Journal
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.
Mid-Term Lets Explained: The Smart Choice for London Property Owners in Winter
When London's short-let season ends in September, the smartest property owners don't leave their assets sitting empty. Mid-term lets fill the winter months with vetted corporate tenants — and Curated Property makes the transition seamless.
London Townhouse Rentals: Why Georgian Properties Command Premium Rates
Georgian townhouses in prime London neighbourhoods consistently achieve 40–80% higher short-let rates than comparable apartments. Here's why they command a premium — and how Curated Property helps owners capture it fully.
Surfing in Ericeira: What to Expect as a First-Time Visitor
Ericeira has eight world-class breaks and a surf culture that has been building for decades. For first-time visitors, knowing what to expect — the right beaches, the best surf schools, the unwritten rules of the lineup — makes the difference between a frustrating week and an exceptional one. Here is an honest guide.
How We Protect Your Property: Curated Property's Approach to Guest Vetting
Guest vetting is one of the most important and least visible parts of short-let management. Here is an honest account of how Curated Property approaches it — the layers of verification, the platform standards we require, and what happens when something goes wrong.
Glamping in Bath: The Rise of Exceptional Outdoor Stays in Somerset
Somerset has become one of the most compelling glamping destinations in England — a county of exceptional countryside within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and the south-west coast. Here is what the glamping offer around Bath actually looks like, and what makes it worth considering alongside a stay in the city itself.
The True Cost of Self-Managing Your London Short-Let Property
Self-managing a London short-let sounds straightforward until you add up what it actually costs — in time, money and risk. This is an honest account of the hidden costs most owners do not calculate before they start, and what they typically discover once they do.
Chelsea and Kensington: London's Most In-Demand Short-Let Locations
Chelsea and Kensington are two of London's most consistently requested short-let locations — and for good reason. This guide covers what makes each neighbourhood exceptional for guests, what to expect from a stay there, and why both areas continue to outperform the wider London market on demand and nightly rates.
Peak Season Pricing: How Curated Property Maximises Revenue in Summer
Summer is when London's short-let market reaches its annual peak — and when the difference between active revenue management and passive pricing is most visible. Here is how Curated Property approaches peak season, and why getting these months right has an outsized effect on annual returns.
Ericeira Property Management: How to Rent Your Villa or Apartment Short-Term
Ericeira's short-let market has grown significantly as the village's reputation has spread beyond the surf community. For villa and apartment owners on the Silver Coast, professional management is the difference between a passive listing and a property that performs at the top of the market year-round.
The Best Things to Do in Ericeira: Europe's Surf Capital
Ericeira is the only World Surfing Reserve in Europe — but it is far more than a surf destination. This guide covers the best beaches, restaurants, day trips and things to do in one of Portugal's most characterful coastal villages, whether you surf or not.
How Smart Home Technology is Transforming Short-Let Properties in London
Smart home technology has moved well beyond novelty in London's short-let market. The best-performing properties now use keyless entry, smart thermostats, noise monitoring and automated guest communication as standard — and the gap between properties that do and those that do not is becoming visible in reviews, occupancy and income.
London Mews Houses: A Guide for First-Time Short-Let Guests
A London mews house is one of the most distinctive and sought-after short-let property types in the city. If you have never stayed in one, this guide covers what to expect — the layout, the character, the quirks, and why guests who stay in a mews tend not to go back to hotels.
What to Look For in a Short-Let Property Manager: 10 Questions to Ask
Not all short-let property managers are the same. The difference between a good one and a poor one can be tens of thousands of pounds in annual income — and a lot of avoidable stress. These are the ten questions worth asking before you hand over the keys.
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.