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UK: Teeside-based short-term rental property management company Host & Stay has strengthened its UK portfolio with the acquisitions of Guest Homes and Hartland Property Management.
The move adds more than 400 properties to the company’s expanding portfolio when combined with prior acquisitions in Norfolk and Brighton earlier in the quarter. It takes Host & Stay’s portfolio to over 1,500 properties under management nationwide.
Worcester-based Guest Homes currently manages a portfolio of 140 properties in popular UK holiday destinations. Its services cover everything from guest communication to property maintenance, helping homeowners maximise their holiday let income with minimal effort.
Joshua Guest, founder of Guest Homes, said: “We are delighted to be joining forces with Host & Stay. Our commitment to providing seamless holiday let management perfectly aligns with Host & Stay’s values, and together, we can offer our property owners and guests an even higher level of service.
“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Guest Homes,” he added.
Milton Keynes-based Hartland Property Management operates a portfolio of more than 40 properties, while offering a wide range of holiday let management solutions tailored to landlords for short-term rentals.
Ashley Stephens, managing director of Hartland Property, said: “Joining Host & Stay allows us to take our business to the next level. Their innovative strategy, team and nationwide reach will enable us to offer our clients enhanced services, while still maintaining the personal touch that Hartland Property Management is known for.
“We’re excited about the future and the opportunities this acquisition brings for both our clients and guests,” added Stephens.
Dale Smith, managing director of Host & Stay, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome both Guest Homes and Hartland Property Management into the Host & Stay family. These businesses have built fantastic reputations for delivering high-quality holiday let management services in their respective regions.
“The acquisition of Guest Homes, with its fantastic reputation and diverse range of holiday lets, and Hartland Property Management, with its broad short term rental expertise, supports our ongoing goal of offering a full-service, nationwide solution to property owners,” he added.
The two acquisitions form part of Host & Stay’s strategic growth plan to become the UK’s leading short-term rental operator. The company is continuing to strengthen its presence in key domestic holiday destinations, having previously purchased Host So Simple [Liverpool], Blue Fox Rentals [Canterbury], Norfolk Holiday Properties [Norfolk] and Airhost for You [Brighton].
Last month, Host & Stay announced that it had received £10.5 million in investment from consumer-specialist investment firm Growth Partner. At the time, the company announced that the funding would be allocated to supporting its ongoing buy-and-build strategy.
Since is founding in 2018, the operator has grown from nine to more than 1,000 properties.
Smith continued: “We are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for both property owners and guests. With Guest Homes and Hartland Property Management now part of our group, we will be able to offer even more value, both in terms of local knowledge and high-quality service.
“Our goal remains the same—to make short-term letting simple, profitable, and stress-free for property owners while ensuring guests have a memorable stay,” he added.
