A short let rental is the same as letting any other property, except the rental might last just a few weeks or up to six months. At Hamptons, our lettings experts know all about short lets no matter where you are in our network, so if you need advice or just want to ask more about short lets please contact us today.
 

Why as a landlord you might consider short-letting a property

Higher rates

Typically short-let properties come with higher rental incomes than long-term rentals, so it can be a really attractive option to many potential landlords. If you are considering letting a property, it is always worth asking for both the long and short-term rental values.

Flexibility

As a landlord, you might be looking to enter into a more flexible situation initially whilst you make other decisions about your property or even your portfolio (if you have more than one property). Short-letting your property is the perfect way to have more flexibility should you wish it.
 

Reasons that tenants might consider renting a short let property

Try before you buy

With many people moving further from their current home than ever before, the trend of ‘try before you buy’ is becoming more and more popular. And, the best way to really decide if a new city, town or rural area is for them, is to actually live there, in a comfortable home.

Relocation

Another reason we see many people using short let properties is when they have had a relocation with work. Often these relocations can happen quickly and to somewhere completely new, so instead of making rushed decisions many choose to find a more temporary solution.

Renovations

Over the past few years with everyone spending so much time at home and many focusing on home improvements, we have seen a big increase in people looking for properties to short let while their homes are undergoing construction work. Those renovating tend to rent a comfortable place that is close to home so they can keep an eye on progress, but get away from all the dust and noise.