Airbnb management & guaranteed rent for UK landlords.
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Whether you want to earn more from your property or simply receive a guaranteed monthly cheque — AV Property has a solution built around you.
Our landlord services
Airbnb Management
Put your serviced accommodation on autopilot. We handle listings, pricing, guests, cleaning and maintenance — you receive monthly statements.
Guaranteed Rent
A void-free, hassle-free fixed monthly income for up to 5 years. We take on the risk, you keep the certainty.
Local expertise. National reach.
Higher returns
Dynamic pricing and direct-booking channels typically outperform long-let yields.
Fully hands-off
Cleaning, linen, maintenance, compliance — handled. You just collect the rent.
Trusted by owners
Verified, vetted guests and full insurance — your asset is in safe hands.
Airbnb management, serviced accommodation management and guaranteed rent — in one place.
Most owners find us searching for Airbnb management near me, short let management, serviced accommodation management or guaranteed rent for landlords. Whichever route you take, the commercials are the same: management is 12% + VAT of booking income with a one-off onboarding fee based on the size of the property, and guaranteed rent is a fixed monthly figure set at least 5% above local market rent for terms up to five years.
Airbnb & short let management
Listing build and optimisation across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, dynamic nightly pricing, guest vetting and messaging, professional changeover cleans, linen, restocking and maintenance — with monthly owner statements.
Serviced accommodation & corporate lets
Mid-let and monthly stays for contractors, relocating staff and insurance placements. Company-invoiced bookings, longer average stays and fewer changeovers than pure holiday letting.
Guaranteed rent / rent to rent
A void-free fixed monthly income, no management fees, no void periods and no tenant-find costs. We hold the contract, cover the running of the home and return it in the condition we took it.
Compliance handled
Gas safety, EICR, PAT, fire risk assessment, smoke and CO alarms, insurance suitable for short lets, and evidence stored so it is ready when you or your lender ask for it.
Empty, tired or hard-to-let homes
Furnishing and styling advice, photography and a launch plan for properties sitting empty between tenancies, after refurbishment or after a failed long-let.
Portfolios and accidental landlords
One point of contact for multiple units, whether you own a single flat inherited or relocated out of, or a growing portfolio across several towns.
Earnings, regulation & compliance — explained.
How much can you earn from Airbnb in London in 2026?
Borough-by-borough earnings, real nightly rates, occupancy benchmarks and what landlords actually take home after costs in 2026.
Read guide RegulationThe London 90-day short let rule, explained for 2026
What the 90-night cap actually covers, how Airbnb enforces it, the legal workarounds, and how to keep premium income without breaching it.
Read guide LandlordsAirbnb vs Guaranteed Rent: which makes more for UK landlords?
Real net-income comparison between full-service Airbnb management and a 5-year Guaranteed Rent contract, with the trade-offs spelled out.
Read guide HostingShort let compliance checklist for UK landlords (2026)
Every certificate, policy, permission and check a UK short let landlord needs in 2026 — without the legalese.
Read guide HostingAirbnb management vs self-hosting in 2026
A like-for-like comparison of professional Airbnb management vs DIY hosting — real income, hours, fees, occupancy and the point where management pays for itself.
Read guide LandlordsRent-to-Serviced Accommodation: the 2026 UK guide for landlords
R2SA explained plainly: how the contract works, what landlords actually earn, what the risks are, and where it beats a traditional AST in 2026.
Read guide RegulationAirbnb rules in London: the 90-day rule explained (2026)
Everything London hosts and landlords need to know about the 90-night short-let cap in 2026 — including three legal ways to earn full-year short-let income.
Read guide EarningsHow much can you earn on Airbnb in Manchester in 2026?
Manchester short-let numbers landlords actually see in 2026 — Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Ancoats, Salford Quays and MediaCity — plus net take-home vs AST.
Read guide LandlordsServiced accommodation vs buy-to-let: the real 2026 numbers
The genuine, whole-picture comparison landlords actually need — gross, net, tax, time and risk — with 2026 numbers from live UK portfolios.
Read guide RegulationShort-let licensing in the UK 2026: what landlords actually need
The whole 2026 UK short-let licensing picture in one place — Scotland, England (including the new national register), Wales and Northern Ireland — with what each actually requires.
Read guide RegulationDo I need planning permission for a short let in the UK?
England’s new C5 use class, London’s 90-day rule, Article 4 directions and Scotland’s control areas — what actually requires consent.
Read guide EarningsAirbnb vs long let: which earns more in 2026?
The same two-bed flat, run two ways. Gross revenue, running costs, void risk and the real net difference for UK landlords in 2026.
Read guide LandlordsAirbnb management fees in the UK: what should you actually pay?
What UK short-let management companies charge in 2026, what should be inside the fee, and the extras that quietly erode your return.
Read guide LandlordsHow does guaranteed rent work for UK landlords?
A plain-English explanation of guaranteed rent schemes: the contract, the money, the maintenance and the honest trade-offs.
Read guide EarningsThe best UK cities for serviced accommodation in 2026
Ten UK cities compared on nightly rate, occupancy, demand mix and regulation risk — where operators are actually making money in 2026.
Read guide HostingAirbnb insurance in the UK: what cover do you actually need?
Standard landlord policies exclude paying guests. Here is the cover short-let landlords genuinely need, and where platform guarantees stop.
Read guide ContractorsContractor accommodation in the UK: what to book and what it costs
Whole-home stays for site teams: how the rates work, what a crew should check before booking and how invoicing is handled.
Read guide GuestsServiced apartments vs hotels: which is better for a long stay?
A straight comparison for anyone staying a week or longer: cost, space, food, laundry and the trade-offs each way.
Read guide InsuranceEmergency and insurance-funded housing: how temporary accommodation works
What happens when your home is unliveable: alternative accommodation cover, who arranges it, how long you stay and what to ask for.
Read guide ContractorsContractor accommodation vs hotels: what a crew really costs per week
Hotel rooms versus a whole house for the crew: the weekly maths, what changes after 28 nights, and how invoicing works.
Read guide RelocationRelocating for work in the UK: where to stay for the first three months
The first three months after a job move: furnished monthly lets versus a rushed tenancy, what is included, and a month-one checklist.
Read guide ContractorsHow to book accommodation for a work crew in the UK
What site managers need to send, how whole-house crew bookings are priced, parking and shift-pattern practicalities, and how invoicing works.
Read guide ContractorsCompany invoicing and VAT on contractor accommodation, explained
PO numbers, VAT invoices, payment terms and the paperwork finance teams ask for before a crew booking is approved.
Read guide InsuranceAlternative accommodation on an insurance claim: how it works
Who pays, who arranges it, how long cover lasts, and the questions to ask a loss adjuster before you move into temporary accommodation.
Read guide InsuranceHow long can you stay in insurance accommodation?
Realistic timescales by claim type, what makes a stay run long, and how to book so an extension never means moving house again.
Read guide RelocationRelocation accommodation: an employer's guide
How long to fund a relocation stay, what to include, how to budget per head, and how invoicing works when HR pays for accommodation.
Read guide RelocationTemporary accommodation between house moves: what to do with the gap
Bridging a broken chain or a renovation: how long to book, what a monthly furnished stay includes, and how to handle storage and pets.
Read guide LandlordsGuaranteed rent vs rent guarantee insurance: what's the difference?
Two products, both called 'rent guarantee'. One is a company leasing your property; the other is an insurance policy. Here's how the costs and risks actually compare.
Read guide GuestsServiced apartments in London: what they are and how to book the right one
What's included, what serviced flats cost against hotels, and how to book a short stay apartment in London directly without agency mark-ups.
Read guide RegulationThe 90-day rule explained: where it applies and how landlords work with it
Where the 90-night cap applies, how nights are counted, what happens if you go over, and the mid-term letting models landlords use for the other nine months.
Read guide RegulationAirbnb rules for UK landlords in 2026: licensing, safety, tax and leases
Planning and licensing, the registration scheme, fire and gas safety, insurance, council tax and business rates, tax treatment and the lease clauses that catch owners out.
Read guide Landlords23 letting tips that raise short-let income (from a managed UK portfolio)
The pricing, listing, minimum-stay, review and operations changes that move revenue most — with the numbers we see when landlords actually apply them.
Read guide LandlordsGuaranteed rent schemes in London: how they work, what to watch for, and what you'll actually get paid
The different types of guaranteed rent scheme operating in London, what they really pay by borough, the contract clauses that catch landlords out, and how to compare offers properly.
Read guide LandlordsUK Short-Let Rules for Landlords: 90-Day Rule & Tips
One page covering the 90-day rule, the Airbnb rules that actually apply to UK landlords, and the letting tips that protect your income — with links to local guidance for your city.
Read guideHow it works
From first call to first payout in around 14 days. Everything in between is on us.
- 1
Free valuation
We assess your property, location and earning potential — usually within 24 hours.
- 2
Onboarding
We handle cleaning standards, certificates, insurance and photography. You sign one short agreement.
- 3
Listing & guest care
We list across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct, run dynamic pricing, and look after every guest 24/7.
- 4
Monthly payouts
Net rent lands in your account each month with a transparent statement. That's it.
Real homes under AV Property management
From first call to first statement in 30 days.
Most landlords want to know exactly what happens after they say yes. This is the timeline we work to on every property we take on.
- Day 1–2
01Valuation & agreement
We review comparable local listings, occupancy and event demand, then send a written income projection and our management agreement. No fee is charged to get this far.
- Day 3–7
02Compliance & access
Gas safety, EICR, PAT, fire risk assessment and insurance are checked or booked. Keys, smart lock or lockbox installed and the property is added to our maintenance system.
- Day 7–10
03Styling, photography & listing build
We stage the home, add hotel-grade linen and essentials, shoot professional photography and write the listing copy — the single biggest lever on your nightly rate.
- Day 10–14
04Go live across channels
Your home is published to Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and our corporate and relocation partners, with dynamic pricing switched on from the first night.
- Day 14–30
05First bookings & reviews
Launch pricing wins early bookings and the first reviews, which is what unlocks full-rate pricing. Cleaning, linen and 24/7 guest care run from the first check-in.
- Day 30
06First statement
You receive a clear monthly statement: gross booking income, our 12% fee, any approved costs and your net payment — with occupancy and rate data for the month.
Free property valuation
Drop your details and we'll come back within one working day.
Landlord FAQs
How much can I earn from Airbnb as a UK landlord?
A well-managed two-bed in central London typically grosses £48,000–£72,000/year — roughly 1.8x to 2.4x a long-let. Outside London expect 30–60% uplift vs an AST. See our 2026 earnings breakdown by borough and bedroom count.
What's the difference between Airbnb management and Guaranteed Rent?
Airbnb management maximises income — you keep the upside (and the variability). Guaranteed Rent pays a fixed monthly sum for 1–5 years with zero voids, zero fees and zero tenant hassle — we take the risk, you take the certainty.
Is Airbnb still legal in London with the 90-day rule?
Yes. The 90-day cap applies to entire-home short lets in Greater London under the Deregulation Act 2015. There are legitimate routes beyond 90 nights — including planning permission, mid-term lets and Guaranteed Rent. We handle compliance for every managed property.
What does AV Property do for landlords?
Listings, dynamic pricing, guest vetting, 5★ cleaning & linen, 24/7 guest care, maintenance, compliance (gas/EICR/PAT/fire), monthly statements and same-day rent under Guaranteed Rent. You receive a single point of contact and a monthly payment.
Where do you operate?
London (all boroughs), Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, St Helens, Wigan and across Kent including Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Canterbury, Faversham and Sheppey.
Homes we manage
Every photo here is a real AV Property home, photographed as guests find it on arrival.
