Getting Started with Short Lets
New to short lets? Start here. These guides cover how Airbnb management works, what you could earn, who stays, and how to switch from a long let.
10 guides
What is Airbnb and short let management?
What a short let management company does, how fees work, and how it compares with a traditional letting agent.
Is my property suitable for Airbnb and short let management?
The key checks on location, property type, condition, permissions and goals before you switch to short lets.
Can I switch from a long let to a short let without selling?
Yes. The steps: end the tenancy properly, check your mortgage and insurance, furnish, and set up. Start with one property.
Is an Airbnb management company the same as a letting agent?
The key differences in what they do, how they're paid, and how much you end up doing yourself.
How can I earn Airbnb returns without the hassle of managing it?
Do it yourself, use a cohost, or go fully managed. An honest look at how much work each involves.
How much more can I earn on Airbnb than a normal rental?
What drives the 30% to 40% difference, the extra costs involved, and how to get a projection for your own property.
Who actually stays in a managed Airbnb?
Myth busting the party house image: contractors, relocating families, business travellers, and why we target them.
How quickly can I switch from a tenant to short lets?
A realistic timeline from your tenant leaving to the first booking, and what happens at each stage.
Do I need to furnish a short let, and what does it cost?
What guests actually need versus what's a waste of money, and how the done for you furnishing option works.
Can I still stay in my property if it's managed as an Airbnb?
Yes. How blocking dates works, and why it's so useful for family visits and holidays.