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September 2, 2026

Short-Term Rental In London: Rules And Opportunities

Vue de Londres avec Big Ben et la Tamise — location saisonnière à Londres

The London market

~20M international visitors/year. Demand driven by tourism, business and events.

The 90-night rule

In Greater London, entire homes are capped at 90 nights/calendar year without planning permission. Platforms enforce it automatically.

Top areas

Westminster/Kensington (£200-400/night), Shoreditch/Camden (£120-220), Greenwich/Brixton (good yield).

Strategy with a capped quota

Target premium dates, maximize revenue per night, switch to mid-term rental the rest of the year. With high London rates, saving 15-18% commission via your CapDirect direct booking site has maximum impact.

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