Westminster is the centre of London for visitors, business and government. The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park and Whitehall are all within walking distance, and the wider City of Westminster takes in Pimlico, Victoria and St James’s. Ichiban Stays provides property management in Westminster 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 Westminster
Westminster station is on the Jubilee, District and Circle lines, and Victoria station links to Gatwick and the south coast by mainline trains as well as the Victoria line. That access keeps demand high from tourists, political and business visitors, and guests attending events in central London.
Who Books in Westminster
- Tourists visiting Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the South Bank
- Business visitors to government departments, embassies, law firms and consultancies
- Travellers arriving and leaving through Victoria station and its Gatwick connections
- Families who want a central base within walking distance of the parks
- Corporate guests booking stays of several weeks
What We Handle for Westminster 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 Westminster
This page covers Westminster, Pimlico, Victoria and St James’s in the City of Westminster (SW1 postcodes). Before you let your property as a short let:
- Many flats are leasehold, in mansion blocks or period conversions, and some leases restrict short lets. Check your lease before listing.
- Councils can take enforcement action over unauthorised short lets, so tracking nights carefully matters.
- Plan around the 90-night rule from the start: longer serviced stays suit Westminster’s business and government visitors.
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 Westminster
We offer two ways to work with us in Westminster. 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 Westminster a good area for short lets?
Yes, for well-presented properties. Its landmarks, government offices and transport links bring guests all year. Your lease and the 90-night rule decide how you can let it.
Do you manage properties in Pimlico and Victoria?
Yes. We manage properties across the City of Westminster, including Pimlico, Victoria, St James’s, Mayfair and Marylebone.
Can I let my Westminster 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 Westminster?
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 Westminster
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 Westminster property and tell you honestly how it could perform. We also cover every London borough.