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Short term lets are growing in popularity across the UK, especially in major cities like Manchester. With more domestic travel, flexible working, and demand for adaptable living, short lets offer landlords a high-yield alternative to traditional tenancies - particularly in central areas with strong tourism or business travel. In this blog, we explore why they’re on the rise, what benefits they offer, and how to manage them effectively.
A short term let typically involves renting out a furnished property for a few nights up to a few months. These are often used by holidaymakers, business travellers, digital nomads or locals between moves. Unlike standard tenancies, these arrangements offer flexibility, high turnover, and the potential for higher nightly income.
The earning potential of short term lets is one of their biggest attractions. In popular city centres, landlords have potential to see significantly higher yields compared to traditional rentals, particularly when occupancy is well-managed.
Beyond income, short lets come with added advantages:
That said, short term lets are more operationally intensive. There’s a constant need for guest communication, cleaning, key handling, pricing updates, and compliance with local laws. It’s far from passive income, unless you’ve got professional support in place.
In some areas, regulations are tightening, with restrictions on how many nights a property can be rented annually. Understanding local policies is essential before launching a short let.
Manchester has become one of the UK’s most active short let markets outside London. With major events, a thriving business sector and a strong cultural draw, there’s consistent demand for short term accommodation. Central neighbourhoods near Deansgate, Ancoats and Salford offer prime locations for investors.
The city also benefits from a young, mobile population and a growing number of professionals choosing flexible living. For landlords, this means both high occupancy and nightly rates to match.
Short term lets require consistent upkeep, responsive guest communication, and dynamic pricing. That’s where CasaCity comes in - your fully managed lettings solution.
From professional cleaning and key handling to marketing, guest support and compliance, CasaCity handles every detail. It’s the ideal solution if you want to benefit from Manchester’s thriving short let market without dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities of short let management.
At Rothmore Property, we specialise in helping investors find high-performing new build opportunities in Manchester and beyond. With over 60 developments across the UK, our team offers guidance every step of the way, from sourcing the right apartment to helping you let it out successfully.
Whether you're exploring short term lets or traditional strategies, our job is to help you make the most of your investment.
Short term lets are here to stay, and in the right locations, they offer strong returns with impressive flexibility. With demand surging in cities like Manchester, now is the time to explore your options. Speak with us today to discover the best developments for short letting, and how to manage them seamlessly with the right partners.
Yes! Manchester has strong visitor demand, major events, and consistent business travel, making it ideal for short term letting.
Yes, though the specifics and limitations depend on local authority rules. In addition to a licence, some areas require planning permission.
You can, but it requires time, organisation and constant guest communication. Many landlords opt for professional management, especially international armchair investors. We like to connect clients with our partner CasaCity for full short term let management.
City centre apartments close to transport, business hubs and cultural attractions typically perform best. We have many Manchester new build developments located in the city centre that you can explore.
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