Airbnb and Short-let management in Swansea
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Airbnb and Short-let management in Swansea
Hassle-free short-let management that optimises your rental income.
Local holiday letting expertise, national know-how
Meet Ainsley & Catherine
At the helm of Pass the Keys® Swansea is Ainsley & Catherine Thomas. Together they own and operate Pass the Keys® in Swansea as well as Carmarthenshire. After running several successful businesses in the area one of which is an award-winning cleaning company the only service we did not offer was marketing and managing our holiday lets. This steered us to research this area which lead us to Pass the Keys and their professional award-winning systems and franchise model.
Book direct with Pass the Keys
We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.
Why let Pass the Keys manage your holiday home?
Short Letting made easy!
Complete management
We make holiday letting hassle-free by managing guest communication, check-in, cleaning, laundry and more.
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Maximum occupancy
We use a proprietary dynamic pricing strategy to maximise your income by filling any open dates or late cancellations.
Guest screening
We thoroughly vet guests prior to accepting bookings to ensure the security of your holiday home.
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24/7 Guest support
Our dedicated guest support team is available 24/7 to deal with any urgent guest queries.
Listing Management
Professional photos, up-to-the-minute pricing, and your listing advertised on 20 different platforms including Airbnb and Booking.com.
Discover moreWhat Airbnb management services does Pass the Keys provide?
We can provide you with a number of services in relation to your property, including the following (all services to be confirmed by local account manager):
What is a professional Airbnb co-host?
Due to the size of our property portfolio and the consistent quality of our service, Pass the Keys® was invited to become an official Airbnb co-host in 2018. This exclusive status provided Pass the Keys with a key account manager and direct integration with their systems so that we could dynamically update pricing, report on guest behavior and other key metrics. We have retained our advantages as a valued partner even though Airbnb has now withdrawn the program (2022).
Track your performance with a personalised dashboard
We provide you with a dashboard that tracks rental revenues, bookings and reviews. We also give you the ability to set your availability easily online and give you a peace of mind.
Manage Availability
Avoid inconvenience by only booking days you're free
Monitor Revenues
Track how much you've made in a given month
Track Bookings
Track how many bookings you've gotten in a certain month
Read Reviews
Read the wonderful reviews your guest leaves for your building.
Holiday letting agents in Swansea
Wales’ second largest city, Swansea is rich in a variety of history and 32 miles of stunning coastline right on the doorstep, there’s something for everyone here. There are over 50 natural beaches and coves to be explored – that’s a different beach for every week of the year!
Swansea is an attractive destination for visitors interested to discover its copper-smelting and maritime history and to explore the famous Gower Peninsula (the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With tourism growing thanks to major investment in the redevelopment of the City Centre and the nearby village of Mumbles, Airbnb hosting is a great alternative to traditional hotels and the demand for Swansea accommodation in this area is far outstripping supply.
Swansea holiday lets offering easy access to the picturesque beaches of Mumbles, Langland and Caswell are always in high demand. Central Swansea is popular with those visiting for work as well as pleasure, with museums, universities, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Various concerts and open-air cinema screenings are held in Singleton Park and Liberty Stadium throughout the year, and fans flock to the latter to see the Swans and the Ospreys play.
Pass the Keys Swansea offers expert holiday let management services to the local area, and it is our mission to ensure our hosts get the optimum ROI on their Swansea property. We take care of pricing, guest communication, cleaning, and key management so that our hosts can sit back and relax. If you have a vacant property in Swansea, then now is the time for you to maximise your rental income via short-letting with our local holiday let agency!
Our holiday cottage company covers the City Centre, Mumbles, and the beaches of the Gower Peninsula and lists your property on 20+ short letting platforms for optimal exposure. As the only end-to-end management company in the UK, and with a national brand behind us, it’s a no brainer! Pass the Keys, we do the rest….
We are Swansea's leading short-term letting agents
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Airbnb and Short-Let Rules in Swansea: How to Stay Compliant and Profitable as a Host (Updated January 2026)
Airbnb and Short-Let Rules in Swansea: How to Stay Compliant and Profitable as a Host (Updated January 2026) If you are thinking about listing your property on Airbnb in Swansea, you are not alone. However, most landlords in Wales are now asking the same question first: Is short letting still viable with the new rules and compliance expectations? The short answer is yes, but only if you run it properly and stay on top of regulation, tax classification, and safety obligations. This is exactly where a professional short-let agent like Pass the Keys can protect you, not just by optimising bookings, but by reducing compliance risk and operational stress. This guide covers the key points Swansea landlords commonly ask about and explains how management helps you stay compliant and profitable. 1) Do I need a licence for an Airbnb in Swansea? Wales is actively moving towards a national approach for short-let regulation. The Welsh Government has introduced a Bill to the Senedd to create a licensing scheme for visitor accommodation, building on plans for a national register. What this means for hosts: licensing and registration requirements are becoming more formal and structured. If you are entering the market now, you want your setup to be “future-proofed” so you are not scrambling later. 2) Do I need to register my short-let in Wales? Yes, a national registration requirement is planned. Welsh Government guidance states that visitor accommodation registration opens in autumn 2026, and you will need to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) if you take bookings for overnight stays in Wales. This is important because it signals a clear shift: short lets are increasingly treated as a regulated accommodation category, not casual hosting. 3) Council tax vs business rates in Swansea: what is the rule? This is one of the biggest areas of confusion for landlords, and it affects viability. In Wales, self-catering properties must meet minimum thresholds to be classed for non-domestic rates rather than council tax. Since April 2023, the Welsh Government position has been: Available to let for at least 252 days per year Actually let for at least 182 days per year Swansea Council summarises the same criteria for self-catering properties locally. Why this matters: owners often underestimate how challenging the 182 days “actually let” target can be without active pricing strategy, professional marketing, rapid turnaround operations, and consistent guest reviews. 4) Is there a tourist tax or visitor levy in Wales? Wales has legislated for a register and the option for councils to introduce a visitor levy. Industry summaries note the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) (Wales) framework and that councils may be able to introduce a levy from April 2027. Practical point: if levy administration applies locally in future, it adds another layer of process and record-keeping. Professional management reduces admin burden and helps you keep records in order. 5) Why professional management is becoming the safer option for Swansea landlords Many hosts start by thinking management is mainly about convenience. Increasingly, it is also about risk control. Here is how a short-let agent like Pass the Keys supports compliance and profitability in a tightening Welsh regulatory environment: Pricing and occupancy that supports your tax position Hitting the “actually let” threshold requires more than listing the property. Dynamic pricing, minimum stay strategy, and calendar management all influence whether your numbers stack up against the 182 day target. Documented operational standards When regulation increases, the winners are properties with systems: cleaning checklists, inspection processes, issue logs, and consistent guest experience. It protects reviews, reduces disputes, and supports a defensible operation if standards are questioned. Faster guest communication and issue resolution Guest problems create complaints, refunds, and poor reviews, which directly affect future bookings. Having managed communications and local support is a major advantage, especially if you do not live nearby. Maintenance coordination and safety readiness Short lets wear faster than long-term rentals. Proactive maintenance prevents cancellations, reduces safety risks, and protects your asset. 6) Is Airbnb still worth it in Swansea? It can be, but the market is moving away from “casual hosting” and towards compliant, professionally run accommodation. If you are weighing up costs like safety upgrades, admin, and potential licensing or registration requirements, the key question is not just “How much can I earn?” but also: Can I run this legally and consistently without it becoming a second job? Can I hit the annual letting thresholds if I need to? Do I have reliable cleaning, linen, guest support, and maintenance cover? Will I still be comfortable if rules tighten further? A management partner is often the difference between a short-let that performs reliably and one that becomes stressful, inconsistent, and exposed to risk. Still have questions? Book your free Swansea short-let call by e mailing us on: swansea-support@passthekeys.co.uk Still unsure which rules apply to your property, or whether short letting is financially viable for you in Swansea? Book your free call about short letting in Swansea with Ainsley by e mailing us on: swansea-support@passthekeys.co.uk
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