Per month · Fully hands-off · From 12% + VAT
Truestays is a Manchester-based Airbnb and short-let management company. We manage the entire operation – listing, pricing, guests, housekeeping and maintenance – from 12% + VAT. You’re paid after every booking, not monthly – so your cashflow works from day one.
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Real numbers
Based on our managed portfolio and 5 years of live Manchester data – not industry averages. Net revenue before management fees and operating costs.
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1-bed apartment
Ancoats · Northern Quarter · Deansgate · City Centre
£1,400–£2,200
75 – 85% occupancy
Salford Quays · Spinningfields · MediaCityUK
£2,000–£3,200
75 – 85% occupancy
3-bed house
Didsbury · Chorlton · Fallowfield · Sale
£2,500–£4,000
70 – 80% occupancy
Portfolio / apartment block
Multiple units – tiered fee discount applied
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Proven track record
Over 15,000 stays managed. 4.76 out of 5 average rating. Our reputation is built on consistency and genuine hospitality.
“We moved overseas for work but didn’t want to sell as we return for a few months each year. WithTruestays I get to keep the house, have a base when I return and clear over £1.3k each month. I genuinely don’t have to do anything.”
2-bed aprtment, Didsbury
“Professional photos done within a week, live on Airbnb a few days later. The onboarding was faster and smoother than I’d expected. Excited to see how well my home performs!”
2-bed duplex, Northern Quarter
“I remember being nervous about switching from a long-term tenant but they walked me through everything. First year with Truestays has been great, look forward to many more”
5-bed house, Cheetham Hill
We are proudly superhosts on multiple accounts.
All of our Trustpilot reviewers awarded us 5 stars.
Many of our homes are Guest favourites on Airbnb, putting us in the top 10%.
All of our Google reviewers have awarded us 5/5.
We receive excellent traveller awards annually.
Full airbnb management
From listing creation and cleaning to emergencies and payouts – the entire operation managed for you.
Day-to-day operations, cleaning teams, maintenance and compliance – all handled. Your home runs like clockwork, completely hands-off.
Professionally written, fully optimised listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and many more. Standout photography and dynamic pricing updated hourly.
All bookings, calendars and channel syncs across 16+ platforms. Our direct booking engine generates over 40% of bookings, saving you thousands in OTA commission. Zero double bookings.
Every message answered promptly, check-ins managed, problems solved. Better experiences, fewer issues, more 5-star reviews – which drives more bookings and higher nightly rates.
Every booking vetted before acceptance. ID verification, booking history checks, suspicious behaviour flagged. Smart devices monitor throughout each stay.
Live owner dashboard showing occupancy, revenue, reviews, and market benchmarks. Monthly reports to your inbox. If something can be improved, we act on it.
We don’t just list your home – we actively grow its income. Email remarketing to past guests, optimised platform visibility, and a direct booking engine that cuts OTA fees significantly.
Multi platform listing
Every major booking site, synced to one central hub. Our direct booking engine generates over 40% of bookings – cutting booking platform commission that goes straight back to you.
Getting Started
Our simple & streamlined onboarding service.
Takes 2 mins • 100% Free
How we compare
From listing creation and cleaning to emergencies and payouts – the entire operation managed for you.
| Feature | Truestays | City Superhost | HelloGuest | Pass the Keys | Superhost Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee | From 12% + VAT | 10–15% + VAT | From 12% + VAT | Unknown | Unknown |
| Per-booking payouts | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Manchester-based team | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 16+ booking platforms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct booking engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flexible contract | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Contact for terms |
| Owner dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbnb Superhost status | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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Why Manchester?
Manchester attracts over 1.3 million overnight visitors annually. Year-round demand driven by two Premier League clubs, the AO Arena, MediaCityUK, two major universities, and a growing corporate travel sector. No 90-day cap unlike London.
What we manage
We are pleased to be able to offer landlords & homeowners of all types of properties our short-let & Airbnb management service.
Ideal for longer-term relocation and corporate guests. High demand across Manchester suburbs.
Perfect for tourist stays and business visits. Huge demand across Manchester city centre.
From penthouses to unique city-centre homes – we maximise high-end Airbnb performance.
Full block management – the ideal partner for developers and multi-unit portfolio owners.
Why Truestays
5 years operating in Manchester. 15,000+ stays managed. A highly competitive fee against the major national players. Here’s what sets us apart.
5+ years in Manchester
Real market knowledge, proven systems, and deep local expertise built over 5 years of Manchester operations.
Data-driven pricing
Hourly dynamic pricing powered by real-time market data. Occupancy and revenue optimised every single day.
Fully transparent
A live owner dashboard showing exactly how your property is performing – occupancy, revenue, reviews, payout history. Reports instantly available.
Proven track record
15,000+ stays managed. Rated 4.76 out of 5 overall. Airbnb Superhosts Accounts. Booking.com award winners.
From only 12%
From 12% + VAT with tiered discounts as your portfolio grows, we’re priced competetively to support your ambitions.
Based in Manchester
We’re not managing your property from hundreds of miles away; Our experienced team is based right here in Manchester.
FAQ
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Truestays charges from 12% + VAT – competitive with or lower than other leading Manchester Airbnb management companies. Fees are tiered: the more properties you manage with us, the lower your rate. You’re paid after every booking rather than monthly, which means better cashflow from day one. We earn only when you earn.
Based on Truestays’ managed portfolio: 1-bed city centre apartments typically earn £1,400–£2,200/month (75–85% occupancy), 2-beds £2,000–£3,200/month (75–85%), and 3-bed houses £2,500–£4,000/month (70–80%). The Manchester short-let market averages £53,000 annual revenue per listing at 59% occupancy, however we consistently outperform the market.
Yes. Unlike London, Manchester has no 90-day annual cap and no city-wide short-let register. Planning permission may be required where short-letting amounts to a material change of use, assessed case-by-case. Truestays advises on and manages all compliance as part of onboarding.
Truestays charges from 12% + VAT with tiered discounts for portfolio owners – a feature most Manchester competitors don’t offer. We’re also the only major Manchester management company with a direct booking engine generating over 40% of bookings, significantly reducing OTA commission. We operate in partnership with Houst for technology infrastructure and 24/7 guest care.
Yes. A typical 1-bed Manchester apartment on an AST earns £850–£1,050/month. The same property under Truestays short-let management typically earns £1,400–£2,200/month — 40–80% more. We guide you through compliance, insurance, setup and onboarding, typically getting you live within 7 days.
We offer tiered pricing for portfolio landlords – the more properties you onboard, the lower your fee. Scalable systems, consolidated reporting, and a multi-property owner dashboard designed for portfolio owners.
Truestays can get a Manchester property live on Airbnb and other major platforms within 7 days. Free valuation call (day 0) → photography and compliance (days 3–5) → live on all platforms with dynamic pricing (day 7) → paid after your first booking. Free onboarding available this month.
An Airbnb management company handles everything from guest messaging and pricing to cleaning, reviews, and calendar management. It offers a hands-free way to maximise your rental income.
Yes. You can block out dates whenever you like for personal use using the owner portal. It’s one of the biggest advantages of short-let vs long-term renting.
It’s simple. Just request a free income estimate to check you’re happy with your property’s potential and then we’ll walk you through the process and get your short-let property earning quickly.
Management from
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