The 90-Day Airbnb Rule and What it Means For Hosts

A few years ago, Airbnb implemented a 90-day limit to ‘entire home’ bookings in the Greater London area. This means a property can’t be let out on Airbnb for more than 90 days throughout the entire year, this applies whether the days are consecutive or spread out throughout the year.

Our Airbnb management company has pulled together this guide to explain what this means for Airbnb hosts in the capital and how we can help.

Why Was the Rule Created?

Before this rule, homeowners needed to apply for planning permission to be able to offer short holiday lets in their homes. This is because the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act of 1973 implemented a London-only rule which meant it was not possible to offer short lets (less than 90 days) in London.

As global interest in home-sharing increased, authorities began to recognise the benefits that this brings to homeowners, guests and, most importantly to them, the local economies.

So, the rule was created to help legalise short lets in London. Although it might seem strict, the 90-day rule actually relaxes the original rule, allowing homeowners to rent out their properties on a short-term basis.

The Disputes

Some people think the 90-day rule is a good thing, as it gives councils a sense of awareness about what is happening in their locality. Other people are also concerned about the impact of short-term letting on the availability of housing, and so they believe the 90-day rule is a good thing as it limits the amount of time homeowners can let out their property to holiday guests/visitors.

On the other side, it is believed that the 90-day rule is too strict, and it is not fair that homeowners should be limited in this way. Instead of rules about stay lengths, more focus should be put on enforcing responsible hosting through compliance.

How Can StayinLondon Help?

Our Airbnb management company can help Airbnb hosts comply with all hosting rules in London. We can help you, as a homeowner, manage the 90-rule, whilst also ensuring earnings are maximised on the days that your home is occupied. 

To help our clients achieve their earning potential, our Airbnb management company offer a combination of short-term and longer-term lets. We help at every stay of the Airbnb management process, from creating listings to ensuring your guests have a great stay. If you are looking for an Airbnb management company, just get in touch to find out more.