KPM Short Stay Management

02/11/2026

Airbnb says: They booked a stay. Not a cleaning shift.

The platform’s latest house-rules update draws a clearer line between checkout requests and work a cleaner would normally do.

For reservations booked on or after 20 November 2026, hosts generally shouldn’t ask guests to strip beds, wash and put away dishes or take rubbish off-site.

Reasonable alternatives include gathering used towels, leaving used dishes in the sink and sorting rubbish and recycling into designated indoor bins.

Before the change, review your listing’s House rules and requests section. Disclose requests before booking and check that your automated messages match. Context-specific exceptions may apply. This is Airbnb policy, not a new UK law.

Put the cleaning work in your turnover plan, rather than your guest’s checkout list.

London landlord? Message KPM to discuss managing your property.

Sources checked 23 October 2026:
https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/4168
https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/important-changes-to-house-rules-21

30/10/2026

A day out of the office, but still very much working for our clients!

We headed to the National Landlord Investment Show to catch up on industry developments, attend insightful seminars and explore new ways to bring value to the properties we manage.

We even experienced our first live property auction! We’d only ever watched them online, so seeing one in action was definitely a highlight.

Another interesting stop was Aico, where we learnt more about the latest developments in fire and carbon monoxide safety technology.

And of course, it was lovely catching up with familiar faces and some of the professionals we already collaborate with.

We came home with plenty of food for thought, fresh ideas and a few exciting conversations to follow up on.

Because good property management isn’t just about what happens inside a property. It’s also about staying informed, building the right relationships and continuously looking for ways to do things better.

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

Thinking about Airbnb, but not the guest messages, cleaning arrangements and check-ins?

KPM offers short-let management so you can hand over the hosting work, with a clear agreement on what we handle and what stays with you.

DM AIRBNB with your postcode. We’ll talk through your property and what you want to hand over.

22/10/2026

Before asking what a property could earn, I’d ask who would choose to live there.

Take a two-bed flat.

It is easy to spot the potential rent from converting the lounge. I’d also want to understand what makes the existing layout appealing.

Somewhere to eat away from your desk.
A comfortable place to sit outside your bedroom.
Enough storage for two people’s everyday lives.

These are practical details I’d want included in a property assessment.

Then I’d look at local demand, achievable rents and the cost of delivering the right setup.

Sometimes that will support a change of layout. Sometimes it will point towards improving how the existing space is furnished and managed.

Before spending on a conversion, understand what your future tenants would value.

07/10/2026

The dream tenant does not exist… oh, wait.

KPM is currently looking for a 3 to 5-bed property in South or South East London for our next acquisition.
For the right property, KPM becomes your tenant. We agree the monthly rent, you get paid every month, and we take responsibility for the day-to-day operation.
Already HMO licensed? Great.
Not licensed, but has genuine potential? Send it anyway.
Landlords, agents and investors, we’re looking to go direct.
Send us the postcode, number of bedrooms and current use. We’ll take a first look.
PropertyInvestmentUK GuaranteedRent

05/10/2026

Several rooms paying rent sounds attractive. Several tenancies to manage is a different conversation.
Some landlords want to stay hands-on. Others want a managing agent. Others would rather agree a monthly rent with an operator and step back from the daily running.
The question isn’t just “How much could this property earn?” It’s also “What will I need to do to earn it?”
Compare what you keep after costs, the control you want and the time you’re prepared to give it. Guaranteed rent can be worth considering, but the operator and the agreement matter just as much as the monthly figure.
Weighing up your options for an HMO? DM us ‘HMO’ with your property’s postcode. Let’s look at which approach could suit you.

01/10/2026

“Run your property business from anywhere.”

Sure.

Until something happens at the property.

Yesterday I was in Holland Park carrying out an inspection, and it was a good reminder that property management still needs eyes, judgement and presence.

I’m all for smart systems. I’m not into pretending they replace actual management.

That’s the KPM approach.

If you’re a landlord in London looking for someone who actually keeps an eye on your property - not just the dashboard - let’s talk.

30/09/2026

This is what looking for our next HMO actually looks like. Plenty of tabs open. Still waiting for the right one.

We’re looking for a 3 to 5 bed in London or the South East, ideally already HMO licensed, for a longer-term rent-to-rent agreement.

Landlords and agents, have something available or coming up?

DM us the listing, location and asking rent. We’d love to take a look.