Practical, plain-English guides for landlords in London and across the UK who are thinking about short lets, Airbnb or serviced accommodation. Whether you are comparing management companies, trying to understand fees, or checking what the rules allow, each guide answers one question clearly, so you can make a confident decision about your property.
New to short lets? Start with how short-term property management works, then read about fees and the rules that apply where your property is. If you already know what you want, go straight to the guide you need, or book a free consultation and we will talk you through it.
Getting Started
- How Does Short-Term Property Management Work?: A plain-English explainer of the whole process, from listing to monthly statements.
- What Does a Property Management Company Do?: What a manager handles for you, and the difference between guaranteed rent and full management.
- Short-Let Management vs Managing It Yourself: The work involved in running a short let, and when a manager makes sense.
Fees and Costs
- Property Management Fees UK and London (2026): How fees are charged, what they should include, the costs that sit outside them and how to compare quotes fairly.
- How Much Can My London Flat Earn on Short Let?: What drives short-let income, how to estimate it and the costs to allow for.
- Guaranteed Rent in London: How It Works: Fixed monthly rent explained, with the pros, cons and what to check before you sign.
Choosing a Manager
- How to Choose a Property Management Company: A checklist for comparing managers before you sign, including what to look for in a luxury property manager.
- Property Management in London for Landlords: An overview of everything we manage for landlords in London.
Rules and Regulations
- Short-Term Rental Regulations in London: The 90-night rule for whole-home short lets and how to stay within it.
- Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental After the Renters’ Rights Act: What changed on 1 May 2026 and how it affects landlords choosing between the two.
Rules outside London differ by council and nation. Scotland requires a short-term let licence, and Wales is introducing a visitor accommodation register. Our city guides for Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester and other cities explain what applies locally. See all the areas we cover.
Talk to Us
Every property is different. Book a free, no-obligation consultation, call +44 7572 190291 or message us on WhatsApp, and we will send you a free income projection for your property.