With Wimbledon in full swing, many London residents will be hoping to cash in on the action by renting out their home to those looking to stay close to centre court.

However, John Severino, UK Country Manager at Airbnb management company GuestReady warns that those with properties in London are subject to certain limitations that aren’t observed in other parts of the country.

“If you are renting out your entire property on Airbnb, the Deregulation Act 2015 states that you can only do so for a maximum of 90 days a year across Greater London,” says John.

“Airbnb will automatically close your property listing once you have reached this 90-day limit, so it’s important to bear this in mind if you are looking to Airbnb your home during the tournament.”

“There are, however, no restrictions on how long you can rent out a spare room on Airbnb if you live in London,” he adds, “so that might be a workaround homeowners wish to consider.”

How much can I charge for a spare room in Wimbledon?
An analysis of Airbnb listings by GuestReady found that the average estimated earnings for a 1-bedroom property in Wimbledon are £106 per night – however one listing was found to be charging a staggering £300 per night.

A single private room within a property in Wimbledon, was found to be on average £56 per night.