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Company lets after the Renters' Rights Act | Lush Homes

28, July 2026 · Selin

Since 1 May 2026, letting a residential property to a private tenant in England looks materially different from what it did a year ago. The Renters' Rights Act converted every ...

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London Airbnb Earnings for a 1-bedroom

20, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

"How much can I earn?" is the first question every landlord asks us. Answers you find online tend to fall in two categories: aspirational figures from Airbnb's own marketing, or ...

The UK Short-Term Let Registration (STR) Scheme Explained

13, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

The UK Short-Term Let Registration Scheme became mandatory in 2026. If you rent out a property short-let anywhere in England (Airbnb, Booking.com, direct, or any other channel), ...

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The London 90-day rule

7, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

The 90-day rule is the single most misunderstood piece of London short-let regulation. Every landlord who has ever considered Airbnbing their property has heard of it. Most have ...

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How we price a short let

6, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

Pricing is the most important decision a short-let operator makes. It is also the one that gets the least attention. Most hosts set a nightly rate, leave it there, and let Smart ...

Rent to rent vs Property management

5, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

If you own an apartment and you are weighing up short-letting it, the search results will quickly start telling you about rent to rent. They will less often tell you that rent to ...

Where to stay near the O2 Arena

4, July 2026 · Jay Aslan

Most people coming to a show at the O2 stay somewhere they have heard of. Greenwich proper, half a mile down the road. Canary Wharf across the river. Sometimes the Premier Inn by ...