Stayful Knowledge Hub
Airbnb & Holiday Let Guides for UK Landlords
Browse our guides by topic — from management and pricing to operations, guest experience, investing and compliance. Use search + filters to find the right article fast.
Knowledge Hub
Quick answers + deep guides for UK landlords
This hub is written for UK landlords and property owners who want predictable short-let performance without turning their life into a 24/7 hospitality job. Inside you’ll find plain-English guides on Airbnb management, holiday let management, dynamic pricing, guest communication, cleaning & linen systems, direct bookings, and the practical compliance steps that protect you when you scale.
If you’re comparing DIY hosting vs a management company, start with the “Start here” picks below. Each one answers a common question fast, then links to the deeper breakdown so you can make decisions with confidence.
- New to Airbnb? Use the setup + costs + mortgages guides to sanity-check the numbers.
- Already hosting? Jump to pricing, systems, or guest experience to remove bottlenecks.
- Want hands-off performance? Use the management + contract guides to choose the right partner.
Last updated: 14 Feb 2026
Start here (most useful guides)
A curated set of the guides landlords use most when deciding what to do next — from contracts and management decisions to setup costs and compliance.
Exactly what to look for in a management agreement (fees, responsibility, performance clauses, red flags) before you hand over your keys.
A decision guide that compares time, hidden costs, missed revenue and the operational reality of running a short-let properly.
What a PMS actually does, which tools are worth paying for, and when software alone is enough versus full management.
The most common pricing errors (minimum stays, seasonality, gaps, underpricing weekends) and how pros prevent them.
A practical cost checklist for furnishing, safety, linens, photos, software and the “surprises” that catch new hosts out.
What lenders look for, common pitfalls, and how to structure finance so you’re not trying to run a short-let on the wrong product.
The practical compliance basics: safety expectations, records, and operational standards to protect you.
A step-by-step launch guide: setup, systems, guest readiness, and how to avoid the common early mistakes.
Smart locks, key safes, handoffs — and what works reliably when you scale.
How to think about demand, seasonality and unit type so you don’t buy a property that only works “on paper”.
Start here
Best for new landlords setting up and prioritising the essentials.
Airbnb management
Choosing a management company, contracts, and what full management includes.
Pricing & revenue
Dynamic pricing, host fees, calculators and revenue strategy.
Operations & systems
Cleaning, keys, automation, calendars, software and scaling workflows.
Guest experience
Reviews, hospitality best practices and repeat bookings.
Investment & growth
Locations, mortgages, buying strategy and what to purchase.
Compliance, rules & risk
Regulations, safety, cameras, insurance, tax and risk management.