KPM Short Stay Management

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Not every property management mistake ends in disaster.

Some just quietly cost you money.

Others turn into expensive repairs, unhappy guests, poor reviews, awkward conversations, and a lot of unnecessary stress.

Over the years we’ve seen landlords lose revenue because they trusted “good vibes”, ignored small maintenance issues, or priced properties based on gut feeling instead of actual market data.

The good news?

Most of these mistakes are completely avoidable when we team up.

Which one surprised you the most?

👇 Let us know in the comments.

04/06/2026

Properties come in all shapes and sizes. People do too. 🌈

Whether you’re a guest, homeowner, contractor, partner, or simply someone passing through, everyone deserves to feel comfortable being exactly who they are.

Here’s to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the many different people who make our communities what they are.

Happy Pride from the KPM team.

27/05/2026

No, this wasn’t “normal pricing”. This was during a heatwave, bank holiday weekend and on a Saturday night where half of Brighton was either exhausted from the beach or too beered up 🍺 to make it home.

By that point, many last minute guests were willing to pay almost anything to stay central. But here’s the important part:
The properties that benefited from this had already adjusted their pricing strategy BEFORE demand peaked and still managed to earn roughly that PPN.

That’s strategic management. A good short let strategy is not about ripping guests off. It’s about understanding demand, local events, seasonality and guest behaviour to create dynamic pricing that makes sense for everyone involved.

Would you ever pay £609 for one night in Brighton? 😭

22/05/2026

Just a not-so-gentle reminder that London’s about to look like this weekend… Have you told your clients this or should we talk marketing next week?

22/05/2026

Weekly insight on what is going on out there: We’ve been speaking to more and more portfolio landlords who started investing when things were far less regulated. Many built systems that worked perfectly at the time, but today’s market is asking for a completely different level of structure, compliance and strategy.

At the same time, we’re seeing more landlords trying alternative strategies. A lot of people are approaching short lets as a “temporary fix” while they figure things out elsewhere. And this is where we think more awareness is needed.

Yes, technically you can list a property on Airbnb tomorrow and start making money. But building a property that performs consistently month after month is a completely different game. It takes positioning, operations, guest communication, pricing strategy, maintenance and constant adaptation. Passive income only looks passive once the machine behind it is built properly.

Another huge shift? Tenant selection suddenly matters a lot more. Conversations are no longer only about affordability and income. Landlords are navigating increasingly complex situations and many are feeling uncertain about how to make the right decisions fairly and confidently.

Meanwhile on our side, we’ve been busy preparing for London’s upcoming heatwave and bank holiday weekend. Calendars are filling up, direct bookings are coming in and we’re excited to welcome new guests into the city.

Because honestly? London in the sun is a completely different place.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post on how we see London when she gets sunny.

19/05/2026

🍾 We’re currently looking for properties to manage across South East London and surrounding areas including Lewisham, Bromley, Orpington and parts of Kent.

With summer approaching, we’ve decided to focus heavily on these areas because we genuinely believe they are still underrated within the short stay space. The demand is growing, the locations are evolving quickly and when positioned correctly, properties here can perform incredibly well.

We already have experience managing properties in these areas and we’ve seen first hand how much potential can be unlocked with the right setup, pricing strategy, guest communication and positioning.

If you’re a landlord and you’ve been curious about short lets, company lets or simply improving your current setup, we’d love to have a conversation and show you what may actually be possible for your property.

And for those managing properties themselves in these areas, we’re curious…

What would you say is the hardest part of managing in South East London or kent right now?
Tell us below. Maybe we can help each other out 👇

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13/05/2026

Truth is, we’re seeing more landlords looking into alternative ways to use their properties and honestly, it’s good to see.

A lot of people are realising that relying on one strategy only is risky now. The landlords doing best at the moment are the ones asking questions, exploring different models and actually learning how the market works instead of fighting it.

Short lets, company lets, relocation stays, contractor bookings. There’s demand everywhere if the property is set up properly and managed properly.

The industry is changing fast and the people adapting early will thank themselves later.

01/05/2026

Everyone says “it’s impossible.”

What they really mean is “I tried doing it on my own.”

Short lets don’t fail because the model doesn’t work.
They fail because people stop at the setup stage.

A few photos. A listing. Maybe a couple of bookings.
Then it gets overwhelming.

Messages. Pricing. Cleaners. Check ins. Reviews.
It turns into a full time job… without full time results.

So it stays small. Inconsistent. Stressful.

And that’s where most people quit.

But short term only becomes long term when it’s treated like a system, not a side task.

When you work with a team that grows when you grow, everything changes.

More structure. Better positioning. Consistent income.

What feels impossible alone becomes predictable with the right setup.

If you’re sitting on a property thinking it won’t go anywhere…
you’re not wrong.

You’re just trying to do it alone.

Message us “GUIDE” and we’ll send you a free ABC if you are thinking of getting into short term

29/04/2026

Nobody’s booking 3 months ahead anymore. 👀

At the Short Stay Summit 2025, one insight came up again and again: guests are not booking the way they used to.

Economic uncertainty. Geopolitical tension. Unpredictable weather. Shifting travel rules.

The result? Booking windows have collapsed. And while we can’t (immediately) change what is happening around the world, we can focus on keeping our businesses alive and thriving

And here’s the uncomfortable truth for property owners:

❌ Rigid pricing is quietly killing your revenue.
❌ “Set it and forget it” calendars are leaving money on the table every single night.
❌ Minimum stay rules built for 2019 are blocking the bookings of 2026.

The operators winning today aren’t the ones with the lowest rates. They’re the ones who stay flexible on pricing, on availability, on length of stay.

Short-stay management in 2026 is a daily sport. Not a monthly one.

💬 Are you still pricing your property the same way you did last year? Be honest in the comments. 👇

📌 Save this — and send it to a fellow owner who needs the reminder.

— Katiuscia · KPM Short Stay Management Turning short stays into long-term wins.