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Short-Let Management in London for Landlords

Owning a rental portfolio should feel like a well-run, managed business, not just a constant firefight. Even if you’ve tried to operate short-lets yourself in the past, you’ll know just how difficult it can be to juggle every moving part from pricing that grows stale, calendars that don’t sync to guest questions and unsociable hours – hence why you might find yourself currently in the long-let market.

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New changes in this space are pushing a lot of landlords into the short-let market, and that’s why you’ll need Ovitzia to make the smooth transition.

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How we can help landlords

Yields are stagnant – the math doesn’t make much sense anymore

  • The problem: London’s rental market has shifted. Tax changes, Section 24, higher mortgage rates and rising costs mean that once-comfortable yields are now thinning, with even strong monthly rental income not enough to offset rising overheads.
  • How we can help: Short-lets can unlock 20–60% more revenue per property. By optimising nightly rates and pricing dynamically in response to demand surges, we help landlords transform underperforming assets into high-yield properties — often outperforming traditional tenancies by thousands of dollars annually.
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Voids are becoming a problem – every tenancy switch-over costs me money

  • The problem: Long-term rentals bring unavoidable downtime — tenants leaving due to rising rents, trying to replace them, and reference delays cost you money and affect your annual yield gains.
  • How we can help: Short-lets fill the gaps. We list your property across multiple booking platforms, refresh availability daily, and fill nights on a rolling basis — so income flows consistently rather than disappearing between tenancies.
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I’m nervous about Section 21 reform and being locked into bad tenancies

  • The problem: Regulatory change means landlords face longer notice periods, harder eviction routes, and uncertainty about regaining possession, making “traditional” letting riskier and less flexible.
  • How we can help: Retain control and full flexibility over your property—block dates or sell without tenant complications. Your property is never locked into long-term contracts you can’t get out of.

Even though tenants stay for years, the property always needs work at the end of each tenancy

  • The problem: Inspections are infrequent, and minor issues go unnoticed until they become expensive. A refurbishment can wipe out the profit, and deposits don’t always cover the cost.
  • How we can help: Regular professional cleans and quick fixes keep the property in top condition – reducing refurbishment cycles and preserving long-term asset value.
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I don’t want the hassle of running a hospitality business

  • The problem: Even if the numbers make sense, most landlords don’t have the time to manage bookings, cleanings, guest communications and pricing.
  • How we can help: We do everything from photography and listing creation to guest vetting, check-ins, turnovers and revenue optimisation.

I need clearer visibility and better control over my portfolio

  • The problem: With ASTs, you often get one rent figure every month and little insight beyond that. It’s hard to optimise what you can’t measure.
  • How we can help: Our owner dashboard shows occupancy, ADR, total revenue, channel mix, booking windows and forecasts.

I want to reposition my property – but I need a partner I can trust

  • The problem: Many landlords know there’s more potential in their portfolio but lack the in-house expertise to pivot into short-lets safely.
  • How we can help: We make the transition seamless. We handle compliance, optimise for short-let demand, and guide you through pricing, positioning and guest strategy.

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Why landlords ultimately switch

  • Higher income without higher involvement.
  • Fewer voids and better yield per square foot.
  • More control over your property.
  • Better asset condition and resale readiness.
  • Greater flexibility to pivot when you need to.

With Ovitzia’s short-let service, landlords get to enjoy a fully boutique, London-only management partner. No call centres. No key juggling. A single named operator responsible for outcomes, supported by a tight on-the-ground team.

You can even switch between short-lets, mid-lets, and long-lets through our service. Contact us.

Included as standard

  • Listing creation (pro photography, editorial copy, SEO-optimised
  • Multi-OTA distribution and calendar sync
  • Guest screening, deposits and 24/7 communications
  • Housekeeping with hotel-quality linen and stocked essentials
  • Post-stay audits with photo logs and issue tracking
  • Maintenance and scheduled prevention
  • Live reporting, statements and portfolio insights
  • Daily dynamic pricing tuned to local demand
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