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Short-let know-how for England & Wales landlords
New rules, tax changes and practical tips on Airbnb, serviced accommodation and holiday lets, written by the team that manages them. Updated when the rules change.
Airbnb management vs co-hosting vs guaranteed rent: which is right for you?
The three ways to run a short let without doing it all yourself, compared: who does what, typical fees, how much control and risk you keep, and who each option suits.
Landlord guidesAirbnb vs long let: which earns more for UK landlords?
Short let or long let? A clear, worked example comparing a 2-bed flat on Airbnb against a standard tenancy, including the costs most landlords forget, plus the consents you'll need.
Tax & moneyFurnished holiday let tax rules ended in April 2025: what it means for your holiday let
The furnished holiday let (FHL) tax regime ended in April 2025. What changed for mortgage interest, capital allowances, pensions and selling, and whether short letting still makes sense.
Landlord guidesGuaranteed rent for landlords: 10 checks before you sign with any company
Guaranteed rent can mean a fixed income with no voids, but only with the right company. Ten checks on contracts, consents, insurance and red flags every landlord should run first.
Tax & moneyHoliday let business rates or council tax? The 140/70 rule in England and 252/182 in Wales
When a holiday let or Airbnb pays business rates instead of council tax, the day tests in England and Wales, second-home premiums and why occupancy decides how much you pay.
Rules & complianceThe London 90-night rule for Airbnb: how it works and your options
In London you can let a whole home short-term for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. What counts, what doesn't, and legal ways to earn from your London property all year.
Rules & complianceShort-term let register in England: what landlords need to know before March 2027
England's national register for Airbnbs and holiday lets is expected to start in March 2027. What it is, who must register, what's still unknown and how to get ready now.
Rules & complianceWales visitor levy explained: £1.30 a night, Cardiff from April 2027
The Welsh visitor levy for holiday lets and Airbnbs: the £1.30 and 75p rates, registration with the Welsh Revenue Authority, Cardiff's 1 April 2027 start and how to work it out.
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