Airbnb and short-let management in Reading.

Business travellers from the Thames Valley, fast trains to London and festival crowds. We turn that demand into money in your account, from 12% + VAT.

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Reading earnings

What a 3-bed in Reading earns.

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

Bookings a month£3,120

After our fee, from 12% + VAT£2,670

A year in bookings£37,400

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

Average for a 3-bedroom short let in Reading, from BNBCalc market data for Reading, 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 Reading works

Reading is a business city with weekend demand too.

Tech and finance companies across the Thames Valley bring business travellers and contractors every week, and fast trains into London make Reading a popular base.

The university, the Royal Berkshire Hospital and people relocating for work need furnished places for weeks at a time, which is exactly what our 30-day stays are built for.

Areas we cover

Town centreCavershamEarleyTilehurstWhitleyEmmer Green

August bank holidayReading Festival, the busiest weekend of the year.
All yearBusiness travel and contractors across the Thames Valley.
Term timeUniversity open days and family visits.
SummerVisitors using Reading as a base for London and the Thames.

Your local manager

A local manager in Reading, not a call centre.

Your home in Reading 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 Reading landlords

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

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

Night limits

No cap in Reading

The 90-night-a-year limit only applies in London. You can let your Reading 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 Reading Borough Council decides each case on its own facts. 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.

Reading questions

Reading landlords ask us.

How much could my Reading 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 Reading?

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

My flat is in a newer block. Can I short-let it?

Often, but many leases restrict short-lets. We'll read your lease and building rules with you before anything goes live.

Do I need to register my Reading 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 Reading do you cover?

The town centre, Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Whitley and Emmer Green. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm.

What brings guests to Reading

Big employers. Microsoft has its UK headquarters at Thames Valley Park in Reading, one of many technology and business employers that bring guests to the town every week.
The University of Reading. The university, including Henley Business School, brings open days, graduations, executive courses and visiting academics.
The Elizabeth line. Reading is the western end of the Elizabeth line, which links the town directly with central London and Canary Wharf.
Reading Abbey. Reading Abbey, founded by Henry I, who was buried there in 1136, reopened to visitors in 2018 after conservation work.

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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