Three ways to use a London property
Compare selling, a conventional tenancy and professionally managed short lets. Start with a property-specific forecast and our Airbnb management London service: /airbnb-management-london.
Long-term letting offers simpler operations and steadier monthly cash flow. Short lets can produce higher gross revenue but involve variable occupancy, cleaning, guest support, maintenance and platform costs.
Use net income, not headline revenue. Deduct platform fees, management, cleaning, utilities, supplies, maintenance, insurance, voids and tax. These are illustrative planning assumptions, not managed-property results.
Check London rules, leasehold permissions, personal-use needs and financing before deciding. Compare the result with our ADR guide: /blog/airbnb-average-daily-rate-london-2026, occupancy guide: /blog/airbnb-occupancy-rates-london-2026 and free valuation: /free-valuation.