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    Why 2026 Is a Turning Point for Airbnb in Cambridge

    Cambridge has always been a prime destination for visitors. Its world-renowned university, historic architecture, vibrant culture, and...

    by Pass the Keys Cambridge

    | Cambridge | Profitability | Property | Property Management | Property investment | Short-term rentals | Holiday rental property | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    Short Lets vs Long Lets in 2026: The South Oxfordshire Numbers

    South Oxfordshire has long been one of the most stable property markets in the UK. With its attractive market towns, commuter villages,...

    by Pass the Keys South Oxfordshire

    | Airbnb Management | South Oxfordshire | Profitability | Property Management | Property investment | Short-term rentals | Holiday rental property | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    Is Your East Berkshire Rental Underperforming in 2026?

    East Berkshire has long been a reliable rental market. Strong commuter links into London, proximity to Heathrow, major employers, historic...

    by Pass the Keys East Berkshire

    | East Berkshire | Profitability | Property | Property Management | Property investment | Short-term rentals | Holiday rental property | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    How Bath Hosts Are Adapting to 2026 Regulations and Still Earning More

    Own a Property in Bath? 2026 Is a Turning Point for Hosts If you own a property in Bath and currently let it short term, or are considering...

    by Pass the Keys Bath

    | Bath | Profitability | Property | Property Management | Property investment | Short-term rentals | Holiday rental property | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    Second Homes in Gower: Should You Switch to Managed Short Lets in 2026?

    If you own a second home in the Gower Peninsula, 2026 is shaping up to be a decision year. Gower remains one of South Wales’ most desirable...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea | Profitability | Property | Property Management | Short-term rentals | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    Blue Monday: The Best Day to Book or Become a Host in Manchester

    Blue Monday is often described as the most challenging day of the year. Falling in the depths of winter, it arrives when the festive season...

    by Phil Gates

    | Manchester | Book Direct | Discount for returning guests | Property Management |

    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

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