Question 1

Do you already run homes in Sevenoaks?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. We are taking on homes across the Sevenoaks district now. The nearest homes we run are in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, and the same team looks after homes in Maidstone, Medway, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Folkestone and London. Your home would be one of our first here, and we set it up with care.

Question 2

Will I pay extra council tax on a furnished second home in Sevenoaks?

Accepted Answer

That depends on whether your home ends up on council tax or business rates, and your free report shows which is likely. Sevenoaks District Council has added a 100% premium since April 2025 on furnished homes that are nobody’s main home. Homes that qualify for business rates pay those instead, and small business rate relief may lower the bill.

Question 3

Does the Green Belt stop me running a short let?

Accepted Answer

Not on its own. About 93% of the district is Green Belt, and parts sit in the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes, but those rules mostly matter when you build, extend or convert. We found no Sevenoaks policy or Article 4 direction aimed at short lets. The council has said there is no set number of nights, and that a property used mainly as a short let can need planning permission, so it looks at each case. Check your mortgage, lease and insurance.

Question 4

What does the national register mean for me?

Accepted Answer

Every host in England will need to register once the national register opens. We register your home for you.

Question 5

Will Brands Hatch race weekends fill my home?

Accepted Answer

They add busy weekends rather than fill the year. The circuit races from March to November, and the Masters Historic Festival in May and the October finales for British Superbikes and touring cars bring teams and fans. Houses near West Kingsdown and Eynsford with parking for vans and trailers suit them best.

Question 6

Will wedding guests at Hever or Penshurst book my home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it sleeps a group and is close by. Hever Castle, Penshurst Place and Chiddingstone Castle all host weddings, and guests often want one house for the family for a night or two. Every guest is ID-checked and signs a rental agreement before check-in.

Question 7

How much does management cost?

Accepted Answer

15% plus VAT on bookings from booking sites, and an extra 5% plus VAT on direct bookings. There is a one-off setup fee, and photography is priced separately. Guests pay for cleaning.

Question 8

Do you offer co-hosting or serviced accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We look after listings, pricing, guests, cleaning and maintenance, including work and contractor stays.

Question 9

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Your statement arrives around the 7th of each month and your payment follows on the 10th. Your owner portal shows your calendar, earnings and statements whenever you want to look.

Question 10

Who pays for what?

Accepted Answer

You pay the bills, upkeep and supplies such as toiletries, tea and coffee. Guests pay a cleaning fee, which covers cleaning and washing the linen. Our fee only comes out of bookings.

Question 11

Do you ask before spending money on my home?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes. We ask you before anything over £100, and wherever we can we let you know about smaller costs too.

Question 12

What does my home need before it goes live?

Accepted Answer

It needs to be furnished, with linen, keys and two lock boxes in case of lockouts, plus the kitchen basics guests expect, such as pans and utensils. If you need help furnishing, we can point you to suppliers.

Question 13

I have a tenant. How do we switch?

Accepted Answer

Once your tenant has moved out, we clean the home and add everything guests need, from pans to utensils, so it is ready for its first stay.

Question 14

I use another manager. How do we switch?

Accepted Answer

They close their listing on a date we agree and ours starts from that date, so there are no double bookings.

Question 15

What if a guest damages my home?

Accepted Answer

Before check-in every guest is ID-checked, signs a rental agreement, pays a damage deposit or damage waiver and tells us why they are staying. If something is damaged, we arrange the repair and handle any claim for you. We also recommend specialist short-let insurance, so you are covered for serious damage that the platforms and deposits do not cover.

Question 16

What if I have a quiet month?

Accepted Answer

Quieter months can be normal. Over a full 12 months, with the busier seasons included, our owners earn more on average than they would with a long let. We price every night against local demand and fill gaps with longer work and insurance stays.

Question 17

What if a guest will not leave?

Accepted Answer

Guests stay on a licence, not a tenancy, and every stay ends on the last paid night. It is written into our booking terms.

Question 18

What if we get a bad review?

Accepted Answer

We look into every review and fix what caused it, so the next guest has a better stay.

Question 19

Can I still stay there myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Block dates whenever you like. Your home is still yours.

Question 20

Am I tied in?

Accepted Answer

No long lock-in. Leave with 30 days’ notice in your first three months, and 90 days after that.

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