The Holiday Let Host Playbook (Guide)

Starting a short-term let in the UK? This playbook gives you everything a new host needs, from the rules to check before you list to the message you send after a guest leaves. INSIDE THE PLAYBOOK - UK rules checklist: mortgage, landlord and lease permission, the London 90-night rule, Scottish licensing, fire risk assessment, gas safety, insurance and the latest tax changes - How to write a listing and take photos that get booked - Smart pricing, with a simple "what you actually keep" calculator - Amenities checklist and a five-minute pre-arrival sweep - Five ready-to-use guest message templates - Cleaning, turnover and deep-clean checklists - How to earn five-star reviews and handle a bad one - How to avoid burnout - A fill-in guest manual template and a launch checklist Works for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo or your own website. WHAT YOU GET - An 18-page A4 PDF, ready to read on screen or print PLEASE NOTE - This is a DIGITAL download. Nothing physical will be shipped. - General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules differ across the UK and change, so check the official sources listed. - Not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb. - Personal use only: please don't share or resell the file. - Written and designed by ThextonLabs with the help of AI tools, then edited and fact-checked.