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Old Trafford is two global sporting addresses in one postcode, with Manchester United's stadium and Lancashire's county cricket ground facing the same stretch of tramline. Visitors travel from across the UK and abroad for matches, tours and events, and they often book far ahead. Key Let Management helps Old Trafford landlords capture that demand with a calendar built around fixtures rather than guesswork.
This is not just a matchday market. The stadium museum and tour, summer cricket, concerts and wider events spread demand across the year, and the tram links to Salford Quays and the Trafford Centre bring leisure guests too. Old Trafford includes M16, one of the Manchester postcodes where we are busiest, so we follow local pricing and fixtures closely.
REALISTIC INCOME FIGURES, NOT MARKETING CLAIMS
These estimates are based on managed property performance in active locations. We provide a bespoke projection for your specific property before we begin.
Fixture and event lists are published months ahead, and sensible hosts price for them before visitors search. Getting your property positioned early is the single biggest lever on income here.
PROPERTY TYPE
MONTHLY GROSS
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
Management Fee Structure
TRANSPARENT PRICING.
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.
12-MONTH AGREEMENT
14%
Landlords wanting maximum income over the full year
12-month commitment
6-MONTH AGREEMENT
18%
Landlords wanting flexibility after an initial committed period
6-month commitment
ROLLING MONTHLY
22%
Landlords wanting full flexibility with no fixed term
30 days notice to exit
All fees are calculated as a percentage of gross rental income and are deducted from your monthly payout. There are no setup fees no photography charges and no hidden extras. VAT is applicable on the management fee. The 12-month agreement delivers the lowest fee and the strongest annual income position. Rolling monthly is available for landlords who need flexibility at a higher fee to reflect the reduced planning horizon.
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Old Trafford is a Trafford neighbourhood about three miles from Manchester city centre, home to Manchester United's famous football stadium and to Emirates Old Trafford, the headquarters of Lancashire County Cricket Club and a regular venue for international matches and occasional concerts. A tram stop sits directly beside the cricket ground, and the Trafford Park line links the area with the Imperial War Museum North, MediaCityUK and the Trafford Centre. Visitors come for matches, stadium tours, the club museum and summer cricket, giving the district a steady event-led calendar.
Market Context
WHAT DRIVES DEMAND IN OLD TRAFFORD
Stadium Tours and Museum
Visitors travelling to tour the stadium and museum often add a night or two, particularly families and overseas fans.
Lancashire County Cricket Club
County and international cricket fill the summer, with longer matches creating multi-night bookings.
Concerts and Events
Occasional concerts and large events at the cricket ground create one-off surges in demand.
Trafford Park Tram Line
Direct trams link Old Trafford with Salford Quays, the Imperial War Museum North and the Trafford Centre.
EVERYTHING HANDLED.
NOTHING LEFT TO YOU.
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MULTI- PLATFORM LISTINGS
Your property listed and optimised across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and additional short-let platforms. One calendar, no double bookings, maximum visibility.
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
High-quality photography that positions your property at the top of search results and converts browsers into confirmed bookings.
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HOUSEKEEPING AND LINEN
Professional changeover cleaning after every stay, linen laundered and restocked to a hotel standard. Your property is always guest-ready.
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COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY
Gas safety, electrical checks, fire risk, and local short-let licensing requirements monitored and managed on your behalf.
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DYNAMIC PRICING
Nightly rates adjusted in response to local demand, competitor performance, and upcoming events. Pricing is reviewed continuously, not set and forgotten.
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FULL GUEST MANAGEMENT
Every guest interaction handled from enquiry to checkout: messaging, booking confirmation, check-in coordination, problem resolution, and review management.
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MAINTENANCE COORDINATION
Routine issues logged, triaged, and resolved through our trusted contractor network. You are updated, not chased.
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OWNER REPORTING
Monthly income statements with occupancy data, revenue breakdown, and platform performance. You always know how your property is performing.
What We Do For You
Process
FROM ENQUIRY TO FIRST PAYOUT in 30 DAYS
Today
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
Request your free income estimate. We assess your property, review the local short-let market, and provide a realistic monthly income projection within 24 hours.
Day 7
GO LIVE
Professional photography completed, listing written and optimised, dynamic pricing activated. Your property is live across all platforms within one week of onboarding.
Month 1
FIRST PAYOUT
Your first net income payment arrives at the following 10th of the month once live. From this point your property operates fully hands-free, with monthly statements and ongoing optimisation
Why Key Let Management
WHAT SETS US APART
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Greater Manchester Specialists: We know this market in detail. Our pricing and positioning reflect the specific demand patterns of each borough, not a generic national model.
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Mixed-Guest Demand: Our properties serve leisure guests, contractors, corporate visitors, and NHS professionals. This broader demand base increases occupancy year-round, not just at weekends.
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Transparent Pricing: Our management fee is agreed upfront with no hidden extras. Income statements are fully itemised every month.
OUR COMMITMENTS
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Local Response Times: Our team is Greater Manchester-based. Maintenance issues, guest emergencies, and property queries are handled locally, not routed through a national call centre.
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Property Redress Scheme Member: Key Let Management operates within the Property Redress Scheme and in full compliance with ICO regulations, giving landlords legal confidence.
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Review Performance: Our properties consistently achieve strong ratings across Airbnb and Booking.com, which directly improves search ranking and booking conversion.
PROPERTY TYPES WE MANAGE
City and Town Centre Apartments
Single apartments in central locations: the highest-demand property type for short-let. Ideal for both leisure and professional guests.
Houses and Larger Homes
Three and four-bedroom houses are in strong demand for contractor teams, relocating families, and group leisure stays.
New-Build and Investment Properties
Investor properties managed from day one. We work with developers and buy-to-let investors to launch listings professionally from the outset.
Multi-Unit Portfolios
Landlords with multiple properties in one location benefit from coordinated management, shared housekeeping logistics, and consolidated reporting.
What Landlords Say
TRUSTED BY LANDLORDS
Key Let Management transformed the performance of my Manchester apartment. I had been self-managing for two years and the difference in monthly income and review quality was immediate."
Landlord, Manchester city centre
The income estimate they provided was accurate and the onboarding was fast. I was live and earning within the first week."
Landlord, Trafford
What I valued most was the local knowledge. They understood exactly what type of guests my Stockport property would attract and priced it accordingly."
Landlord, Stockport
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How far ahead do Old Trafford guests book?
Many book weeks or months ahead once fixtures are announced, especially international visitors. We open the calendar early and adjust rates upward as demand builds, instead of waiting for the final days.
Does the stadium matter when no match is on?
Yes. Stadium tours and the club museum attract visitors throughout the year, and summer cricket and events fill other gaps. Between big dates, the tram links to Salford Quays and the Trafford Centre support leisure stays.
Are Old Trafford addresses within your core Manchester area?
Yes. M16 is among the postcodes where we are most active, so we follow competing listings and event pricing closely. Each property is still assessed on its own merits before we recommend a plan.
What happens to my property on busy matchdays?
Check-ins and check-outs are timed around the traffic, parking and house rules are explained clearly and our team stays reachable throughout. Changeovers are scheduled so the property is ready for the next arrival.
Is Old Trafford suitable for families?
Very much so. Stadium tours and the museum appeal to families, and the Trafford Park tram line reaches the Imperial War Museum North and the Trafford Centre. Homes with several bedrooms and clear parking details usually perform best.
