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We come together with our owners, guests, and friends to bring you inspiring blog posts that ensure you can enjoy a ‘curated property experience’ all year round. Discover luxury lets, explore location highlights, and immerse yourself before, during, and after your stay.
Why Bath Property Owners Are Turning to Short-Let Management in 2026
Bath's short-let market has grown significantly in recent years — driven by strong year-round visitor demand, the Renters' Rights Act prompting landlords to reconsider long-term tenancies, and a recognised gap between what Bath properties can earn and what most owners currently achieve. Here is what is driving the shift.
A Weekend in Bath: How to Experience the City Like a Local
Bath rewards visitors who do more than tick off the landmarks. This guide covers where to go, where to eat, and how to spend two days in one of Britain's most beautiful cities — the way people who actually live there do it.
Corporate Lets vs Short Lets: Which is Better for Your London Property?
Corporate lets and short lets are often discussed as alternatives — but for most prime central London properties, the best strategy uses both. Here is an honest comparison of how they work, what they pay, and why a hybrid model consistently outperforms either approach on its own.
The Renters' Rights Act Explained: What It Means for London Landlords in 2026
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 — abolishing Section 21, ending fixed-term tenancies and introducing the biggest changes to the private rented sector in decades. Here is what London landlords need to know, and why many are reconsidering their letting strategy as a result.
Why Pimlico is One of London's Most Underrated Neighbourhoods
Most visitors to London overlook Pimlico entirely. That is their loss. Sitting quietly between Chelsea, Westminster and the Thames, Pimlico offers some of the finest Georgian architecture in the city, exceptional transport links, and a genuinely local feel that its more famous neighbours lost long ago.
How Much Can You Earn Renting Your London Property on Short Let?
Short-let income varies significantly depending on property type, location and how well the letting is managed. This guide sets out realistic earnings figures for prime central London properties — and explains what separates average returns from exceptional ones.
The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in London: A Guest's Honest Guide
London has 33 boroughs and hundreds of distinct neighbourhoods. Choosing where to stay is one of the most important decisions you'll make before you arrive. Here is an honest guide to the areas where Curated Property's guests stay — and what makes each one worth considering.
Airbnb vs a Professional Property Manager: What London Homeowners Need to Know
Many London homeowners start with Airbnb and quickly discover the gap between a listing and a managed property. Here's an honest comparison of what self-managing actually costs — in time, money and risk — versus working with a professional property manager.
London's Finest Properties Deserve More Than a Standard Tenancy
The Renters' Reform Act has changed the calculus for every prime London landlord. Here's why mews houses, townhouses and exceptional apartments are switching to short-let management — and how Curated Property handles everything.
Short-Let Property Management in Portugal: Lisbon, Cascais & Ericeira
A 2026 guide for owners of luxury holiday homes in Portugal — what full-service short-let management covers, how Alojamento Local (AL) registration works, and how Curated Property's Ericeira-based team operates across Lisbon, Cascais and Ericeira.
How to Choose a Property Management Company for Your Luxury Holiday Home
A practical 2026 guide for owners of luxury holiday homes: what a full-service property management company actually does, fair fee structures, regional specialism across the UK and Portugal's Lisbon coast, and the ten questions to ask before you sign.
Airbnb vs Vrbo in 2026: A Multi-Platform Strategy for Maximising Revenue
A curated stay where every detail is considered — elegant interiors, white‑glove service and effortless hosting for owners who expect the very best. From professional photography and bespoke welcome packs to dynamic pricing and 24/7 guest support, Curated Property transforms premium homes in London, Bath and the English countryside into memorable short‑let experiences, with zero hassle for owners.