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    Our 2026 Properties of the Year: The Best of the Best!

    At Pass the Keys, we’re fanactical about happy guests and high-quality stays. With over 1,600 properties across 60+ locations in the UK and...

    by Pass the Keys

    | Airbnb Management | Host | Short term letting | Short Term Rental | Short-term rentals | Airbnb hosting | Short-term rental services |

    19 Jan 2026

    Why Blue Monday Might Be the Best Day to Book Your Next Trip

    Blue Monday has earned a reputation as the most depressing day of the year. Falling in the depths of winter, it often arrives when the...

    by Lisa Davidson

    | Host | 24/7 Guest Support | West Oxfordshire | Things to do | Book Direct |

    19 Jan 2026

    Why Blue Monday Might Be the Best Day to Book Your Next Getaway

    Blue Monday has earned a reputation as the most depressing day of the year. Falling in the depths of winter, it often arrives when the...

    by Remi Oriade

    | London | Host | 24/7 Guest Support | London Things to do | Book Direct |

    19 Jan 2026

    Short Lets vs Corporate Lets in Covent Garden: The 2026 Reality

    Covent Garden remains one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods—famed for its theatre scene, historic piazza, world-class dining and...

    by Pass the Keys Covent Garden

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | London | Host | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental | Property Management |

    16 Jan 2026

    From Empty Cottage to Income in 2026: East Shropshire’s Hidden Potential

    Across East Shropshire, there’s a familiar story: a countryside cottage inherited from family, a former holiday home now sitting empty, or...

    by Pass the Keys East Shropshire & Stafford

    | Airbnb Management | Host | East Shropshire & Stafford | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental | Property Management |

    16 Jan 2026

    The Chilterns in 2026: How City Burnout Is Fueling Weekend Stays

    By 2026, “city burnout” is no longer a buzzword—it’s a behavioural shift. Long commutes, hybrid working patterns, digital overload and...

    by Pass the Keys Chilterns

    | Airbnb Management | Host | Chilterns | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Second Homes in South Oxfordshire: The 2026 Tax Shift Every Owner Should Know

    Owning a second home in South Oxfordshire has long been a dream for those seeking countryside retreats, proximity to the Thames Valley, and...

    by Pass the Keys South Oxfordshire

    | Host | Tax advice | Short-Lets | South Oxfordshire | Profitability | Property | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    From Student Lets to Short Lets: A 2026 Opportunity Durham Owners Can’t Ignore

    Durham is a city that blends history, culture, and academic prestige. Traditionally dominated by student lets, its property market is now...

    by Pass the Keys County Durham

    | Airbnb Management | Host | County Durham | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Are You Missing Out on Newcastle’s 2026 Visitor Boom?

    Newcastle upon Tyne is entering a landmark year for tourism and short-term rentals. In 2026, the city is expected to see record levels of...

    by Pass the Keys Newcastle

    | Host | Newcastle | Profitability | Events | Property | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Tunbridge Wells: Commuter Staycations, Corporate Guests & Event-Driven Short Lets

    Tunbridge Wells, with its Georgian architecture, historic spa heritage, and scenic Kent countryside, is becoming one of the UK’s most...

    by Pass the Keys - Royal Tunbridge Wells

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Host | Tunbridge Wells | Vacation rental | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Business Travel |

    15 Jan 2026

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