Airbnb & Short-Let Management
Your property, our short-let expertise.
A fully-managed Airbnb and short-let service for Bedford property owners. We handle the listing, the guests, the cleaning, and the reporting — you keep the income.
Simple, transparent pricing.
One management fee covers everything below. No setup fees, no monthly retainers, no hidden charges — you only pay when your property earns.
15% of your property's net booking income, plus VAT at the current rate. Net proceeds are the booking revenue received from the platform after Airbnb / Booking.com service fees and any guest-paid cleaning charges have been deducted.
A genuinely hands-off service.
From the first photograph to the last guest review — we run your short-let so you don't have to think about it.
Professional photographs, written listing copy, and listings created across Airbnb and Booking.com to maximise reach.
Nightly rates adjusted weekly based on local demand, events, school holidays and competitor occupancy to optimise your yield.
Inbox handled within an hour during the day. Booking enquiries, check-in instructions, and on-trip support — all in our name.
Smart-lock or key-safe handover, in-person where preferred, plus an in-house guidebook with everything guests need to know about your property and Bedford.
Vetted, insured cleaning crews managed by us. Linen and toiletries restocked between every booking; deep cleans scheduled quarterly.
A clear monthly statement: nights booked, gross revenue, platform fees, cleaning, our fee, and your net payout — paid directly into your account.
How your payout is calculated.
Take a two-bedroom property in Bedford town centre achieving an average £140 per night with 18 nights booked in the month. Here's how the numbers work — with our management fee shown transparently.
All figures are illustrative. Actual occupancy and pricing depend on the property, season, and demand. Owners are responsible for utilities, council tax / business rates and any furnishings — we'll talk you through these at the valuation.
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross booking revenue (18 × £140) | £2,520.00 |
| Less: Airbnb / platform service fee (~3%) | −£75.60 |
| Less: cleaning fees collected from guests (passed through) | −£180.00 |
| Net proceeds | £2,264.40 |
| Trident management fee — 15% of net | −£339.66 |
| Plus: VAT at 20% | −£67.93 |
| Owner payout | £1,856.81 |
We keep your short-let on the right side of the rules.
Short-letting comes with its own set of obligations. We help you check the boxes — and flag anything that needs your attention before guests arrive.
- Gas Safety Certificate (annual) — arranged on your behalf
- EICR — electrical safety inspection (5-yearly)
- Smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms tested at every changeover
- Furniture & furnishings fire-safety check at onboarding
- Mortgage / leasehold consent — we'll prompt you to confirm
- Buildings & specialist short-let contents insurance review
- Council planning rules & the 90-night London-style limits where applicable
- HMRC rental income reporting summary at year-end
Which is right for your property?
Short-letting can earn materially more per night than a long-term tenancy, but income is variable and the workload is higher. We run both — so we'll give you a straight comparison for your property.
| Short-Let (Airbnb) | Long-Let (AST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Income profile | Variable, seasonal | Fixed monthly rent |
| Tenant / guest length | 1 – 30 nights typical | 6 – 12 month minimum |
| Owner involvement | None — fully managed | None — fully managed |
| Management fee | 15% + VAT of net proceeds | From 7% – 12% of monthly rent |
| Bills & utilities | Paid by owner (included in nightly rate) | Paid by tenant |
| Furnishing required | Yes — fully furnished | Optional |
| Tax treatment | Often qualifies as Furnished Holiday Let† | Standard rental income |
† Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and current HMRC rules. We're not tax advisers — please confirm with your accountant.
From valuation to first booking.
Valuation & viability
A director visits, runs the numbers, and gives you a realistic forecast — including projected occupancy and revenue against a long-let baseline.
Onboarding
Photography, listing copywriting, compliance checks, key handover and smart-lock setup — usually within 7–10 days of instruction.
We run it — you get paid
Bookings, guest communication, cleaning, restocking and reviews are all handled by us. You receive a clear monthly statement and your payout.