Short Lets

What is a Short Let?
Short Lets are typically fully furnished properties that can be let out for one to six months and may achieve up to double the rent compared to a long let. You can Short Let any property from a studio to a country house. They are intended to be a home from home for the occupants, so it is expected that all bills are included too.

I’m looking for a long term tenant so why should I Short Let my property?
Many of our clients choose to market their property for both short- and long-term lets at the same time and wait to see which offer comes first. If the Short Let offer comes first, they benefit in two ways; firstly, they get to take advantage of the increased rental yield and rent upfront. Secondly, as we have viewing rights throughout the Short Let, they get more time to choose the best possible tenant for the long let. Additionally, during quieter times of the year Short Lets are a great way to plug void periods and maintain rental yields.

Utilities and Broadband
It is expected that all utilities, to include broadband, and gardening (if applicable) are included in the rent and paid for by the landlord.

What are the key differences between short and long lets?

Service

 Long Let Short Let
Duration Ongoing periodic A few weeks to a few months
Rent Market rent Up to 2x market rent
Contract Housing Act/Contractual Non-Housing Act/Contractual
Deposit 5 or 6 weeks' rent 4 weeks' rent
Rent paid Monthly In advance
References Full references Full references
Utilities Covered by the tenant Covered by the landlord
Furnished Furnished or unfurnished Usually furnished

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Short Letting Made Simple

Whether you own a second home that is rarely used, are a corporate landlord looking to minimise void periods, or wish to generate additional income from your own home for a short period, our unrivaled lettings and management expertise ensures a smooth and stress-free experience.

A successful short let allows an occupant to arrive with nothing more than a suitcase and groceries and feel instantly at home. From complete furnishings and quality linens to fully equipped kitchens and all-inclusive bills we ensure your property is fully prepared to perform at its best.

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Why Short Let Your Property?

Landlords choose short letting for a variety of reasons, including

- Frequent work-related travel leaving a property unoccupied
- Ownership of a second home that is not regularly used
- Uncertainty around future plans, requiring flexibility
- Preparing a property for sale while generating interim income
- Maximising returns while marketing for a long-term tenant

Whatever your motivation, short letting is an effective way to generate income while your property would otherwise sit empty.

Short Let Fees
Fully Managed: 30% (inc. VAT) plus £216 (inc. VAT) set-up fee
Specialist Letting Only: 21.6% (inc VAT) plus £216 (inc VAT) set-up fee.

Service Agreement
Finders Keepers will perform all the usual activities expected within a Fully Managed service, plus the additional pre-tenancy preparation, Check-ins and Check-outs that are required for each Short Let. We will ensure that we conduct an inspection if any tenant remains in the property for 3 months or more.

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  • Sales: Finders Keepers is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents, Registered in England Number 00789476. Registered Office: Cumbria House, 16-20 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1GN.
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