England registration
England’s short-let register: what owners can prepare now
The England short-let register is expected in March 2027. See what is confirmed, what remains open and how to prepare your property records.
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Practical guides for short-let owners
A clear starting point for the decisions behind a well-run short let. Understand the rules that affect your property, see what you can prepare now, and know when to ask for property-specific advice.
Owner guides
Letting in London
London’s 90-night rule: plan the calendar before taking bookings
Understand London’s 90-night short-let limit, track bookings across platforms and check permissions before committing to guests.
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Short-let management fees: what “after platform commission” means
Understand the 15% and 20% management plans, the calculation after platform commission, separate property costs and the records to request.
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Before you list: lease, mortgage, insurance and short-let permission
Build a property-specific permission file before short letting: describe the intended use, check documents and keep written answers from the right parties.
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Fire and safety preparation for a short-let property
Prepare a useful safety file, commission appropriate assessments, close outstanding work and agree the checks needed between short stays.
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Make a property guest-ready: furnishing, photographs and useful details
Prioritise durable furnishing, realistic capacity, accurate photographs and a practical house guide before launching a short-let listing.
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Changeovers and local support: close the gaps between bookings
Plan cleaning, linen, access, restocks, maintenance and escalation so each short-let changeover has a clear owner and a realistic timetable.
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Managing a UK short let from overseas: oversight and reporting
Agree decisions, spending limits, booking statements, document access and local responsibility when you own a UK short-let property from abroad.
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Area guide
London short-let owners: assess the building, calendar and journey
A practical London owner guide to building permissions, a controlled booking calendar, accurate transport descriptions and workable local support.
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Hertfordshire short lets: choose the right town-level operating plan
Assess a Hertfordshire property through its actual transport links, nearby destinations, guest setup and the local support needed for each stay.
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Essex short-let owners: compare town, coast and transport realities
Plan an Essex short let around its actual setting, rail or road access, property upkeep and reliable changeovers, without assuming one county-wide market.
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Kent short-let owners: plan for the coast, towns and the distance between
Evaluate a Kent holiday let through its exact location, transport route, seasonal upkeep and supplier logistics before setting a booking calendar.
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Surrey short-let owners: balance town access, countryside and owner use
Assess a Surrey short let through its actual station access, outdoor space, guest facilities and the handover between your own visits and paying stays.
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Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: an owner’s short-let location check
Compare a short let in Berkshire or Buckinghamshire through its exact town, station, event context, building costs and property-specific local support.
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