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Short-Let Case Studies

How we’ve set up, grown and scaled thousands of Airbnbs for homeowners across the UK. 

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Discover The Properties We've Set Up, Listed, Scaled & Automated

HelloGuest started managing Airbnbs in London as a small husband-and-wife team. Today, we operate nationally, providing Airbnb management services across top tourist destinations such as LondonBristoland Edinburgh.

With over a thousand properties in our management portfolio and a 4.72% rating amongst our guests and partners, you can trust that HelloGuest has the tried-and-tested formula to short-let success.

Browse some of our Airbnb business case studies below and discover what we can do with a property like yours.

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Couple earns 45% more revenue compared to residential letting

Flat in W1F 9BY (London)

  • Increased daily rate to £155 per day
  • 55% more bookings
  • 17 guest queries resolved
  • 36% more revenue per channel

“I can’t take the credit, thankfully HelloGuest do it all for us”

Flat in BS31 3EP (Bristol)

  • Minimum booking charge is £120 per day
  • Booking rate increased from £80 per night
  • 50% increase in passive earnings
  • Professional housekeepers used 
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15% decrease in guest complaints with Faster Responses

Flat in W2 4JL (London)

  • Now valued at £250 per day
  • Occupancy rate 84% per month
  • Booked 92% over peak periods
  • 57% increased revenue per channel

Flat earns 48,202 in passive income in its first year

Flat in EH39 4JR (Edinburgh)

  • Increased booking price to £100 per night
  • 30% revenue increase from advertising
  • 90% full occupancy rate
  • 24 new five-star reviews in 3 months
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Hit the top of local listings in just 3 weeks

House in Weston-super-Mare

  • Increased daily rate to £100 per day
  • 52.4% more bookings
  • 34-minute average query response time
  • Maintenance and cleaning provided
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76% more conversions after multi-channel advertising

Flat in SW8 2LL (Vauxhall)

  • Now valued at £250 per day
  • 62% more bookings
  • 4.2 average nights booked
  • 76% more revenue per channel

Number of minimum nights guests booked increased by 84%

Apartment in BH19 1AB (Swanage)

  • Now valued at £100 per night
  • 12 months at the top of local listings
  • Property decorated with HelloGuest
  • 4 night average stay (increased from 1)
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The Airbnb rate per night increased by 34% to boost profitability

Flat in NW6 1LJ (West Hampstead)

  • Now valued at £200 per day
  • 24 Guest problems solved
  • Booked 52% over peak periods
  • 64% increased revenue per channel
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More five-star reviews meant 22% more recurring bookings in 12 months

Flat in WC1E 6HR (Bloomsbury)

  • Increased daily rate to £250 per day
  • 49% more bookings in peak periods
  • 30-minute guest response times
  • 28% more five star Airbnb reviews
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4.8 Average nights booked for this entire property rental

House in G67 2DP (Glasgow)

  • £336 average earnings per guest stay
  • 55% more revenue per channel
  • 2-minute average guest response time
  • 14 total guest issues solved

Airbnb became this couple’s large-scale source of income

Flat in EH8 7AS (Edinburgh)

  • Helped deal with unexpected emergencies
  • Helped obtain license and permission
  • Created a profile and listed the property
  • Owners relaxed and collected cash

Owners almost quit Airbnb forever until we stepped in

Apartment in BS20 7AS (Bristol)

  • Experienced negative behaviours from guests
  • We put rules in place and deposits to prevent parties
  • Other protection measures introduced to reduce the risk of property damage

This popular property was booked 11 months of the year in 2022

Flat in SE23 3RL (Forest Hill)

  • Minimum booking charge is £300 per day
  • 58% rental yields
  • 88% of passive income kept
  • 54% more revenue (all channels)

Co-hosts were not aware of the local regulations in their city

Apartment in SE14 5NT (Deptford)

  • Identified target audience
  • Increased Airbnb views by 88.6%
  • Brightened the decor
  • 12 month growth strategy plan

Improved cleaning and boutique touches made all the difference

Flat in NW11 9AN (Golders Green)

  • Now valued at £110 per day
  • 3 weeks to rank in top searches
  • 19 total property issues solved
  • 46% higher revenue per channel

Better pictures & listing optimisation helped this flat soar on Airbnb

Flat in NW1 1NX (Central London)

  • Increased booking price to £100 per day
  • 16% increase in positive reviews
  • Overall bookings increased by 78%
  • 2 night average stay
poor hygiene is common cause of bad reviews

This Airbnb property was booked 9 months of the year in 2025

Entire home W8 6ER (Kensington)

  • Studied Airbnb trends and market research
  • Increased overall metrics, like occupancy rate
  • Estimated profitability over the next 12 months
  • Switched from letting agents to property management
optimise your listing by using Airbnb SEO

Previous Hosts were not aware of the local regulations in their city

Flat in Paddington (London)

  • Analysed the local competition
  • Developed a target market for the property
  • Brightened and uplifted design for holiday-let
  • Growth pricing strategies to increase income over time
the airbnb platform stipulates a five-step cleaning process

These clients switched from letting agents to us for better rates

Flat in SW1V 3JL (Pimlico)

  • Increased minimum rate per night to £250
  • Neutralised the decor space
  • Replenishment of toiletries and soap
  • Provided guest essentials like hairdryers and earplugs
cleanliness of your airbnb proeprty must be your top priority

We stepped in to stop occupancy rates from falling after prior management

Flat in Chelsea (London)

  • Worked on the interior decor of the property
  • Introduced boutique elements and toiletries
  • Increased the booking rate per night to £150
  • Introduced comfortable beds and bedding
Airbnb works as an online accommodation site for both the host and guests and how we can make it safe

Reduced operating costs and Airbnb expenses for hosts who switched

Flat in EC1M 5QL (Farringdon)

  • Strategies and tools to automate the pricing process
  • Created a profitable business model
  • Revenue far exceeded expenses after start-up
  • Helped owners invest further in Airbnb
outrank your competition on Airbnb

Helped landlords maximise revenue across several properties

Luxury flat in W14 0NH (Kensington)

  • Smaller income from long-term rentals
  • Revenue targets achieved with flexible pricing
  • Landlords only paid a little upfront investment.
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Property made enough bookings to pay off their mortgage

Family home in London

  • Landlords enjoyed 88% of their income
  • Income became less erratic and more stable
  • Passive income was boosted by 28%
  • Higher rental fee to reflect true value
as an airbnb host avoid the first basic communication error

Landlords hated their letting agents and long-term letting & switched

Spacious flat WC2H 7HA (West End)

  • Made more money from short-term rentals than as a long-term landlord
  • Improved guest communication resulting in repeat bookings.
guests need to have complete picture to visualise what kind of experience your property can offer

This Airbnb couple didn’t trust their third-party provider & switched

Beautiful flat W9 1LZ (Maida Vale)

  • Owners were receiving inconsistent payouts
  • Needed to reduce the number of bad reviews
  • Guests not being responded to fast enough
  • We improved engagement by 48%
bad first impressions are made with poorly lit photos

This host’s rushed listing fell out of search rankings for good

Flat in TW20 0RF (Englefield)

  • Original listing was not good enough
  • Poorly lit photos resulted in fewer bookings
  • Equipped with essential amenities 
  • Guest communication increased by 22%
understanding the most common Airbnb mistakes

This Airbnb host made the first basic communication error

Entire property rental West Finchley

  • Original guest response time was 24 hours
  • New average to 30-minute responses
  • 68% more bookings in their first period
  • Communication automation introduced
don't be tempted to rush the listing process

Hosts struggled to find cleaners and 24/7 management

Private Room Stratford

  • Hosts let down by independent cleaners
  • Reduced booking cancellations and refunds
  • Implemented our trusted cleaning team
  • Experienced spike in demand after 3 months
the importance of effective communication

These landlords wanted to keep more of their Airbnb earnings

Studio W11 1PG (Ladbroke Grove)

  • Hosts enjoyed our fee of 12% for all services
  • Property climbed to top of search rankings
  • Dynamic price strategies created resulting in 54% increase in bookings during peak periods
how you respond can have an impact on your guests' experience and listing rankings

These co-hosts were paying fees as high as 25% for management

Entire Home Rental LU4 9LZ (Luton)

  • With HelloGuest hosts got to keep an additional 11% of their holiday-let earnings
  • Introduced maximum rate per night, which earned 49% extra income.
As an airbnb host avoid the first basic communication error

Landlords were tired of empty rooms throughout the year

Flat in E8 2AA (Hackney Downs)

  • Bookings over the year saw a 69% increase
  • 84.5% increase in bookings (peak periods)
  • Hosts earned £700 per week in quiet periods
  • Fast turnover between visiting guests
don't take too long to respond to potential guests

These Airbnb hosts just didn’t know where to begin

Flat in WC1X 9LJ (King’s Cross)

  • Studied their competitor market
  • Set in stone smart pricing models
  • Set up online profile across all platforms
  • Listing rocketed to the top of search results
generate a great listing

We crafted an amazing description that sold itself

Flat in W1S 1AY (Mayfair)

  • Hosts earned £3,500 in one month
  • Experienced higher yields up to 66% compared to long-letting
  • Year-long occupancy rate average 74%
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Property in London fully booked 80% of 2023 in February

Flat in N1 8RB (Angel)

  • Couple enjoyed a passive income of £2,800 per month
  • Property booked 10/12 months of the year
  • Professional copywriters crafted description
  • Professional photographs increased bookings
craft an amazing description that sells itself

We emphasised property’s USPs increasing bookings by 33.2%

Flat in E2 6FD (Shoreditch)

  • Entrusted us to look after their entire portfolio
  • The fee charged is only 12%
  • Helped landlords to elaborate on the property’s best features and selling points
  • Airbnb SEO listing optimisation
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Optimised listing and saw 43% higher returns within just one month

Flat in WC1X 9LJ (King’s Cross)

  • Took over the active listing and optimised using Airbnb SEO (search rankings)
  • Updated the booking calendar and added the option for guests to book instantly
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Boost your rental income by up to 30%

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Mark Feerick
13. February, 2026.
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I genuinely couldn’t recommend HelloGuest more highly. From start to finish they were professional, organised and incredibly responsive. The team consistently replied within minutes whenever I had a question, and nothing ever felt too much trouble. That level of attentiveness makes a huge difference when you’re managing a property. Veronica in particular was exceptional. Calm, clear, and completely on top of everything. It was obvious she genuinely cares about both owners and guests, and she always handled situations efficiently and thoughtfully. The operational side was seamless – listings were managed properly, communication with guests was smooth, pricing and availability were handled intelligently, and the reporting was transparent and easy to understand. I always felt fully informed and supported. If you’re looking for a management company that is responsive, professional and genuinely proactive, HelloGuest are exactly that. Thank you Veronica (owner) and the whole team – it’s been a pleasure working with you.
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Richard Howells
6. October, 2025.
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Great place to stay. Has everything you need and tucked away nicely so it’s private and quiet. Much better than booking a hotel. We will definitely use again.
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Marl Een
28. June, 2025.
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Lovely place to stay, clean, charming and well decorated, perfect for a short holiday by the seaside!
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Mark More O'Ferrall
2. June, 2025.
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I have been using this outstanding agency since April 2022. First class. They have zero staff turnover which says everything. Best of the 3 short let agencies I have used by such a distance it is simply embarrassing. They won an award last year as the best AIRBNB agency in Northern Europe. I was not in the least bit surprised. They keep my stunning property spotless.