What are “short term” and “long term” rentals?

Modified on Fri, 7 Feb at 4:08 PM

A short term rental typically refers to renting out part or all of a property for a brief period, often a few days to a couple of weeks, so they’re most commonly used for holiday lets. These arrangements are commonly facilitated through online platforms like Airbnb.


Long term rentals typically last for over a month (although there is no strict time frame), allowing occupants to stay more permanently. Most long term rentals in the UK require a tenancy agreement between the landlord and tenant.

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