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Short Let Management Case Studies

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Avg uplift

+131%

vs prior rent

Avg occupancy

91%

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Avg revenue

£3,360

per month

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Runcorn House, Cheshire

Runcorn House: a 4-bedroom house in Runcorn, Cheshire, sleeping up to 13 guests, launched with Propel Property in 8 days.

Before Propel: £1,300 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £3,648 gross per month as a managed short let — a 181% uplift — with 87% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £140, around 9 bookings a month and an average stay of 2.9 nights.

87% occupancy and £3,648 gross in its latest full month, nearly 2.8× the long-let rent.

Runcorn Townhouse, Cheshire

Runcorn Townhouse: a 3-bedroom house in Runcorn, Cheshire, sleeping up to 10 guests, launched with Propel Property in 8 days.

Before Propel: £950 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £2,524 gross per month as a managed short let — a 166% uplift — with 81% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £101, around 2 bookings a month and an average stay of 12.5 nights.

81% occupancy from two extended corporate bookings, delivering £2,524 gross, about 2.7× the long-let rent.

Deansgate Apartment, Manchester

Deansgate Apartment: a 2-bedroom apartment in Deansgate, Manchester, sleeping up to 6 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in March 2024.

Before Propel: £2,000 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £4,082 gross per month as a managed short let — a 104% uplift — with 97% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £140, around 9 bookings a month and a 4.9★ review score.

More than doubled gross monthly revenue within the first 90 days while maintaining 4.9★ average reviews.

Media City Apartment, Manchester

Media City Apartment: a 2-bedroom apartment in Media City, Manchester, sleeping up to 4 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in June 2024.

Before Propel: £1,450 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £2,950 gross per month as a managed short let — a 103% uplift — with 91% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £118, around 10 bookings a month and a 4.9★ review score.

Consistently 90%+ occupancy with strong contractor repeat-bookings.

Castlefield Apartment, Manchester

Castlefield Apartment: a 2-bedroom apartment in Castlefield, Manchester, sleeping up to 4 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in September 2024.

Before Propel: £1,450 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £3,100 gross per month as a managed short let — a 114% uplift — with 86% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £138, around 8 bookings a month and a 4.8★ review score.

Lifted average review score from 4.4 to 4.8 and stabilised occupancy above 85%.

City Centre Apartment, Manchester

City Centre Apartment: a 4-bedroom apartment in City Centre, Manchester, sleeping up to 8 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in January 2025.

Before Propel: £1,800 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £4,378 gross per month as a managed short let — a 143% uplift — with 93% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £110, around 11 bookings a month and a 4.9★ review score.

Achieved a 105% revenue uplift versus the prior AST tenancy.

Salford Quays Apartment, Salford

Salford Quays Apartment: a 4-bedroom apartment in Salford Quays, Salford, sleeping up to 8 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in April 2025.

Before Propel: £1,500 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £4,061 gross per month as a managed short let — a 171% uplift — with 100% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £125, around 9 bookings a month and a 4.9★ review score.

125% revenue uplift with strong family and contractor demand year-round.

Deansgate Airbnb, Manchester

Deansgate Airbnb: a 2-bedroom apartment in Deansgate, Manchester, sleeping up to 6 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in February 2025.

Before Propel: £1,600 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £3,109 gross per month as a managed short let — a 94% uplift — with 97% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £120, around 10 bookings a month and a 5★ review score.

Owner receives reliable monthly income while we run a 5★ rated short let.

Northern Quarter Airbnb, Manchester

Northern Quarter Airbnb: a 2-bedroom apartment in Northern Quarter, Manchester, sleeping up to 4 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in October 2024.

Before Propel: £1,300 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £2,900 gross per month as a managed short let — a 123% uplift — with 87% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £135, around 9 bookings a month and a 4.8★ review score.

Average nightly rate now £135 with weekends regularly booked 6+ weeks out.

Middlewood Locks Airbnb, Manchester

Middlewood Locks Airbnb: a 2-bedroom apartment in Middlewood Locks, Manchester, sleeping up to 4 guests, onboarded with Propel Property in May 2025.

Before Propel: £1,350 per month on a standard tenancy. After Propel: £2,850 gross per month as a managed short let — a 111% uplift — with 88% occupancy, an average nightly rate of £130, around 9 bookings a month and a 4.9★ review score.

Hit 88% occupancy in month two with strong reviews from day one.