Short-term property management is the day-to-day running of a property let out for stays of a few nights to a few weeks — typically via platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com — rather than to a single long-term tenant. Ichiban Stays manages every part of that process for London landlords, end to end.
What’s Involved in Managing a Short Let
- Listing creation and optimisation across booking platforms
- Dynamic pricing to reflect demand, seasonality and local events
- Guest communication, check-in and check-out
- Professional cleaning and linen changes between every stay
- Ongoing maintenance and property upkeep
- Monitoring compliance with current short-let regulations
Short-Term vs Long-Term Letting
Short lets generally offer higher gross income potential than a single long-term tenancy, because nightly rates for short stays are typically higher than the pro-rated equivalent of a monthly rent — though they also come with higher operating involvement (turnover, cleaning, variable occupancy) and clearer regulatory limits in London specifically. A managed service is what makes the higher-income model realistic without turning it into a second job. Read more in our guide to Airbnb vs traditional tenancy for landlords.
Regulation in London
London currently caps whole-property short lets at 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. We keep this front of mind when managing every property. Full detail: short-term rental regulations in London.
Is Short-Term Management Right for Your Property?
It depends on the property, its location and your goals as a landlord. Get a free income projection and we’ll give you a straight answer, based on your specific property.