Airbnb and short-let management in West London.
Between central London and Heathrow, with airport travellers, business guests and visitors who want London for less. We turn that demand into money in your account, from 12% + VAT.
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What a 3-bed in West London earns.
Before and after our fee, so you know exactly what lands in your account.
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Average for a 3-bedroom short let in West London, from BNBCalc market data for West London, 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.
Get my free valuationWest London is built for airport, business and London guests.
Heathrow is on the doorstep for early flights and late landings, and business travellers and contractors fill homes during the week.
Central London is a short Tube or train ride away, so visitors get London at a better price, with Kew Gardens and Twickenham on the doorstep.
Areas we cover- All yearBusiness travel and contractors during the week.
- SummerTourists visiting London, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court.
- Every dayHeathrow travellers needing a bed near the airport.
- DecemberChristmas visits and winter breaks.
A local manager in West London, not a call centre.
Your home in West London 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.
What the law asks of you, and what we handle.
Short-let rules change from time to time. Here is what applies in West London, and we'll keep you up to date once your home is live.
Night limits
90 nights a yearWest London is in London, so you can let a whole home on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. We fill the rest of the year with stays of 90 nights or more.
Planning permission
Check before you startGoing beyond 90 nights a year on short stays needs planning permission, and each West London borough decides applications 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 introducedEngland 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 onboardingEvery 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 accountantShort-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 ASTGuests 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.
West London landlords ask us.
How much could my West London 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 West London?
Yes. West London is in London, so whole homes can be let on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. Longer stays can fill the rest of the year.
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 West London 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 West London do you cover?
Ealing, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Hounslow and Hillingdon. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm.
What brings guests to West London
- Heathrow. West London is home to Heathrow, so travellers book before early flights and after late landings all year.
- Twickenham Stadium. England's home rugby ground fills homes nearby on match days and for big concerts.
- Kew Gardens. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws visitors all year.
- Easy access to central London. Tube and rail links make West London a good-value base for visitors to the centre.
Every one of these brings guests on specific dates. We add them to your calendar and price those nights to match.
Find out what your West London home could earn
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