% rolling monthly, 18% on a six-month term, 14% on a twelve-month term
  • Professional photography — quoted per property, and worth every penny for nightly rate
  • Linen and towels — hotel quality; we handle the turnover itself at £0
  • Consumables, utilities and any furnishing or upgrade work you approve
  • Statutory compliance items such as gas, electrical and fire safety certification

Why the fee drops with a longer term

The first weeks of a listing are the expensive ones: photography direction, pricing calibration, and building the early reviews that determine your ranking. A longer commitment lets us amortise that work, so we pass the saving back as a lower management percentage.

Our requirements for £0 onboarding

  • The property is furnished to a lettable standard, or you are happy for us to quote furnishing
  • Short-letting is permitted under your lease, freeholder and insurance terms
  • Safety certification is in place or can be arranged before launch
  • The property is available for a reasonable booking window

Frequently asked questions

Is onboarding really free?

Yes — £0, provided your property meets our requirements. Photography and linen are charged separately because they are third-party costs, and we tell you those figures before you commit.

Are there lock-in contracts?

No. Our rolling monthly option at 22% has no lock-in. Longer terms simply earn a lower rate.

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