How much can my South Bank property earn on Airbnb?

A well-presented one-bedroom apartment on South Bank typically earns £3,500–£5,900 gross per month, depending on specification, floor level and how close it sits to the river. Flats with a Thames view or a balcony sit at the top of that range.

Is short-term letting allowed in South Bank?

Yes. South Bank follows London's standard 90-night rule for entire-home short-term lettings. Beyond 90 nights per calendar year, planning consent may be required from the London Borough of Southwark. Staymo tracks your nights and keeps the calendar compliant.

How quickly can you get my property live?

Once we have keys, photos and basic safety documentation in place, your property is typically live within 3 days.

What platforms will my property be listed on?

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and additional platforms based on your property type. All bookings flow into one central calendar visible in your owner dashboard in real time.

How does payment work?

We collect guest payments and transfer your monthly income directly to your nominated bank account. Full revenue, occupancy and booking breakdowns are available in your owner dashboard.

SOUTH LONDON · SE1

Airbnb & Short-Let Management
South Bank

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40%

avg. revenue uplift 
vs long-let

THE SOUTH BANK SHORT-LET MARKET

What demand actually looks like in SE1

4.8

Avg. guest stay (nights)

66%

International guests

24%

Business travellers

92%

Weekend occupancy

86%

Weekday occupancy

Apr–Sept

Peak demand

Figures based on Staymo-managed portfolio and market data. Performance varies by property size, specification and exact location within the postcode.

Why South Bank earns more

South Bank runs on culture rather than commerce. The Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and the BFI sit within a few minutes of one another, and the riverside walk between them carries visitors past every one. Exhibitions, festivals and performance runs keep refreshing the reason to visit, so demand here does not collapse once the summer ends.

South Bank market overview

Average daily rate

£220 – £410

Avg. occupancy rate

85 – 91%

Best months

April – September, December, exhibition and festival weeks

Key demand drivers

Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, London Eye, Waterloo Station

Typical property

Riverside apartments, modern developments, warehouse conversions

Uplift vs long-let

Up to

40%

SOUTH LONDON · SE1

What makes South Bank different

Culture that runs all year

The Southbank Centre, National Theatre and Tate Modern programme continuously, and each new exhibition or run brings its own audience. Guests book around specific dates rather than the weather, which keeps January and February busier here than in most riverside postcodes.

STAYMO IN NUMBERS

40%

Average revenue uplift for owners who switch to managed short-let

85.3 %

Average occupancy across our managed London portfolio

£70M+

Earned for London property owners to date

Riverside stock at a premium

Guests search explicitly for a walk to the Thames. Apartments with a river view, a balcony or direct access to the promenade take noticeably higher nightly rates than identical flats two streets inland, and they fill faster at short notice.

Everything managed.

Simple, commission-based pricing

From 12% of your rental revenue

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HOW IT WORKS

Live in days, not weeks.

First call

15 minutes

We review your property, walk through your earning potential, check compliance, and map out a clear plan. No commitment required.

Property setup

~3 days

Professional photography, listing creation across every major platform, and a pricing strategy built specifically for this area. You hand over the keys. We do the rest.

Start earning

+41% avg. revenue uplift

Every booking managed, every guest vetted, every turnover handled. Your income lands in your account monthly. Your dashboard shows everything in real time.

COMPLIANCE

What South Bank landlords need to know

Regulations in South Bank fall under the London Borough of Southwark and the standard Greater London short-let framework. We handle the detail — here's what matters.

THE 90-NIGHT RULE

Under the Deregulation Act 2015 you can let your entire home short-term for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. Beyond that, you'd apply to your council for a change of use. Staymo tracks your nights and keeps you informed.

Leasehold & freeholder rules

Many properties here are leasehold. Check your lease before proceeding — some restrict short-term letting or require freeholder consent. We'll help you understand exactly what to look for during your first call.

Safety requirements

A Gas Safety Certificate (annual), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), and working smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. We confirm what's in place during your property assessment.

Tax & income reporting

Income from short-letting must be declared to HMRC via Self Assessment. You may be eligible for the property income allowance or Rent a Room relief — worth discussing with your accountant.