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    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

    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

    What 2026’s Academic & Tech Growth Means for Cambridge Hosts

    Cambridge is more than a historic city of museums and universities—it is a world-class hub of education, research, and technology. In 2026,...

    by Pass the Keys Cambridge

    | Airbnb Management | Cambridge | Host | Short-Lets | Vacation rental | Central Cambridge | Property | 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

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