Buy-to-Let or Holiday Let ?

Should expats go for buy-to-let or holiday let?

In 2024, the average holiday let earned £28,600 a year—over twice the £14,000 of typical residential rentals. Holiday let’s bring in about £1,150 per week, nearly six times more than the UK average rent.

The UK now has over 170,000 holiday lets, and average booking income rose 11% in early 2025.

Holiday hotspots

During the first four months of 2025, holiday let rental growth was highest in the following regions of the UK: South of England (+17.3%) Cornwall (+14.5%) Devon (+8.9%). Increases in rental income are associated with both international and domestic visitors seeking short-term accommodation in popular UK holiday destinations.

There were a record number of visits to the UK in 2024 over (35m) and overseas visitors contributed more £22bn to the UK economy.

The number of overseas visitors increased 7% in the first three months of 2025 (compared to the same period in 2024) and the amount they spent increased 11%.

The weak pound is encouraging more Britons to vacation at home and attracting international tourists, benefiting UK holiday property owners. After recent challenges for landlords, it remains to be seen if more will turn to holiday lettings.

UK heritage

Holiday lets help preserve the UK’s heritage and natural beauty by attracting tourists. Owning such properties offers financial, personal, and community benefits, making it a worthwhile investment.

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