Short let or tenant? See which earns you more

Put in your own numbers and compare what's left each month from a tenant and from short lets, after fees and costs. The valuation takes a minute.

Not legal or financial advice. Consult your own legal or financial adviser before making any decisions.

With a tenant

Monthly rent (£)The ONS average for Brighton and Hove is £1,816 (May 2026). Change it to your own. Letting agent fee (%)Leave at 0 if you let the home yourself.

With short lets

Average price per night (£)Our Brighton and Hove average is about £160. Nights booked (%)Homes we manage were booked on 66.8% of available nights in 2025. Monthly bills you'd pay (£)Energy, water, broadband and TV licence. A tenant normally pays these. Add your own estimate. Monthly council tax or business rates (£)Add your own figure. A tenant normally pays council tax.

Your month

Tenant: what's left£0

Short lets: bookings£0

Our fee (12% + VAT)£0

Bills, council tax or rates£0

Short lets: what's left£0

£0

Cleaning is usually covered by the cleaning fee guests pay. Insurance, safety checks and tax aren't included. This is an estimate, not a promise: short-let income changes through the year. Figures correct as of September 2026.

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