Going on a sabbatical, travelling for several months or relocating temporarily for work?
A Place Like Home would handle the preparation, marketing and day-to-day management while the owner is away, then arrange the handback before they return.
Tell us where your property is and approximately when you will be away. We will assess its suitability and explain what it could involve.
You may not want to become a full-time landlord. You may simply have a well-presented London home that will be empty for a defined period.
The point of the service is that the owner does not have to answer guest messages, organise cleaners or deal with property problems from another country.
Tell us about your home, its location and the approximate dates you will be away. We assess whether it is suitable, consider likely demand and provide an initial indication of the letting opportunity and management costs.
We advise what should remain in the property, what should be stored and what may need attention before guests arrive. Where required, we can arrange photography, floor plans, property descriptions and listing preparation.
We promote the property through the most appropriate channels, manage enquiries and review potential guests before accepting a booking.
Our London-based team manages guest communication, access, cleaning, linen, property preparation and maintenance coordination throughout the agreed period.
At the end of the letting window, we arrange the final departure, property check and agreed cleaning so the home is ready for you to return.
For most owners, the main concern is not just the income. It is knowing the home is being looked after properly.
A lived-in home may contain personal furniture, artwork and belongings that would not be found in a purpose-built rental. The service would include:
We review potential guests and the reason for their stay before confirming a booking.
The property is prepared before each stay, including agreed cleaning, linen and presentation.
Where more than one booking takes place, we coordinate cleaning and preparation between guests.
Our London team remains available to support guests and respond if an issue arises.
If something requires attention, we can arrange appropriate assistance and keep you informed.
The property is checked as part of the arrival, departure and housekeeping process agreed for your home.
You do not necessarily need to remove everything from the property. We will discuss what can reasonably remain and what should be placed into secure storage.
Before launch, we will help you identify anything that could cause avoidable concern or confusion during a guest stay.
Potential income depends on the property’s location, size, condition, presentation, exact available dates, seasonal demand, booking length, permissions and operating costs.
We will provide an estimate based on the information available. It should be treated as an informed projection rather than a guaranteed return.
Preparing a home for a single defined letting window can involve much of the same initial work as establishing an ongoing rental, including property assessment, preparation advice, photography, listing creation, pricing setup, operational planning and final handback.
With an ongoing property, that setup work is spread across a longer management relationship. For a one-off let, it is concentrated into a shorter period.
Our one-off service is therefore priced individually, based on the home, available dates and work required. Your proposal will clearly explain the setup and management costs before you decide whether to proceed.
A Place Like Home has managed premium London houses and apartments since 1990. Our team can manage the full process rather than handing your property between unrelated suppliers.
The service is intended for homeowners who will be away for at least four weeks. Send us your approximate dates and we will confirm whether the letting window is suitable.
Potentially. This depends on the available dates, likely demand, permitted use and whether the expected income justifies the setup involved.
Tell us as soon as possible. Changes may be possible before bookings are accepted. Once a booking is confirmed, contractual commitments to the guest will need to be respected.
Some appropriate belongings can usually remain, but valuables, personal documents and irreplaceable items should be removed or securely stored.
This may be possible where it is practical and does not compromise the guest accommodation. We will assess this during the property review.
The treatment of utilities and household costs will be explained clearly in the proposal and reflected in the agreed rates and management arrangement.
Our local team manages guest communication and can coordinate appropriate assistance if an issue arises during a stay.
The property will receive the agreed final cleaning and handback checks before your return. The exact handback service will be confirmed in your proposal.
No. We provide an informed assessment and actively manage pricing and marketing, but bookings and income cannot be guaranteed.
You should tell your insurer how the property will be used and ensure that you have appropriate cover for paying guests and the proposed management arrangement.
Tell us where your home is and the dates you expect to be away. We will assess its suitability and provide an initial estimate.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can take the strain and help you achieve your goals.
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Tel: +44 20 7228 4668
The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal, financial, planning, insurance or tax advice. Owners should take appropriate professional advice and check their mortgage, lease, insurance and planning position before letting their home.
