Short-term lets, fully managed
Short-let & short-term let management, Manchester.
A short let earns more than a long-term tenancy and keeps your options open, but only if someone runs it properly. We have managed short lets in Manchester since May 2017, 80+ properties at 80% average occupancy and a 4.8★ rating across 7,426+ reviews. Hand us the keys and you just get paid.
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Portfolio figures as of June 2026 · 4.8★ average rating on Airbnb & Google · 9.0/10 on Booking.com
Short let vs long-term tenancy
More income, more control
A long-term tenancy gives you one fixed rent, one set of keys handed over for a year, and no way back in until it ends. A short let works the property harder: many guests, nightly pricing that climbs for events and peaks, and a calendar you can block whenever you need the place yourself.
The trade-off is that a short let is a job, pricing, cleaning, linen, guest messages at all hours and compliance, every single week. That is the part we take off your hands, on the same flat 15% + VAT we charge for everything we do.
Thinking of switching from a buy-to-let? Here is how the numbers and the process compare.
Higher income potential
A managed short let in Manchester often out-earns a long-term tenancy once voids, fees and arrears are accounted for.
Use it when you want
Block the calendar for your own visits, family or a sale. A tenancy locks the property away for a year at a time.
No problem tenants
Every guest is ID-checked, agreement-signed and deposit-secured, and they leave on the date they booked.
Property kept in shape
Cleaned and inspected after every stay, so wear is caught early instead of discovered at the end of a tenancy.
The rules, handled
Short-let regulations in Manchester
What actually applies here, checked for your property before you commit, not after.
No 90-day cap in Manchester
The 90-night limit applies to Greater London only. Manchester has no equivalent cap, though local planning rules can still apply.
Article 4 & planning
Parts of Manchester have Article 4 directions affecting change of use to short-let. We check your postcode before you commit.
The registration scheme
A national short-term let registration scheme is coming for England. We track it so your listing stays compliant.
Safety, certified
Gas and electrical certificates, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms and the right insurance, tracked and kept current.
One flat fee, everything in
What managed short-letting includes
Multi-channel listing
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and Google, plus our own direct site and corporate booking network.
Dynamic pricing
Nightly rates tuned daily to Manchester events, seasonality and lead time, so you never under-price a peak.
Guest vetting
Government-issued ID, signed agreements and a deposit on every booking, whatever the channel.
24/7 communication
Every enquiry and 2am question answered by us, on a UK guest hotline.
Hotel-standard cleaning
Professional turnovers with fresh linen and restocking, same-day when bookings are back to back.
Maintenance & compliance
Trusted local trades on call, safety certificates and planning considerations tracked for you.
Instant estimate
What could your property earn?
Pick the area and size, the estimate updates instantly. No email address required.
Indicative gross annual revenue before fees and running costs, from 2026 Manchester market data and our portfolio of 80+ listings. Not a quote: your exact valuation is benchmarked against comparable properties we actually manage.
Northern Quarter · 1 bedroom
£21,000–£39,500
indicative gross revenue per year · ≈£2,500/month · nightly £105–£145
Want the exact number for your property?
Matt will benchmark it against comparable properties we manage, free, and you'll hear back the same day.
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Trusted on both sides of the stay
“Steph's eye for detail is second to none, she took our brief and delivered exactly what we were after, and then some! From the initial consultation to completion, we have had nothing but a positive experience using City Superhost and will definitely be giving Steph a call when we come to start future projects.”
“City Superhost helped redesign and furnish our living and dining rooms. From selecting the furniture to directing on design, Steph was there every step of the way to bring our vision to life.”
“Brilliantly located and spotless. Hosts were fantastic. Really helpful information and on hand if we had any queries. Best Airbnb experience I have had yet!”
“Comfortable and spacious central apartment. The hosts were very easy to contact, I certainly would happily book through them again.”
Short-let FAQ
Straight answers for Manchester landlords
What counts as a short let?
A short let, or short-term let, is a furnished property let by the night or week, usually for stays under about a month, rather than on a long assured shorthold tenancy. Guests come and go, the property is serviced between stays, and income tracks demand rather than a fixed monthly rent. It is the same model people mean by serviced accommodation or Airbnb letting.
Is short-letting more profitable than a long-term tenancy in Manchester?
In most central and well-located Manchester properties, yes, once you account for voids, fees and arrears, a managed short let tends to out-earn a long-term tenancy. It is not guaranteed everywhere: a quiet residential street far from demand can perform better as a standard let. The honest way to know is a valuation on your specific postcode and property, which we will give you free.
Is there a 90-day limit on short lets in Manchester?
No. The 90-night annual cap applies to Greater London only, under the Deregulation Act 2015. Manchester has no equivalent limit. However, some Manchester areas have Article 4 directions that affect changing a property to short-let use, and a national short-term let registration scheme is coming for England. We check the rules for your specific property before you commit.
Can I short-let my flat if it is leasehold or mortgaged?
Often yes, but it depends on your lease and your mortgage. Some leases and buy-to-let mortgages permit short-letting outright, others require consent, and a few restrict it. We help you check the terms before anything goes live, so you are never caught out.
How quickly can I switch from a tenancy to a short let?
Once the property is vacant, furnished and guest-ready, we photograph it, build the listing and go live the next day, and we would expect your first booking within the week. If it is already furnished and listed elsewhere, we can usually take over within days.
What does management cost?
A flat 15% of booking revenue + VAT, covering the whole ongoing service: listing, pricing, vetting, 24/7 communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance and compliance. There is a one-off onboarding fee, confirmed up front. No monthly minimums and no lock-in, just a 30-day notice period.
Free property valuation
What could your property earn as a short let?
Tell us the postcode and bedrooms, and we’ll benchmark it against comparable short lets in our own Manchester portfolio and send you a free, honest valuation.
You'll get a same-day reply, usually within the hour, from Matt or Steph directly. No call centres. Prefer to talk now? Call 07394 137 754