KPM Short Stay Management

25/06/2026

Always keeping things going at KPM Short Stay Management, let us know if you want to be featured in our camera roll 🙋🏻‍♀️

23/06/2026

A review like this is what every property manager hopes to read.

The property matched the photos.
The location lived up to expectations.
The stay felt effortless.
The communication was clear.
The guest had a great experience.

But reviews like these don’t happen by accident.

They start long before check-in.

They come from listening to feedback, paying attention to the details, solving problems before they become complaints, and constantly looking for ways to improve the experience.

At KPM, we always try to see things from two perspectives: our clients’ and our clients’ guests’.

Because when both are happy, everybody wins.

Over the years, some of our best improvements have come from constructive feedback. The willingness to listen, adapt, and keep raising the standard is what helps turn a good stay into a memorable one.

What is the first thing you look for when reading reviews before booking somewhere?



GuestExperience

16/06/2026

199. Just a number on a door.

This morning, while meeting with one of our investors to discuss an exciting opportunity, it caught my eye. It made me think about how much of what we do revolves around numbers.

Purchase prices.
Returns.
Occupancy.
Growth.

Yet numbers alone rarely tell the full story.

For some, a property is an investment.
For others, it’s part of a retirement plan.
For others, it’s something that’s been in the family for generations.

Every property comes with different ambitions, different challenges and different expectations. That’s why the best conversations in property rarely start with the building itself. They start with understanding what that property means to the person who owns it.

16/06/2026

10/06/2026

Not every property management mistake ends in disaster.

Some just quietly cost you money.

Others turn into expensive repairs, unhappy guests, poor reviews, awkward conversations, and a lot of unnecessary stress.

Over the years we’ve seen landlords lose revenue because they trusted “good vibes”, ignored small maintenance issues, or priced properties based on gut feeling instead of actual market data.

The good news?

Most of these mistakes are completely avoidable when we team up.

Which one surprised you the most?

👇 Let us know in the comments.

04/06/2026

Properties come in all shapes and sizes. People do too. 🌈

Whether you’re a guest, homeowner, contractor, partner, or simply someone passing through, everyone deserves to feel comfortable being exactly who they are.

Here’s to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the many different people who make our communities what they are.

Happy Pride from the KPM team.

27/05/2026

No, this wasn’t “normal pricing”. This was during a heatwave, bank holiday weekend and on a Saturday night where half of Brighton was either exhausted from the beach or too beered up 🍺 to make it home.

By that point, many last minute guests were willing to pay almost anything to stay central. But here’s the important part:
The properties that benefited from this had already adjusted their pricing strategy BEFORE demand peaked and still managed to earn roughly that PPN.

That’s strategic management. A good short let strategy is not about ripping guests off. It’s about understanding demand, local events, seasonality and guest behaviour to create dynamic pricing that makes sense for everyone involved.

Would you ever pay £609 for one night in Brighton? 😭

22/05/2026

Just a not-so-gentle reminder that London’s about to look like this weekend… Have you told your clients this or should we talk marketing next week?

22/05/2026

Weekly insight on what is going on out there: We’ve been speaking to more and more portfolio landlords who started investing when things were far less regulated. Many built systems that worked perfectly at the time, but today’s market is asking for a completely different level of structure, compliance and strategy.

At the same time, we’re seeing more landlords trying alternative strategies. A lot of people are approaching short lets as a “temporary fix” while they figure things out elsewhere. And this is where we think more awareness is needed.

Yes, technically you can list a property on Airbnb tomorrow and start making money. But building a property that performs consistently month after month is a completely different game. It takes positioning, operations, guest communication, pricing strategy, maintenance and constant adaptation. Passive income only looks passive once the machine behind it is built properly.

Another huge shift? Tenant selection suddenly matters a lot more. Conversations are no longer only about affordability and income. Landlords are navigating increasingly complex situations and many are feeling uncertain about how to make the right decisions fairly and confidently.

Meanwhile on our side, we’ve been busy preparing for London’s upcoming heatwave and bank holiday weekend. Calendars are filling up, direct bookings are coming in and we’re excited to welcome new guests into the city.

Because honestly? London in the sun is a completely different place.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post on how we see London when she gets sunny.