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SA / Airbnb FAQs
Is SA more profitable than standard buy-to-let?
SA typically generates 1.5–3× more monthly income than BTL at good occupancy. A property producing £800/month on AST might yield £1,800–£2,500/month as SA. However, SA carries higher costs (platform fees, management, cleaning) and more operational complexity. Article 4 Directions in some areas restrict SA — always check planning before committing.
What occupancy should I assume for Airbnb?
A realistic UK baseline is 60–70% for well-positioned city properties. Prime locations (London, Edinburgh, Bath) can reach 75–85%. Seasonal or rural properties may be 40–55%. Use 60–65% for conservative cashflow modelling.
What are typical SA management costs?
Full-service SA management runs 20–30% of revenue (platform + management + cleaning combined). Airbnb alone charges ~3% host fee; Booking.com ~15%. If you self-manage, your main cost is cleaning (£50–£100/stay). Our model lets you configure each cost separately.
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