Which parts of Wales do you cover?

All of it. We already run homes in Swansea, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil, and we take on homes anywhere in Wales, including West Wales, Mid Wales and North Wales.

Will my short let pay council tax or business rates?

In England, business rates apply if the home was available for 140 nights and let for 70 in the past 12 months, in short stays. In Wales the test is 252 days available and 182 let. Otherwise council tax applies.

Will I pay extra council tax on a short let?

Many councils now charge a second homes premium, usually 100%, on furnished homes that are nobody’s main home. The checker above shows which bill your home would pay. Homes on business rates pay those instead.

Do I need to register my short let?

In Wales, anyone taking bookings of 31 nights or fewer must register with the Welsh Revenue Authority. In England, a national register is on the way. We register your home for you.

What is the Welsh visitor levy?

Welsh councils can choose to add a levy per person per night on self-catering stays, with 12 months’ notice. So far only Cardiff has chosen to, and none of the councils where we run homes.

Are holiday lets still taxed differently?

No. The furnished holiday lettings rules have ended, so short-let income is taxed under the normal residential landlord rules. Our monthly statements are itemised for your accountant.

How much does Airbnb management cost?

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

Short-let and Airbnb management for landlords

Airbnb management across Wales.

We run short lets in Swansea, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil, and take on homes right across Wales. Pick an area to see who books, the towns we cover and the local rules.

Or call 0330 124 5672

Looking for somewhere to stay? Places to stay in Wales

4.8Airbnb guest rating, out of 5

5.0Google rating, 32 reviews

21,000+Nights booked

3,600+Guests hosted

Where we run homesSouth WalesSwansea, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil See South Wales

Perfect BookingEarnings report

Prepared for you

Your home, as a short let

Written by our teamSent within 24 hours

Free earnings report

What could your home earn in Wales?

Question 1 of 4

What type of home is it?

4.8Airbnb5.0Google, 32 reviews

Where we work

Pick an area in Wales.

Each area has its own page on who books, the towns we cover and the local rules. We take on homes anywhere in Wales, so call 0330 124 5672 about yours.

Homes in Swansea, Aberdare and Merthyr TydfilSouth WalesSwansea, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil Now taking on homesThe rest of WalesWest Wales, Mid Wales and North Wales Anywhere in WalesNot on the list? Ask us.We take on homes right across Wales. Tell us where yours is.

Who books

Booked through the week, and the year.

Work stays fill the weekdays, holiday guests fill the weekends, and insurance stays carry the winter. The mix changes from area to area, and we price every night for it.

Holidays and weekends2–7 nightsTypical stay

When they book

Room for familiesParkingA gardenPets welcome

Luxury home management

Manor houses, mansions and country estates in Wales.

The same team, with house rules set for larger homes.

See luxury home management

Every guest checked
A price floor you set
Your dates come first
Grounds looked after

How it works

Four steps to your first booking.

We set everything up and run it day to day. Our fee only ever comes out of bookings, so no booking means no fee.

Our fee15%+ VATTaken after the platform’s commission, and only from bookings.

You keep

You keepThe rest of every bookingOur fee15% + VAT, on what the platform pays outPlatform commissionSet by Airbnb, Booking.com and others, so it varies

For illustration, not to scale. Platform commission varies by platform.

Guests pay for cleaning and linen
You pay bills, upkeep and supplies
Setup and photos agreed before you sign
Paid on the 10th, with a monthly statement
Notice: 30 days at first, then 90

Homes we run in Wales and further afield

Homes we run in Wales and further afield, and what people say.

See all our homes

Aberdare4 Bed Home in AberdareSleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · GardenSee this home

Aberdare4 Bed Home with Garden DiningSleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · GardenSee this home

Merthyr Tydfil2 Bed Home in Merthyr TydfilSleeps 5 · 2 bedrooms · GardenSee this home

“Working with Ollie and his team has been incredible from day one.”

AAlex PhocasOwner · Google review

4.8Airbnb guest rating, out of 5

5.0Google rating, 32 reviews

Short let or long let

An honest side by side.

A long let suits some homes and some owners. Here is how the two compare, so you can choose with your eyes open.

Short let with usLong let

Using it yourselfBlock dates whenever you likeNot while a tenant lives there

Who staysGuests on a licence, never tenantsA tenant with tenancy rights

Guest checksID checked, rental agreement, deposit or damage waiverReferenced once, before moving in

Getting it backEvery stay ends on the last paid nightNotice and a legal reason needed

ConditionCleaned and checked after every stayInspected a few times a year

IncomeCan earn more, and your report shows how muchA fixed rent agreed up front

Running costsBills, upkeep and supplies are yours, guests pay for cleaningThe tenant usually pays the bills

SteadinessBusier and quieter months through the yearThe same rent every month

Your free report compares both for your home.

The rules, handled

Every nation has its own rules. We know them all.

RegisterWith the Welsh Revenue Authority

Anyone taking bookings of 31 nights or fewer in Wales must register. We do it for you, and it is free.

252 / 182Business rates test

Available for 252 days and let for 182, or council tax applies, with premiums of up to 300% on second homes.

Cardiff onlyVisitor levy, so far

Councils can add a levy on overnight stays. Only Cardiff has chosen to, from April 2027, and none where we run homes.

LicensingComing to Wales

New Welsh law brings licensing for visitor accommodation. We will make sure your home is ready for it.

We register your home with the Welsh Revenue Authority for you. It is free.

Council tax or business rates

Which bill will your home pay?

Every short let pays one or the other. It comes down to where the home is and how often it is let, so two questions tell you which.

1Where is the home?

2Available 140 nights a year, and let for 70?

Council taxPaid like a normal home

Business ratesPaid when it is let as a business

Pick where the home is to start.

Your council sets the exact rate, so we confirm it from your postcode.

Owner guides

Owner guides, in plain English.

The questions landlords ask us most, answered properly. Costs, rules, tax and what happens when something goes wrong.

01What does Airbnb management cost in the UK?Read the guide

02Short let or long let: which suits your home?Read the guide

03The short-let register, explainedRead the guide

04Council tax or business rates on a holiday let?Read the guide

05What happens when a guest damages your home?Read the guide

06Registering a holiday let in WalesRead the guide The guide librarySee all owner guidesNew guides are added as the rules change, from costs and tax to licences and guests.

FAQs

Landlords in Wales ask us.

Something else?Call or WhatsApp the team about your home.0330 124 5672

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.

Free, with no obligation

See what your home could earn in Wales.

Call or WhatsApp 0330 124 5672Talk to the team about your home.

Areas we cover

South Wales

All areas