Everything you need to know before you switch.
Straight-talking guides on income, regulations, set-up and guest management, written by the team who manage short-lets every day.
The Emerge Living Landlord Guide
Ten pages covering why landlords are switching, what's included, your three-year roadmap and what happens next.
Pick a topic.
Start with Getting started if you're new to short-lets, or jump straight to the question on your mind.
Getting started & onboarding
Is your property suitable, what you'll need, and how we go from first call to live listing.
Income, pricing & revenue strategy
How short-let income is calculated, what it costs to run, and how we maximise your returns.
Regulations & legal
Safety certificates, permissions, tax, the new registration scheme and the Renters' Rights Act.
Property prep & operations
Furnishing, styling, the guest-ready standard and what happens between every stay.
Guest experience & communication
How we screen guests, protect your home and turn stays into five-star reviews.
Listing optimisation
Photography, titles, settings and the ranking factors that get your property found and booked.
Is your property a good fit?
If you can tick three or more, your property is likely to perform well as a short-let. Either way, we'll give you an honest answer on a free call.
Near a town centre, hospital, university, business park or major project
Good transport links or off-street parking (contractors love parking)
Two or more bedrooms, or a well-located one-bed apartment
Vacant now, or becoming vacant in the next few months
Your mortgage and lease (if leasehold) allow short-letting
You'd like flexibility to use the property yourself sometimes
Short-let vs long-let: the full picture.
We'd rather you switch with your eyes open. Here's what really changes.
What gets better
- Higher earning potential from nightly pricing
- Full control: use the property or sell with vacant possession
- No rent arrears, no long possession claims
- Cleaned and inspected after every stay
What to plan for (and how we help)
- Income varies by season. We smooth it with contractor and midweek demand.
- You pay the bills. Utilities, Wi-Fi and council tax or business rates are built into every estimate.
- Furnishing is needed. We'll plan it around your budget.
- More moving parts. That's exactly what we're here to run.
Talk it through with the founders.
A free, no-pressure call. You'll leave with a clear answer on whether short-letting makes sense for your property.