Verified hostsRenter guaranteeMonthly rollingNo introductory-rate trap
Host Your Basement in Edinburgh 2026: £55-£140/Month
£260 Host Guarantee · Stripe Identity KYC · Monthly rolling · 5% host fee
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Edinburgh (EH1-EH15) — Scotland's capital, RBS HQ; LEZ from 1 June 2024; Scottish income tax. Your basement on Packhood earns £55-£140/month at typical Edinburgh rates.
£260 Host Guarantee
- £260 Host Guarantee aggregate per booking.
- Stripe Identity KYC on every renter.
- Stripe escrow holds payment until move-in confirmed.
- Monthly rolling.
- 5% host fee (you keep 95%) + 20% renter fee.
UK tax position
- HMRC Property Income Allowance £1,000/year tax-free.
- Above £1,000 → Self Assessment (property income).
- Rent a Room Scheme £7,500 does NOT cover storage — lodgers + B&B only.
List your basement on Packhood →