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    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

    From Long Let to Short Let in Bath: Why More Owners Are Switching in 2026

    Bath has always been a highly desirable city for renters and tourists alike. In 2026, however, a notable trend is emerging: more property...

    by Pass the Keys Bath

    | Bath | Host | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Short-Term Lets in Swansea: What the 2026 Tourism Forecast Means for Your Property

    Swansea is on the cusp of a short-let boom in 2026. With domestic tourism recovering, holidaymakers seeking coastal escapes, and business...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea | Host | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Heathrow Spillover in 2026: The Short-Let Opportunity for East Berkshire Owners

    Heathrow Airport has long been a global travel hub, but in 2026, East Berkshire is experiencing a unique spillover effect. As passenger...

    by Pass the Keys East Berkshire

    | East Berkshire | Host | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    East Berkshire in 2026: Why Corporate Travel Is Driving Short-Let Demand

    In 2026, East Berkshire is quietly becoming one of the South East’s most lucrative short-let markets—and it’s not driven by tourists alone....

    by Pass the Keys East Berkshire

    | East Berkshire | Host | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    Canary Wharf & Isle of Dogs: How to Run a Profitable, Compliant Short-Let in E14

    The E14 peninsula — covering Canary Wharf, South Quay, Millharbour, Heron Quays, Crossharbour, Mudchute, and the wider Isle of Dogs — has...

    by Pass the Keys - East London

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | London | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Property Management | East London |

    14 Jan 2026

    Airbnb vs Mid-Term Letting in Canary Wharf: Which Strategy Really Works in E14?

    Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs present one of the most interesting property investment markets in London. With a unique mix of corporate...

    by Pass the Keys - East London

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

    14 Jan 2026

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