Short-term lets

Short-Term Lets and Serviced Accommodation: Planning, Leasehold and Licensing Risks for UK Property Investors

The growth of platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com has made short-term residential letting a mainstream investment strategy in the UK. Serviced accommodation - properties let on a nightly or weekly basis, typically furnished and managed - can generate gross yields significantly above conventional buy-to-let, particularly in high-demand tourist and city-centre locations.