Airbnb and short-let management in Canterbury.

A cathedral city on the doorstep of the Kent coast, with two universities and tourists all year. We turn that demand into money in your account, from 12% + VAT.

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Canterbury earnings

What a 3-bed in Canterbury earns.

Before and after our fee, so you know exactly what lands in your account.

Bookings a month£2,840

After our fee, from 12% + VAT£2,430

A year in bookings£34,100

See what every size earns in Canterbury, from studios to 4+ bedrooms

Average for a 3-bedroom short let in Canterbury, from BNBCalc market data for Canterbury, 12-month averages to September 2026. Bookings before platform fees, cleaning, running costs and management fees. "After our fee" uses our lowest rate, 12% + VAT, for full-time hosts on a three-year agreement. Rates go up to 20% + VAT. Your property may earn more or less depending on its size, location and season. These are estimates, not guarantees. Please do your own research and due diligence using market data sites such as AirDNA, Airbtics, AirROI or PriceLabs.

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Why Canterbury works

Canterbury draws visitors from all over the world.

Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the medieval streets around it pull in tourists all year, many using the city as a base to explore the Kent coast.

The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church bring families for open days and graduations, and hospital staff and contractors need places for weeks at a time.

Areas we cover

City centreSt Dunstan'sNorthgateWincheapSt Stephen'sHarbledown

SpringOpen days and the start of the tourist season.
SummerPeak season, with visitors exploring the city and the coast.
GraduationsCathedral graduation ceremonies bring families from all over the world.
DecemberChristmas shopping and winter weekend breaks.

Your local manager

A local manager in Canterbury, not a call centre.

Your home in Canterbury is looked after by a local manager from the Houst network who lives and works in the area. One person who knows your home, your guests and you.

One person, not a queue

No ticket numbers and no explaining your home to a stranger every time. Your manager already knows which key sticks and where the stopcock is.

Knows your area

Your manager knows when your city fills up, which streets guests book first, and which trades actually turn up on time.

Eyes on your home

Your home is checked after every stay, and on medium-term stays you get a photo report at least every 30 days, so you never have to wonder how it's looking.

Everything starts with a free discovery call with our team on Google Meet.

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Rules for Canterbury landlords

What the law asks of you, and what we handle.

Short-let rules change from time to time. Here is what applies in Canterbury, and we'll keep you up to date once your home is live.

Night limits

No cap in Canterbury

The 90-night-a-year limit only applies in London. You can let your Canterbury home for as many nights as you want.

Planning permission

Check before you start

Letting a whole home that isn't your main residence all year round can count as a change of use, and Canterbury City Council decides each case on its own facts. Much of central Canterbury is a conservation area and many buildings are listed, so safety upgrades can need extra consent. We go through this with you, along with your lease and mortgage terms, before your home goes live.

National short-let register

Being introduced

England is introducing a national register of short-term and holiday lets. Once it's running, booking sites are expected to ask for a registration number on every listing. We'll handle the registration for you.

Safety

We check at onboarding

Every short-let needs a written fire risk assessment and working smoke alarms, plus carbon monoxide alarms where needed and an annual gas safety certificate if there's gas. An EPC is needed if your home is let for four months or more a year, which covers most full-time short-lets. A five-yearly electrical check (EICR) isn't a legal requirement for short lets in England, but Guestwise asks every host for one, and most insurers expect it.

Tax and business rates

Speak to your accountant

Short-let income is taxable, and the old furnished holiday let tax rules no longer apply. If your home is available for 140 nights or more a year and actually let for 70 or more, it may pay business rates instead of council tax.

Renters' Rights Act

No tenancy, no AST

Guests stay under a licence for up to 30 days at a time with a set checkout date. We keep access to clean and inspect your home, and on medium-term stays we photograph it at least every 30 days. What landlords in England can do now.

This is general guidance, not legal or tax advice. Rules depend on your property, building and circumstances, so we check yours as part of your valuation.

Canterbury questions

Canterbury landlords ask us.

How much could my Canterbury home earn?

The answer depends on your home's size, street and the time of year. Get your free instant valuation at the top of this page, and we'll talk you through the detail on a free call.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can let in Canterbury?

No. The 90-night limit only applies in London. Canterbury has no cap on nights, although planning rules and your lease still apply.

My home is in a conservation area. Can I still short-let it?

Usually, yes. Conservation areas and listing mainly affect changes to the building, so we plan any safety upgrades carefully with you.

Do I need to register my Canterbury property?

England is introducing a national short-let register. Once it's running, we'll handle the registration for you and add your number to every listing.

How is a short let different from a long let?

We don't use ASTs or tenancy agreements. Guests stay under a licence for up to 30 days at a time, with a set checkout date, and we keep access to clean and inspect your home. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice on your own home, speak to a solicitor.

Which parts of Canterbury do you cover?

The city centre, St Dunstan's, Northgate, Wincheap, St Stephen's and Harbledown. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm.

What brings guests to Canterbury

A World Heritage cathedral city. Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Communion.
Universities. The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University bring open days, graduations and visiting families, with graduation ceremonies held in the cathedral.
The coast next door. Whitstable, famous for its oysters, and Herne Bay are part of the same council area, which gives owners a second, summer-led market.
Fast trains to London. High-speed trains link Canterbury with London St Pancras in about an hour, which suits business guests and visitors doing day trips into London.

Every one of these brings guests on specific dates. We add them to your calendar and price those nights to match.

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