International guests are London's highest-value short-let market. They stay longer, spend more and leave more considered reviews than domestic travellers. They also have higher expectations. Understanding what they actually want from a property is the most direct path to attracting them consistently.

Curated Property manages short-let villas and apartments in Lisbon, on the Oeiras coast and near Ericeira. If you own a property in Portugal and want it managed to a consistent standard, with guests who treat it well and a team that handles everything, this is where to start.

September to November is the best time to visit Ericeira for most travellers: the summer crowds have gone, the Atlantic swells have arrived, and the village returns to itself. Surf, seafood, the whitewashed old quarter and a pace of life that makes a week feel genuinely restorative.

Not every upgrade earns its cost back. But some do, consistently, across every type of Portugal villa and every guest profile. If you are renting out a villa in Portugal on a short-term basis, this is what the data and the booking patterns actually tell you to invest in.

Twenty minutes from Lisbon, on a coast of Atlantic beaches, hilltop palaces and excellent seafood, Oeiras is where families and groups come when they want more than a city centre apartment. A private pool, a garden, the Linha de Cascais train at the end of the road: this is what villas to rent in Oeiras, Portugal, offer that the city cannot.

A lavish Somerset farmhouse sleeping 16 — with private lake access, mature gardens and a pool table — available to rent for Glastonbury Festival 2027. For groups who want more than a campsite, this is the base. Managed by Curated Property.

The rules governing Alojamento Local in Lisbon changed fundamentally in November 2024, when Decreto-Lei 76/2024 reversed the most restrictive elements of the 2023 Mais Habitação legislation. This is the complete 2026 guide: which properties can be licensed today, how registrations now transfer automatically with a property, what owners actually owe in tax, and what the new containment-area framework means in practice — explained clearly, without legal jargon.

Lisbon's short-let market remains one of Europe's strongest in 2026 — but the regulatory landscape has shifted significantly since 2023. This guide covers everything Lisbon property owners need to know: Alojamento Local licensing, condominium rules, what professional management actually delivers, and the revenue potential for premium properties in the city's finest neighbourhoods.

Chiado or Príncipe Real? A penthouse with castle views or a converted palace apartment on a quiet miradouro street? Choosing the right Lisbon neighbourhood changes the character of an entire stay. This guide covers six of the city's finest areas for luxury apartments and penthouses — with honest notes on what each one actually feels like to live in.

Getting a London property truly short-let ready is more involved than most owners expect — and the difference between a prepared property and an unprepared one shows up immediately in guest reviews. This checklist covers everything: legal requirements, interior standards, technology, photography and documentation.

Most short-let operators manage volume. Curated Property manages quality. Here's what premium short-let management in London actually looks like — and why it makes a material difference to your property, your returns and your peace of mind.

From England's smallest cathedral city to Britain's most dramatic prehistoric monuments, staying in Bath puts you within an hour of some of the country's finest day trips. Our guest guide covers ten unmissable destinations across Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond — with honest notes on getting there, what to expect, and when to go.

Section 24, the end of no-fault evictions, and stagnating AST yields have changed the calculation for London landlords. Here is what switching to short-let actually involves — the income comparison, the 90-day rule, the mortgage and lease checks — and what the numbers look like when you do it right.

Europe's surf-lifestyle capital sits 30 minutes from Lisbon. Ericeira's UNESCO World Surfing Reserve status, year-round Atlantic swells, and growing digital nomad economy are creating short-let demand unlike anything else in the European coastal property market — and prices have not yet caught up.

International guests are the most commercially valuable segment of the London short-let market. They stay longer, spend more and book further in advance. Understanding what they expect from a property is the single most effective way to increase your annual income.

Two of London's most storied addresses, side by side. Belgravia's quiet grandeur and Mayfair's glamorous energy make for a short-let experience unlike anywhere else in the city — or the world.

London hosts more major international events than almost any other city on earth. Each one creates a measurable surge in short-let demand — and the owners who understand this earn significantly more than those who don't.

Bath punches well above its size for food. From avant-garde tasting menus to centuries-old pubs and some of England's finest independent coffee, here's where to eat and drink during your stay.

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.

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.