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Stretford sits at the centre of one of the busiest fixture calendars in English sport. Manchester United play at Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club and international fixtures fill Emirates Old Trafford through the summer, and visiting supporters need beds close to the action. Key Let Management takes charge of the whole Stretford operation, so landlords benefit from the fixtures without working the match-day shifts themselves.
Matchday demand is intense but uneven, and it rewards landlords who price early, set sensible minimum stays around fixtures and keep turnarounds sharp. Between events, Stretford draws contractors working in nearby Trafford Park and guests travelling along the Metrolink corridor. We build the calendar around both, so one big weekend does not have to carry the whole year.
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 lists are published months ahead, which means the best Stretford rates are set well before supporters start searching. Getting your property priced for the next run of home matches and cricket dates starts with a free estimate.
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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Stretford is a town in Trafford a short tram ride from Manchester city centre, and its north-eastern tip includes Old Trafford, home to Manchester United's football stadium and to Lancashire County Cricket Club at Emirates Old Trafford. Metrolink stops at Stretford and Old Trafford tie the town into the city centre, and Trafford Park, often described as the world's first planned industrial estate, supplies steady weekday demand from contractors and business visitors. Stretford Mall and Longford Park add everyday amenities, while the Trafford Centre and Manchester Airport are within easy reach by road. The mix combines big-event surges with dependable midweek bookings.
Market Context
WHAT DRIVES DEMAND IN STRETFORD
Manchester United Matchdays
Home fixtures bring supporters from across the UK and overseas, many booking weeks ahead for apartments and houses near the stadium.
Emirates Old Trafford
County cricket, England internationals and summer events fill the calendar, with longer matches producing multi-night stays.
Trafford Park Employers
A large industrial and business district nearby sends contractors, suppliers and visiting staff looking for furnished weekday stays.
Metrolink and Retail
Tram stops at Stretford and Old Trafford, plus Stretford Mall and the nearby Trafford Centre, give guests car-free access to shopping and the city.
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 do you price my Stretford property for match days?
Fixture dates are loaded into the calendar well ahead, nightly rates rise as demand builds, and minimum stays can be set to avoid awkward gaps either side of a match. Pricing is reviewed continuously, so rates respond to what is actually booking.
Is Stretford only busy on match days?
No. Football and cricket create the peaks, but Trafford Park contractors, Trafford Centre visitors and city-break guests keep midweek and non-fixture weekends active. We balance the calendar so the property never relies on a single source of bookings.
What should I know about supporter groups and house rules?
Supporter groups often arrive and leave to a tight schedule, so we agree house rules on noise, parking and occupancy in advance and confirm group sizes before check-in. Our team handles arrival, problems and departure, which protects both your property and your neighbours.
Can you manage a Stretford property with limited parking?
Often, yes, provided the listing is honest. Tram access suits many guests, and we describe parking, permit rules and nearby options clearly so nobody books on a false assumption. We cover this in the free assessment.
Do you cover Stretford (M32) and the Old Trafford area (M16)?
Stretford M32 sits just outside our busiest Manchester postcodes, while the Old Trafford side, M16, falls within them. Each address is reviewed individually, looking at the street, parking, layout and likely demand, and we proceed only where we are confident of results.
