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Host & Stay expands to the North-West and East Midlands
Properties available to book through Host & Stay include the stunning Dunsley Chapel in Whitby .
Holiday home management provider Host & Stay has expanded into two additional UK regions . The company , which is part of the SDDE Smith Group , is excited to bring its unbeatable service to more guests and owners across the country .
It ’ s been an exceptional year for Host and Stay , which won Best Property Management Provider at the National Landlord Investment Show Awards and Best Leisure Property Management Company at the Shortyz Awards .
Its success has inspired Joel Higgins and Rachel Sherwood to become franchisees of the Host & Stay brand , in Manchester and Leicestershire respectively .
Rachel ’ s enthusiasm is clear as she explains why she and her partner took the leap to become franchisees .
She said : “ We are excited to announce the launch of Host & Stay Leicestershire . My partner and I are pleased to be rolling Host & Stay out into the Midlands area .
“ Being property developers and investors ourselves , and owning a mixed portfolio of properties , including our own short-stay properties , we felt that working alongside the Host & Stay brand was a natural calling for us .
“ We have always believed in the merits of providing high-quality housing , so adopting the Host & Stay ethos of premium high-end properties is a good fit .
“ What we really loved about the Host & Stay brand is the end-to-end service they provide for property owners and guests alike .
“ We feel very excited about the coming year and have big plans to grow the business in our area by reaching out to owners interested in maximising the return
from their properties . These are exciting times for Host & Stay Leicestershire !”
Dale Smith , CEO and director of Host & Stay , is equally enthusiastic .
“ It ’ s fantastic to see our Host & Stay brand open the doors in Manchester and Leicestershire ,” he said .
“ After just over three successful years of growing the brand in the North-East and growing to 700 units under management , we ’ re excited to be able to support our new franchise partners in growing Host & Stay in the west of the country and continuing to help more owners generate more income from their property .”
Owners who come on board with Host & Stay receive an exceptional service that includes maximum listing exposure across 60-plus global channels , editorial photography , revenue optimisation , cleaning and laundry services , end-to-end guest relations , property maintenance and account management .
What really makes Host & Stay stand out above the rest is its monthly rolling contract and 10 per cent commission for owners , which is significantly less than its competitors . Owners can also enjoy unlimited use of their property with no restrictions .
Becoming a Host & Stay franchisee gives you access to a complete business blueprint that will help you build your own portfolio of premium self-catering properties .
Franchisees receive full support from the main brand and internal team , including marketing , operations , back office , banking , accounting , guest and owner relations .
These are just some of the reasons Joel decided to take on the Manchester Host & Stay franchise .
“ Knowing I had the full support of an established company to guide me throughout gave me great confidence ,” he said .
“ Host & Stay has gone from strength-tostrength , with rapid growth in such a short period of time , but during the growth they have never compromised on the quality of their properties , the care guests receive or the support the owners get .
“ I look forward to growing Host & Stay Manchester with the same ethos and I can ’ t wait to see where we are next year .”
Host & Stay has enjoyed continuous and sustained growth since its very beginning in 2018 , when it had nine properties in its portfolio . Today that portfolio stands at more than 700 properties , operating across four regions – North Yorkshire , Northumberland , Manchester and Leicestershire .
Holiday homeowners benefit from a completely hands-free , hassle-free property management service , allowing them to unlock their properties ’ full earning potential .
Host & Stay guests enjoy the best of serviced accommodation , stunning locations , beautiful properties and roundthe-clock guest communication .
Want to become a Host & Stay franchisee ? Visit hostandstay . co . uk / partners / become-a-franchisee / to find out more .
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