Serviced Accommodation Management for Landlords

What Is Serviced Accommodation?

Serviced accommodation is fully furnished, professionally managed accommodation let on a flexible basis — typically to business travellers, relocating professionals and guests staying longer than a typical holiday visit, rather than short tourist stays alone.

Our serviced accommodation for landlords service is built for owners who want strong income from longer corporate and contractor stays without running the property themselves.

How Serviced Accommodation Differs From a Standard Short Let

• Guests tend to stay longer on average — days to weeks or months, rather than a single weekend
• A stronger focus on consistency, presentation and hotel-style standards
• Often used for corporate relocation, contractors and extended-stay travellers

Our Serviced Accommodation Management Services

• Furnishing and presentation standards
• Guest vetting, communication and stay management
• Cleaning, restocking and property upkeep between stays
• Pricing appropriate to the extended-stay and corporate market
• Compliance and safety standards

Who Stays in Serviced Accommodation

Serviced accommodation attracts guests who need a home rather than a hotel room for a while:

• Corporate guests and project teams on assignments of several weeks
• Professionals relocating to a new city while they look for a long-term home
• Contractors, consultants and NHS staff working near a particular site
• Families staying longer, for example during building work or a hospital stay

These guests value a reliable standard, a quiet building and a proper kitchen and workspace. They also tend to treat the property with care.

Why Landlords Choose It

• Steadier occupancy. Longer stays mean fewer gaps and fewer turnovers than weekend tourist bookings.
• Lower wear and tear. Fewer check-ins and check-outs mean less cleaning and less disruption for neighbours.
• Flexibility. Unlike a standard tenancy, you’re not tied into a 12-month agreement.
• Fits local rules. Longer stays can help a property work around the 90-night limit on short lets. We’ll confirm how this applies to your property.

How We Run It

We price for the extended-stay and corporate market with PriceLabs, and run operations on our in-house property management software. Each property has a dedicated manager, and our team brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality. You get regular reporting and payouts, with no upfront fees to get started.

Serviced Accommodation Management in London

London is our home market and the largest serviced accommodation market in the UK. Corporate travellers, project teams, relocating staff and families on extended visits often need a home for several weeks or months rather than a few nights. Stays of 90 nights or more fall outside London’s 90-night short-let limit, so serviced accommodation can let a London property earn through the whole year. We manage serviced apartments across central London, including Mayfair, Marylebone, Kensington, Canary Wharf and the Westminster area. See short let and property management in London.

Compliance for Serviced Accommodation

Serviced accommodation has to meet the same safety standards as any short let: gas and electrical safety, fire safety including alarms and escape routes, and suitable insurance. You also need consent from your mortgage lender and, for leasehold flats, the freeholder. Depending on where the property is, local rules apply: licensing in Scotland, registration with the Welsh Revenue Authority in Wales, and England’s national short-term let register, which is expected to begin in March 2027. We check all of this before a property goes live.

Serviced Accommodation, Short Lets or Guaranteed Rent?

Serviced accommodation suits properties near business districts, hospitals and transport links, where longer stays are in demand. For a property with strong leisure demand, nightly short let management or Airbnb management may earn more. If you would rather have a fixed monthly payment, ask about guaranteed rent. We can model each option for your property. Book a free property assessment.

Who Books Serviced Accommodation?

Serviced accommodation fills the gap between a hotel and a long-term rental. The main guest groups are corporate travellers and project teams who need a base for weeks rather than nights; contractors and engineers working on construction, infrastructure and industrial projects; relocating professionals and families waiting for a permanent home; insurance placements, where families need temporary housing after a flood or fire; medical staff and visiting academics on fixed-term contracts; and leisure guests on extended stays who want a kitchen and more space than a hotel room. Each group values different things, so we tailor the listing, pricing and booking terms to the guests most likely to book your property.

Furnishing and Presentation Standards

Serviced apartments are judged against hotels, so presentation matters. Guests expect comfortable beds with quality linen, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a proper workspace with reliable Wi-Fi. For longer stays, a washing machine, good storage and blackout blinds are important. We advise on furnishing before launch and arrange professional photography so the listing reflects the property accurately.

Serviced Accommodation vs HMO vs Buy-to-Let

Serviced accommodation can earn more than a traditional buy-to-let in the right location, but it involves more operational work, which is what our management covers. An HMO lets rooms to individual tenants on longer terms and needs HMO licensing; serviced accommodation lets the whole property for shorter stays. A traditional buy-to-let offers the most stability with the least involvement. We compare these options for your property, including guaranteed rent, before you decide.

How Corporate Bookings Work

Corporate guests and relocation agents often book directly or through specialist platforms, and expect invoices, flexible check-in and quick responses. We handle these requirements, along with weekly or fortnightly housekeeping for longer stays and clear communication throughout.

Serviced Accommodation in London and UK Cities

London has the deepest serviced accommodation market in the UK, driven by corporate travel, relocation and medical stays, and longer stays help London properties earn beyond the 90-night short-let limit. Outside London, cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh have strong contractor and corporate demand, and serviced apartments near hospitals, business districts and major infrastructure projects can achieve steady occupancy. We assess demand for your property’s exact location before recommending a strategy.

Pricing Longer Stays

Longer stays are priced differently from nightly bookings. Weekly and monthly rates are lower per night, but fewer turnovers mean lower cleaning and linen costs and less time empty between guests. Corporate clients often value consistency and flexible terms over the lowest price. We set rates and discounts that balance occupancy, average daily rate and running costs.

Fire Safety and Guest Safety

Every serviced apartment needs a suitable fire risk assessment, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a current gas safety certificate where gas is present, an electrical installation condition report (EICR) and clear escape routes. Furniture and furnishings must meet fire safety regulations. We check these before launch and keep records up to date.

Serviced Accommodation for Landlords: Getting Started

1. Assessment: we review the property’s location, size and condition, and the corporate and contractor demand nearby.
2. Projection: we estimate occupancy, average daily rate and running costs for nightly, weekly and monthly stays, and compare the result with a traditional let and guaranteed rent.
3. Compliance: we check lender, insurer and lease consent, safety certificates, fire safety and any local licensing or registration.
4. Set-up: we advise on furnishing to serviced-apartment standards and arrange professional photography.
5. Launch and management: we list the property for corporate and leisure guests, handle bookings and invoices, arrange housekeeping and report to you every month.

Most owners are surprised by how much of the work is in the set-up stage. Getting furnishing, compliance and listing quality right from the start is what drives strong reviews and repeat corporate bookings later.

We also review performance with you regularly. If corporate demand changes, for example when a major project in the area ends, we adjust pricing, minimum stays and target guests, or recommend switching to nightly short lets or a mid-term strategy, so the property keeps earning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between serviced accommodation and a short let?

Serviced accommodation usually means longer stays, from days to weeks or months, with a stronger focus on hotel-style standards. Guests are often corporate travellers or people relocating, rather than weekend tourists.

Who books serviced accommodation?

Corporate guests and project teams, professionals relocating for work, contractors and NHS staff working near a particular site, and families who need a home for a while.

Does my property need to be furnished?

Yes, serviced accommodation is let fully furnished. We advise on furnishing and presentation so the property meets guest expectations.

Can serviced accommodation help with the 90-night rule?

Longer stays of several months are generally treated as ordinary residential lettings rather than short lets, so they can help a property earn beyond 90 short-let nights. We confirm how this applies to your property and borough.

Is there an upfront fee?

No. There are no upfront fees to get started, and we explain our management fee in your free consultation.

Is Serviced Accommodation Right for Your Property?

Well-located properties near transport links, business districts or hospitals tend to perform particularly well as serviced accommodation. Get a free income projection and we’ll advise honestly on whether serviced accommodation or standard short-let management is the better fit for your specific property.

Related Services and Guides

Compare serviced accommodation with short let management, Airbnb management and guaranteed rent. In London, see short let and property management in London. Useful reading: what a property management company does.