Do you feel like your Airbnb is underbooked and sitting empty too often? If your calendar has large gaps, you’re not alone. We’ve helped 100s of property owners across the UK improve their occupancy rates and make their bookings more predictable, reducing long periods of vacancy between stays.
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We’re not typical property managers; we’re experts in short-lets and Airbnb markets – and the proof is in the pudding. The Airbnbs we manage consistently achieve 90%+ occupancy rates because we control and actively manage demand, pricing, and the overall guest experience, so your property stands out, gets booked, and earns more, more often.
Occupancy rate is one of the most important performance metrics for any Airbnb or holiday let and is the single biggest driver of consistent Airbnb income. Airbnb properties that underperform tend to be less about the property itself and more about not being actively managed to match demand. The real problem is static listings in a dynamic marketplace. Have a question? Email us at [email protected]
The short-term rental market changes daily. Events drive spikes, competitors adjust pricing, seasonality shifts booking behaviours, and typically overworked hosts don’t react or adapt fast enough. The result? Lost income and inconsistent performance, leading to empty nights that never convert into revenue and listings that slowly lose standing and visibility.
Focusing on achieving the highest possible nightly rate can lead to lower occupancy and missed revenue opportunities. The most successful short-term rentals strike the right balance.
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Occupancy rate is calculated using the following formula:
A “good” occupancy rate depends on your location and property type, but in the UK:
Top markets like Edinburgh and London can exceed 75–80%, while seasonal locations (like Cornwall) may have lower annual averages but stronger peak periods. In London (zones 1-3), Ovitiza averages above 90%.
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It’s a common misconception in the industry that higher occupancy always means stronger results. In reality, it’s occupancy without a pricing strategy that affects profitability.
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For example, a property at 90% occupancy with low nightly rates may earn less than a property at 75% occupancy with optimised pricing. What matters is not just how often your property is booked, but how much each night earns, which is why, at Ovitzia, we focus on:
The goal isn’t just to fill your calendar, it’s to maximise the value of every night.
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Our best-performing Airbnbs aren’t just consistently booked; they’re priced well.
To drive high occupancy, our Airbnb managers combine data, pricing strategies, and hands-on management, which in turn improves your listing ranking, encourages more reviews, and creates more consistent monthly income.
How Ovitzia achieves occupancy of 90% or more:
