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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.