Yes, there is and it runs somewhere between 17% and 20% of your rental income, depending on the property and the level of service. There's your answer, right in the first line, because I know that's the first thing every owner wants to know before getting into the details.
But let me show you what's behind that number. Because the figure alone tells you nothing if you don't understand what you're getting in return.
Why We Created VivaView Management
When we first started selling apartments in Saranda, something happened that we didn't expect. Our buyers , mostly foreigners, from Italy, England, Germany, the occasional one from America , would buy the property, be over the moon about it, and then call us two weeks later with the same question: "So now what? Who manages this thing for me? I live 2,000 kilometers away."
And they were right. What good is a beautiful seaview apartment if it sits empty eight months a year?
That's how VivaView Management was born. Not as a marketing idea, but because our clients asked us for it. Today we operate a portfolio of short-term rental apartments, and — to be honest — most of the owners are foreigners who don't see their property from one season to the next. And that's completely fine. Because we handle all of it.
What "Handles Everything" Actually Means
Let me tell you the truth — a lot of people think management just means "someone opens the door for the guest." No. It's so much more than that.
When you sign a management agreement with us, the person responsible for your property handles the entire chain: from publishing the property on the booking platforms, to the photography, to setting the right price for each season. Then comes the real work — communicating with guests, check-in, check-out, cleaning between every stay, maintenance, sorting out the little problems that always come up (a burned-out bulb, an air conditioner making a noise, the things that just happen).
You deal with nothing. Literally nothing.
Every month you get a report — how many nights were booked, how much income came in, what expenses there were. The money comes to your bank account, and if any payment comes in cash, everything is recorded, down to the last cent. Full transparency. Because trust, at the end of the day, is the only thing this kind of work is built on.
And here's the part I personally love: for the owner, this is income that feels like it comes out of nowhere. You're in Milan or London, living your life, and your apartment in Saranda is working for you. Every month. No stress.
Why 17–20% and Not Less (Or More)
I know what you're thinking. Why give up a fifth of my income?
Because the alternative is either leaving the property empty, or trying to manage it yourself from afar — and believe me, I've seen that scenario play out dozens of times. The owner figures they'll manage with a friend who "opens the door now and then," and after one season they've got a damaged property, unhappy guests, and zero reports on where the money went.
The difference between 17% and 20% comes down to the property and how intensive the service is. A simple one-bedroom in the center needs less work than a seaview villa hosting big families every week. Makes sense, right?
And one more thing — in my opinion, and I'm a little biased here because I love this job: Saranda offers the best value on the entire Mediterranean coast. I say that with full conviction. Compare it to Greece, to Croatia, to Italy. Purchase prices here are still reasonable, demand is rising every year, and the tourist season keeps stretching longer. The Albanian Riviera isn't a secret anymore, but it hasn't become expensive yet either. That window is open right now.
A Small Story From Last Week
Last week I took a client to see an apartment in Ksamil ,with those views out toward the islands that leave you speechless. His reaction reminded me again why I love this job. He stopped at the balcony, didn't say a word for ten seconds, and then turned around and said just one thing: "How is it possible nobody knew about this?"
We had a coffee after the viewing at a small taverna near the beach , one of those places tourists walk right past because there's no big sign and no menu in five languages. The best spots in Saranda are always the ones without signs. That's something only someone who's lived here for years knows. (As another example — when I want to show a client how quiet the coast can be off-season, I take them to some hidden corner down toward Borsh, not the packed beaches. The difference is night and day.)
But let me get back to the point, I'm drifting.
What We Actually Manage
Our portfolio keeps growing, and some of the properties are genuinely next-level. If you're into luxury villas, there are a few options there that stay booked almost the whole season , and it's precisely the ones managed well that bring in the best income.
The project I'm most excited about right now is Slates by VivaView. It's still under construction, but it'll be the most premium building in our whole portfolio to date , every apartment with a sea view, an infinity pool, private parking across three levels. When you think about seaview apartments that practically rent themselves, this is the category.
Sun Palase in Palasë is a beauty too , that corner of the Riviera has a morning light you won't find anywhere else.
If you're ready for something already finished, this exclusive sea-view penthouse in Saranda — three bedrooms, panoramic terraces, private parking — is one of those properties that, the moment you put it into management, doesn't sit empty. And for someone who wants an easier entry into the market, this two-bedroom sea-view apartment at White Residence is fully furnished and ready to rent from day one. One of those affordable properties that pays back the investment fast.
Thinking of Buying to Rent?
Then let's say it plainly: if you're searching for Saranda apartments for sale or a beachfront property purely as an investment, half the job is the right property, the other half is the right management. You can buy the most beautiful apartment on the coast, but if it sits empty or gets managed badly, it's just frozen money with a sea view.
We cover both sides. We help you find the property, and then we make it work for you. That's the reason we built this whole thing in the first place.
Here in Albania we say you honor a guest in your home. We think the same way about the guests in your property , we treat them as if they were our own. And maybe that's the real difference between a number on a contract and a service that actually takes the worry off your mind.
If you've got a property on the Riviera sitting empty, or you're thinking of buying one, start a conversation. You might be losing a whole season without even knowing it.