About Elevate

History of Elevate

Who We Are

Elevate is a leading full-service Airbnb Management company that has been professionally managing Airbnb listings since 2016.

We differentiate ourselves from the competition through a commitment to:

  • Small portfolios
  • Superior guest screening
  • Some of the highest occupancy and nightly rates in Cape Town (backed by data)
  • Best in class software
  • Meticulous communication with owners and guests
  • Monthly market updates and webinars
  • A pricing algorithm that works
  • An in-house maintenance team at cost price to keep your property in top shape

At Elevate, we offer a fully tailored, bespoke and premium service geared to professionals who need their properties looked after end-to-end.

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Meet the Team Behind the Magic

Get to know the talented individuals behind our company.

James

Founder | MD

James spent a decade managing technology projects in the fintech, edtech and healthcare sectors before starting Elevate. He’s passionate about sport, his pet cat and New York Bagels.

Chris

Operations Manager

After completing a hospitality degree, Chris started a six-year career at the Cape Grace Hotel before joining Elevate. He’s passionate about golf and braaiing in winter.

Claire

Accounting

Claire keeps our finances in check and SARS happy. She’s passionate about animals, cold swims and cooking in her free time.

Jardine

Office Manager

Jardine used to be in the navy before moving into admin and HR focused roles. She brings the order and organisation to our team as well as a healthy dose of Gees when we need it. She’s passionate about Turkish series, cats, and family birthdays.

Shamiel

Property Manager

Shamiel has a strong operations background and approaches problems calmly and rationally. We rely on him for new ideas and his long list of connections in Cape Town. He’s passionate about his dogs, squash and new business ideas.

Bianca

Property Manager

Bianca has a long list of talents. She’s owned and managed a bakery and opened a resort on a Thai island. She’s passionate about baking cakes for the office, having spotless sneakers and playing Mel C on repeat.

Anne

Property Manager

Anne worked in hospitality on sailing boats for a decade before joining Elevate. She’s obsessed with animals, working late and travel.

Jordanna

Property Manager

Jordanna has taken on numerous roles before joining Elevate, including the day-to-day operation of her own Airbnb. She’s passionate about being our office DJ, telling us facts that aren’t true and fixing geyers.

James Boyers

Founder | MD

With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, John leads our team with expertise and passion.

Trust

Maintenance

Trust can fix just about anything and does it all with a healthy sense of humour. He’s generally at the office first and enjoys pocket dialing our respective groups throughout the day.

Robin

Support

Sarah goes above and beyond to provide outstanding support to our hosts and guests.

Jardine Grieblar

Office Manager

Michael ensures smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences across all our properties.

From the Beginning

The Elevate Story

Elevate is a Full Service Airbnb Management service that has been professionally managing airbnb listings since 2016 They use best in class software, have superior guest screening, optimise their pricing strategies by leveraging data, and have an in-house maintenance team. Their service includes property inspection, Interior designer consults, listing gap analysis, new listing setup, professional photography, laundry, arrange cleaners, guest screening, check-ins/outs, and more.

2016
James and his brother, Oliver purchased a property in Gardens. After being let down by their long-term tenants they listed the property with an Airbnb management company. After numerous issues, James decided to take over the property himself
2017
The brothers purchased a second apartment and decided against the long-term tenant route
2018
Still working full-time in a tech role, James took over a handful of Airbnbs from friends and family who had experienced similar issues.
2019
In order to keep up with the growing workload, James used his tech background to implement a best in class tech stack consisting of management and software, a pricing algorithm and data analytics software to benchmark performance
2020
Elevate is officially launched full time, 2 months before South Africa announces its first Covid-19 lockdown

Mission

The Elevate Mission

Elevate is a top Airbnb management company, managing listings since 2016. They use advanced software, rigorous guest screening, and data-driven pricing for property performance. Elevate offers services like property inspection, interior design consults, professional photography, and more. Their in-house team ensures top-notch service for hosts and guests.

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Professional

The Elevate values

Elevate, a leading Full Service Airbnb Management company, has been managing listings professionally since 2016.

We Only Earn If You Do

We believe in a partnership where our success is directly tied to your success.

Service Excellence

We strive to deliver exceptional service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

Total Solution

We offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all your Airbnb management needs.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to ethical business practices.

Let’s Elevate Your Property Together

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