Guides for owners
What a short let costs, how it compares with a long let, and the rules and taxes that apply in England and Wales. Written from official sources and checked on 25 September 2026.
Costs · 6 min readWhat does Airbnb management cost in the UK?
The fee models, what the percentage is really taken from, and the costs on top.
Choosing · 6 min readShort let or long let: which suits your home?
Who pays what, how each is taxed, and the rules that changed in 2025 and 2026.
Rules · 5 min readThe short-let register, explained
England’s register, the Welsh deadline and levy, and London’s 90 nights.
Tax · 5 min readCouncil tax or business rates on a holiday let?
The night tests in England and Wales, small business rate relief and second homes premiums.
Protection · 5 min readWhat happens when a guest damages your home?
Time limits and evidence for each booking site, deposits, insurance and what to do first.Local guides
Who books, the neighbourhoods, the year and the council’s rules, for the places where we run homes.
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