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Serviced accommodation management in Manchester
We turn your Manchester flat or house into a professionally run serviced apartment for contractors, corporate guests and NHS staff. We handle listings, pricing, guests, cleaning and maintenance. You get a monthly statement and your income.
What is serviced accommodation management?
Serviced accommodation management means a specialist company runs your property as a short-stay let on your behalf. Guests stay from a few nights to a few months, paying a nightly or weekly rate that includes cleaning, linen, Wi-Fi and bills. The management company does all the work, from listing and pricing to check-in, cleaning and repairs, in return for a share of the income.
Manchester is one of the strongest serviced accommodation markets outside London. Large employers, MediaCityUK, major hospitals, universities, constant construction and infrastructure projects, and Manchester Airport bring a steady flow of people who need a home for weeks rather than a hotel room for a night.
Who stays in Manchester serviced accommodation?
Contractors and project teams
Construction, engineering and infrastructure crews often book two- and three-bed properties for weeks or months at a time, with parking a big plus.
Corporate travellers
Staff visiting city-centre offices, Salford Quays and MediaCityUK want a quiet, well-equipped apartment with fast Wi-Fi and a proper desk.
NHS and healthcare staff
Agency nurses, doctors on rotation and international recruits need short-term homes near Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe, Salford Royal and other hospitals.
Relocations and insurance stays
Families moving to Manchester for work, or displaced by a flood or fire, need a furnished home for one to six months.
Events and leisure
Football, concerts at Co-op Live and the AO Arena, graduations and city breaks fill weekends and push nightly rates up.
Students and visiting families
Parents visiting students, and students between tenancies, add demand around term dates.
What our serviced accommodation management includes
- Set-up: furnishing advice, professional photography, smart lock, guest guide and house rules
- Listings on every channel: Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, corporate agents and direct bookings
- Dynamic pricing: rates adjusted daily for events, season and demand
- Guest vetting and communication: ID checks, 7-day messaging and self check-in
- Cleaning and linen: hotel-standard turnovers after every stay, with photo checks
- Maintenance: local trades for repairs, with your approval for anything above an agreed limit
- Compliance: fire safety, gas and electrical certificates, and insurance checks
- Owner reporting: a monthly statement with every booking, fee and payout
What could your Manchester property earn?
Income depends on postcode, size, finish, parking and season. Here is how we compare the two options for a landlord. We do the same for your own property in your free estimate.
2-bed apartment, Manchester city centre (M4)
| Long-term let | Serviced accommodation | |
|---|---|---|
| Average monthly income | £1,300 rent | £2,600 bookings (65% occupancy at £135/night) |
| Management fee | £156 (12%) | Agreed % of bookings |
| Bills, Wi-Fi, consumables | Paid by tenant | Paid from booking income |
| Cleaning | n/a | Covered by guest cleaning fee |
| Owner use | No | Yes, block your dates |
These are illustrative figures, not a forecast or a promise of income. Real results vary month to month. Ask for your free estimate to see realistic numbers for your postcode, with all costs included.
Serviced accommodation vs holiday letting vs long-term letting
| Long-term let | Holiday let | Serviced accommodation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical stay | 6–12+ months | 2–7 nights | 1 night to 6 months |
| Main guests | Tenants | Tourists | Contractors, corporate, NHS, relocations |
| Income | Steady, lower | Seasonal | Higher, steadier than holiday lets |
| Weekday demand | n/a | Low | Strong |
| Your involvement | Low | High if self-managed | None with full management |
What standard does a property need?
Guests compare your property with hotels and other apartments, so it needs to feel clean, modern and practical. We'll walk through it with you, but as a guide:
- Fully furnished, with good-quality beds, mattress protectors and blackout curtains
- Equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron, hairdryer and a desk or dining table
- Fast Wi-Fi (contractor and corporate guests check this first)
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire blanket, and a fire risk assessment
- Valid gas safety and electrical (EICR) certificates
- Parking, or clear parking guidance, for contractor bookings
Not quite there yet? We can advise on a furnishing pack and budget before you commit.
Areas we cover in Greater Manchester
Manchester city centre (M1–M4), Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, Castlefield and Deansgate (M3, M15), Salford Quays and MediaCityUK (M50), Salford (M5–M7), Trafford and Old Trafford (M16, M17), Stretford, Didsbury and Chorlton (M20, M21), Stockport (SK1–SK4) and Sale (M33). Elsewhere in the North West? Ask us.
Want a fixed monthly payment instead? See guaranteed rent in Manchester.
Serviced accommodation management: your questions
What is serviced accommodation?
Serviced accommodation is a furnished property let for short stays, usually from one night to a few months, with cleaning, linen and Wi-Fi included. In Manchester most guests are contractors, corporate travellers, NHS and healthcare staff, people relocating for work, and families on insurance stays.
How much does serviced accommodation management cost?
We charge a percentage of the booking income, agreed with you before we start. Cleaning and laundry are charged per stay and are usually paid by the guest as a cleaning fee. There are no hidden set-up charges: we'll give you the full fee breakdown with your free estimate.
Will serviced accommodation earn more than a long-term let?
In many Manchester postcodes a well-run serviced apartment earns more than a long-term let after costs, but not always. It depends on location, size, finish and season. We'll compare both honestly in your free estimate and tell you if long-term letting is the better choice.
Do I need permission to run my property as serviced accommodation?
You may need consent from your mortgage lender, and if the property is leasehold, from the freeholder or management company, as many leases restrict short lets. You also need suitable insurance. London has a 90-night rule, but Manchester doesn't. Rules on short-term lets in England are changing, so we check the current position for your property before we start.
Can I still use the property myself?
Yes. With full management you can block dates in the calendar for your own stays or for family. Just give us notice so we don't take bookings for those dates.
What happens in quieter months?
Demand from contractors and corporate guests is steadier than holiday demand, but there are still quieter weeks, especially around Christmas and in January. We adjust prices daily and take longer mid-term stays to keep occupancy up. If you want no income variation at all, our guaranteed rent option may suit you better.
Which areas of Manchester do you cover?
Manchester city centre, Ancoats, the Northern Quarter, Castlefield, Salford Quays, MediaCityUK, Trafford, Stockport, Didsbury, Chorlton and the wider Greater Manchester area.
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