The London rental market just changed. Your strategy can too.
With Section 21 gone, possession harder to regain, and compliance costs rising — the AST model is breaking. Here’s the alternative built for the post-2025 market.
What the Renters' Rights Bill Changes
Section 21 Abolished
no-fault evictions removed, regaining property now requires a court order.
No More Fixed-Term Tenancies
all tenancies become periodic, 2 months' notice at any time.
Rent Tribunals Strengthened
challenging arrears or damage becomes a lengthy legal process.
Higher Compliance Standard
new Decent Homes Standard, more inspections, higher penalties.
The Accommos Exception
our commercial lease and short-let model sits outside the key provisions of the Bill.
Sources: NRLA Landlord Survey 2024 · Rightmove Rental Trends 2025 · Accommos internal portfolio data 2026
Traditional AST vs. Accommos Short-Let
Same property. Same location. Completely different experience — and income.
No exit strategy
Section 21 is gone. Regaining possession requires a court process with no guaranteed timeline.
Income is fixed and falling
After agent fees, voids and maintenance, net income is typically 77% of headline rent. Rent increases now challenged via tribunal.
Wear and tear accumulates
Single tenant, no regular inspections, no professional cleaning. Slow asset deterioration over years.
Legal exposure increases
Decent Homes Standard, selective licensing, tribunal system all add compliance risk and management burden.
Full property control retained
Commercial agreement outside AST legislation. Pre-agreed exit provisions. Your property, your decisions.
Dynamic income, no deductions
Typical 1.8× uplift vs AST. Dynamic pricing daily. No agent fees. No voids. Paid directly every month.
Showroom condition maintained
Professional cleaning 3–5× per week. Photo report after every turnaround. Asset appreciates, not depreciates.
We absorb all occupant risk
Guests have no tenancy rights against you. Minut™ monitoring, vetted professionals only, full insurance included.
The Pivot Journey
Most landlords go through the same four stages. Here’s the journey — and where Accommos steps in.
01
The Bill passes. Panic sets in.
Landlords realise their Section 21 notices are worthless. The media is full of horror stories. Selling feels tempting. But the property market is uncertain too.
02
Exploring alternatives to the standard AST.
Landlords discover that short-term lets, corporate lettings, and commercial leases operate under different legal frameworks. The anxiety starts to lift when they realise there are real options.
03
Switch to a model that works for them.
Some choose Guaranteed Rent — fixed income, zero management. Others choose Full Management — higher returns, professional operation. Both beat a traditional AST under the new law.
04
Higher income. Less stress. More control.
Within 60–90 days of onboarding, most landlords are earning more than their previous AST, with no management workload and a clear, contract-backed exit strategy.
1
We're honest before we're exciting
We give you a realistic income projection before you sign anything. No inflated promises to win the listing.
2
Two products to match your risk appetite
Guaranteed Rent = fixed monthly income, zero management. Full Management = maximum returns with our specialist team. You choose.
3
Your property is better protected with us
Minut™ monitoring, vetted professionals only, British Gas Homecare, full insurance — all included. We protect your asset more actively than any long-term tenant.
4
5+ years operating in this space
We know the 90-day rule. We know the licensing landscape. We’ve built our operation around doing this sustainably and compliantly.
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Onboarding takes 2–3 weeks
From free valuation to first payment typically takes 2–3 weeks. We handle photography, safety checks, listing, and first booking.
What Changes When You Make the Move
A direct comparison of what your day-to-day looks like as an Accommos landlord vs a traditional AST landlord.
Maintenance Calls
Traditional: You get the call, find the plumber, pay the bill.
With Accommos: We handle everything under £500 without involving you. British Gas Homecare covers boiler and heating.
- Zero involvement
Monthly Income
Traditional: Gross rent minus agent (12%), voids (avg 4 wks/yr), compliance = net ~77%.
With Accommos: Guaranteed Rent = fixed every month. Full Management = typically 1.4–2× AST net.
- Real uplift
Additional Revenue
Traditional: Your rent is your rent. One income source.
With Accommos Premium: Location hire in calendar gaps — 1–2 shoots/month at £400–£1,500/day — adds £500–£2,000/month.
- Hybrid model
Property Condition
Traditional: One tenant, minimal inspections, years of slow deterioration. Found out at check-out.
With Accommos: 3–5 professional cleans per week. Photo report every turnaround. Issues caught and fixed immediately.
- Showroom standard
Property Access
Traditional: Regaining possession requires grounds and court proceedings. Timeline: 6–18+ months.
With Accommos: Pre-agreed exit provisions in your commercial contract. Clear timeline. No court required.
- Your decision
Legal Exposure
Traditional: No Section 21, tribunal system, Decent Homes Standard, selective licensing risk.
With Accommos: Commercial agreement. Guests have no AST rights against you. We absorb 100% of occupant legal risk.
- Protected
What the Switch Looks Like Financially
Based on a 2-bedroom London apartment at £1,800/month market AST rate. After the Renters’ Rights Bill, the net position for a traditional landlord deteriorates further — tribunal delays, compliance costs, and void periods all increase.”
The landlord who stays on a traditional AST at £1,800/month takes home approximately £1,386/month net after deductions. The same landlord with Accommos Full Management earns approximately £3,200–£3,600/month — before any location hire supplement.”
“We don’t promise every property achieves the maximum. We provide a free, data-backed projection specific to your property before you commit to anything.”
Monthly net income — 2-bed London example
Traditional AST (net after deductions)
£1,386
Accommos Full Management
£3,200
Full Management + Location Hire
£4,000
A Landlord Who Made the Switch
“I had a tenant in my Islington flat for four years. When she left, I was staring at the new legislation thinking I’d have to sell. A friend recommended Accommos. Within three weeks the flat was live on Airbnb, earning nearly double my previous rent. I haven’t had a void since. I wish I’d done it four years ago.”
David L. — Landlord, Islington
2-bed flat · Full Management
Landlord Questions Answered
Does the Renters' Rights Bill actually affect a short-let arrangement?
The Renters’ Rights Bill specifically targets Assured Shorthold Tenancies — agreements between landlords and individual residential tenants. Our short-let model involves stays under a licence agreement, and our Guaranteed Rent product uses a commercial lease between you and Accommos Ltd as a company. Neither sits within the Bill’s core provisions. We strongly recommend taking your own legal advice, but our agreements are structured specifically to sit outside the most restrictive elements of the new legislation.
What if I want my property back?
Every agreement we sign includes clear, pre-agreed exit provisions — a defined notice period and a defined process. There are no guests with tenancy rights against you. On our Guaranteed Rent product, you give us the agreed notice under your commercial contract and the agreement ends on the agreed date. No court required. No tribunal. This is one of the single most important advantages over a traditional AST under the new law.
What about the 90-day rule?
London’s 90-day short-let limit applies to entire-property lettings without a licence. We operate within this regulation as standard — advising on licence applications where your property or borough qualifies, managing calendar strategy around the limit, and structuring longer corporate or medium-term stays that sit outside the 90-day rule entirely. We’ve been operating in this regulatory environment for five years and have built our systems around it.
How quickly can I switch?
From your free valuation call to your first Airbnb booking typically takes 2–3 weeks. We need the property vacant and accessible. Our team handles professional photography, safety checks (gas, electric, EPC), listing creation across platforms, and pricing setup. You receive a step-by-step onboarding plan on day one.
Is short-letting right for every property?
Not every property is a natural fit — and we’ll tell you honestly if yours isn’t. Properties that perform best are well-presented, have reasonable natural light, are located in Zones 1–3, and can accommodate at least 2 guests. If your property isn’t quite there yet, our Premium Management includes interior improvement recommendations and styling support.
Ready to Join Our Switch
Free income estimate. No obligation. Most landlords are pleasantly surprised — and relieved.”