What our management costs — openly calculated
Nova Wohnraum charges a 30 % service fee (net) on lodging revenue after platform costs. That is at the upper end of the 20–30 % market range — and it covers the complete operation, including our own local cleaning team.
Instead of a polished sample we show a real property from our own portfolio, twelve months, unvarnished.
Real example: Workers' apartment in Bayreuth (3 bedrooms), 12 months
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lodging revenue gross (incl. 7 % VAT) | €32,510 |
| Lodging revenue net | €30,383 |
| − platform fees (passed through) | €195 |
| − Nova service fee (30 %) | €7,894 |
| − cleaning costs | €525 |
| = owner share (net) | €21,770 |
301 occupied nights (82 % occupancy). Source: our own accounting data, 12 months (August 2025 to July 2026), as of 15 Aug 2026. VAT treatment of the payout depends on your tax situation — ask your tax advisor.
Frequently asked questions about costs
Why 30 % — is there nothing cheaper?
The market ranges from 20 to 30 %; online-only managers charge less but also do less. Our 30 % covers the complete operation including our own local cleaning team — not just portal upkeep.
Are there hidden costs?
No. Besides the service fee you carry the actual cleaning costs per stay and the platform fees the portals charge — both shown openly in the monthly statement, as in the example on this page.
What is the service fee calculated on?
On net lodging revenue (excluding the 7 % VAT) after platform costs. The basis is stated in every monthly statement.
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