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London Hybrid-Let, the long read.

Research, real numbers and compliance deep-dives for London property owners considering the Hybrid-Let model. Written by the operators, not marketers.

Featured/Short-Let Regulation

Tower Hamlets, 90 Nights, and Your Canary Wharf Flat: Three Walls Closing In on Short-Let Landlords

Tower Hamlets enforcement, the Mayor's register push, and Airbnb's 90-day rule are closing in on Canary Wharf short-let owners. Here is what it means, and the hybrid-let exit.

20 April 20269 min read

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Yields & Strategy

Hybrid-Let vs Buy-to-Let in London 2026: Which Yields More?

A detailed 2026 comparison of Hybrid-Let and traditional Buy-to-Let yields across London, with real Canary Wharf numbers, tax implications, 90-day rule compliance, and the true uplift maths.

12 April 202611 min read

Market Data

London Rental Yields by Postcode 2026: Where Hybrid-Let Wins

Postcode-by-postcode guide to 2026 London rental yields. Compares AST benchmarks to Hybrid-Let gross and uplift across E14, E1, SE1, SW1, W2, NW1, N1 and E16, with methodology and a live Canary Wharf case study.

5 April 202612 min read

Compliance

London 90-Day Rule Explained: Short-Let Limits & Compliance

A plain-English guide to London's 90-day short-let cap — what counts, how enforcement works, fines, borough-level variations, and the mid-term switch that keeps Hybrid-Let compliant year-round.

28 March 202610 min read

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