Why Landlords Are Moving Away from Traditional Letting

There was a time when renting your property meant one thing: signing up a tenant on a six or twelve-month contract, collecting a reliable (hopefully!) monthly payment, and hoping for minimal damage when the lease is up. But the game has changed. Enter serviced accommodation—also known as short-term lets or Airbnb-style property management—which has redefined what’s possible in rental income and flexibility.

If you’re looking to unlock your property’s earning potential with minimal hassle, it’s worth understanding why more and more landlords are making the switch, and how working with expert serviced accommodation managers (like us at Statera Estates LTD) puts you leagues ahead of the old letting agent model.

The Hard Numbers: How Serviced Accommodation Beats Traditional Lets

Let’s start with what matters: your bottom line.

Serviced accommodation properties routinely earn 1.5x to 3x more than their traditional rental counterparts. How? It’s all down to nightly rates and flexible pricing. For example:

• A classic long-term let in a city centre might net you £1,200 per month.

• The same flat, managed as serviced accommodation, could earn £100 a night—easily £2,400+ per month with 80% occupancy.

• Even after accounting for cleaning, platform fees, and management, your take-home income is likely higher.

Plus, you have the power to adjust prices for peak seasons, local events, and last-minute bookings, turning every calendar event into a revenue opportunity.

Flexible Access & Control

Traditional letting means waving goodbye to your property for months or years at a time, not to mention substantial notice requirements for access or personal use. With serviced accommodation—especially under our management—you retain:

• Control over your calendar: Want to reserve a week for your own use? No problem.

• Regular property check-ins: Frequent cleaning and guest turnover means fewer nasty surprises at the end of a tenancy.

• No long-term contracts: You aren’t locked into one tenant. Instead, your property is a flexible asset—ready for you, family, or higher-paying bookings.

Who Books Serviced Accommodation? The Power of Diversified Demand

Unlike traditional let properties (which rely on finding and keeping a single tenant), serviced accommodation appeals to multiple markets:

• Business travellers seeking corporate stays

• Tourists and holiday-makers

• People relocating for work or an interim period

• Families attending events or visiting the area

This diversity spreads your risk. If the tourist market slows, business travellers can still fill your calendar. Statera Estates LTD ensures your property is listed across all major platforms—think Airbnb, Booking.com, and more—for maximum exposure.

Dynamic Pricing = Maximum Earnings

One of the biggest revenue boosters in serviced accommodation? Dynamic pricing. With access to powerful technology and live market insights, your property’s rates can be adjusted daily—much like a hotel:

• Higher rates during conferences, school holidays, or summer months.

• Last-minute discounts to ensure occupancy.

• Special event surcharges when demand peaks in your area.

Traditional letting can’t compete. Rent is fixed, and market lifts often benefit the next landlord, not you. We make market movements work for your wallet, not against it.

Risk Reduction: Less Worry, More Oversight

Some landlords fear that a revolving door of guests means more wear and tear. In reality, the opposite is true when your property is managed professionally:

• Guests are vetted via leading platforms with reviews and ID requirements.

• Regular cleaning and professional inspections are routine, not rare.

• No leasehold headaches—evictions, arrears, anti-social behaviour, or drawn-out disputes are virtually eradicated.

Your property stays in better shape, is used more responsibly, and you’re always in the loop.

Serviced Accommodation vs Traditional Letting—Head-to-Head

The Key to Success: Professional Management

Here’s the honest truth: serviced accommodation isn’t totally hands-off—unless you team up with an experienced management company. That’s where Statera Estates LTD comes in.

Our service includes:

• Full guest management (from check-in to reviews)

• Listing creation and optimization on all top platforms

• Dynamic pricing for maximum income

• Booking calendar management and owner access

• Professional cleaning and property maintenance

• 24/7 guest support and communication

Result? You enjoy the upside of hospitality income, with none of the headaches—no midnight calls, no cleaning runs, and no app-juggling.

Is Serviced Accommodation Right for Your Property?

Serviced accommodation works best if:

• Your property is in an area with consistent visitor demand (city centres, tourist hotspots, business hubs)

• You’re open to a more “hands-on” investment—but ready to outsource for a completely passive experience

• You’re keen to maximize your yield, diversify your income, and future-proof your investment

Less suited for:

• Rural areas with limited visitor traffic

• Highly regulated zones (always double-check your local rules!)

Ready to Unlock Your Property’s True Value?

If the idea of earning more, worrying less, and taking back control over your investment sounds good—let’s talk. At Statera Estates LTD, we specialise in helping landlords smoothly transition from long-term lets to serviced accommodation, managing the process from A–Z so you get more returns and more freedom.

Curious what your property could earn? Get in touch with us today for a free, no-obligation revenue assessment—we’ll show you the numbers, answer your questions, and handle the rest.

Want to see how easy it is to get started? Check out our step-by-step property onboarding process at Statera Estates LTD and take the next step towards smarter rental income.