Southwark runs along the south bank of the Thames, from Bankside and London Bridge to Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle. Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market and The Shard make it one of the busiest areas in London for visitors, and the offices around London Bridge bring business travellers every week. Ichiban Stays provides property management in Southwark for landlords who want their home run professionally as a short let, Airbnb or serviced apartment, without the day-to-day work.
Short-Let and Airbnb Management in Southwark
London Bridge station is served by the Northern and Jubilee lines and national rail, with fast connections to the City, Canary Wharf and Gatwick. Guests can walk across the river to the City or along the South Bank to Westminster, so apartments here suit both business stays and city breaks.
Who Books in Southwark
- Tourists visiting Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market and Tower Bridge
- Business travellers working around London Bridge and in the City
- Visitors to the hospitals near London Bridge and Elephant and Castle who need a base for several nights or weeks
- Couples and families on city breaks
- Corporate and relocation guests booking stays of several weeks
What We Handle for Southwark Landlords
- Listings on Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms
- Dynamic pricing with PriceLabs, adjusted for local demand and events
- Guest vetting, communication and check-in
- Professional cleaning, linen and maintenance
- Night tracking and planning for London’s 90-night rule
- Regular reporting, with one dedicated manager
See our full short-term let management, Airbnb management and serviced accommodation management services.
Things to Check Before Letting in Southwark
Southwark is a London borough covering areas including Bankside, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Borough and Elephant and Castle (SE1 and nearby postcodes). Before you let your property as a short let:
- Many apartments are in new-build or warehouse-conversion blocks, and some leases and building rules restrict short lets. Check them before listing.
- Riverside and market areas are busy, so honest listings and good guest communication protect your reviews.
- Plan around the 90-night rule from the start: longer serviced stays suit Southwark’s corporate and hospital demand.
Read our guide to the 90-day rule in London and how much a London flat can earn on short let.
Guaranteed Rent or Fully Managed in Southwark
We offer two ways to work with us in Southwark. With guaranteed rent, we pay you an agreed rent every month, whether or not the property is booked. With full management, you keep the rental income and we run everything for a performance-based fee. There are no upfront fees with either, and your free income projection shows what your property could earn under each option. Read more about guaranteed rent and how our fees work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwark a good area for short lets?
Yes, for well-presented properties. Its riverside attractions, markets and offices bring guests all year. Your lease and the 90-night rule decide how you can let it.
Do you manage properties near London Bridge and Bermondsey?
Yes. We manage properties across the borough of Southwark, including Bankside, London Bridge, Borough, Bermondsey and Elephant and Castle.
Can I let my Southwark flat for more than 90 nights a year?
Not as a whole-home short let without planning permission. Stays of 90 consecutive nights or more do not count towards the limit, so we plan around it, for example by combining short stays with longer corporate lets.
Do you offer lettings management in Southwark?
Our focus is short lets, serviced accommodation and corporate lets rather than traditional long-term lettings. If you want a steady, predictable income instead, our guaranteed rent option pays you an agreed rent every month while we run the property.
Get a Free Property Assessment in Southwark
There are no upfront fees to start. Book a free, no-obligation consultation, call +44 7572 190291 or message us on WhatsApp. We will look at your Southwark property and tell you honestly how it could perform. We also cover every London borough.