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Short-Term Lets in London: A Hub for Guests and Owners

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Short-Term Lets in London: A Hub for Guests and Owners Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

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Short-term lets in London

Guestsflexible stays
Hosts90-night rule
Managementoptions
Comparelong lets
In short: Short-term lets offer flexibility for guests and potentially higher nightly income for owners, but London has specific rules: a whole home can only be let for short stays up to 90 nights a calendar year without planning permission, and leases, mortgages and insurance often restrict short lets. For many owners, a long let with full management is simpler and steadier. Use the guides below to explore each topic in depth.
Guests

How to find furnished short lets and serviced apartments.

Hosts

The 90-night rule, permissions and safety.

Management

What short-let managers do and charge.

Compare

Short let vs long let calculators.

Frequently asked questions

How many nights can I short let in London?

Up to 90 nights a calendar year for a whole home without planning permission.

Is a short let more profitable?

Not always, once the cap and costs are counted.

Does Fraser Bond manage short lets?

We specialise in long lets.

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