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Serviced accommodation management in Leeds, York, Harrogate & Knaresborough
More potential from your property.None of the day-to-day management.
We manage the bookings, pricing, guests and day-to-day operation of your serviced accommodation, while you receive clear monthly payments and performance reporting.
Limited Founding Partner spaces — management from 14%
Free property review. Personally assessed. No obligation.
14%
Founding Partner rate
Limited launch spaces
Hands-off operation
From listing launch to monthly reporting.
Local market focus
Tailored to the property and its location.
Clear pricing
Management from 14%, with no VAT currently charged.
Why choose us
A more considered way to manage serviced accommodation
The right management approach should do more than keep a listing live. It should remove the operational burden, respond to local demand and give you a clear view of how the property is performing.
Hands-off management
From listings and pricing to guest communication, cleaning schedules, routine maintenance coordination and reviews, we manage the day-to-day operating system around your property.
Local market knowledge
A city-centre apartment in Leeds should not be positioned in the same way as a family property near York or a longer-stay opportunity in Harrogate. We assess the property, its location and the guests it is most likely to suit.
Founding Partner pricing
Suitable properties accepted during our launch period can secure management from 14%, with the agreed founding rate retained while the property remains continuously under our management.
What is included
Complete day-to-day management
We manage the systems, suppliers and guest journey required to operate the property consistently.
You remain responsible for the property's ownership costs, utilities, furnishings, setup expenditure and major repairs. We make the operational work simpler by coordinating activity, maintaining standards and presenting costs clearly.
- Listing creation and optimisation
- Pricing and calendar management
- Guest communication and support
- Booking coordination across suitable platforms
- Cleaning and linen coordination
- Routine maintenance coordination
- Review and reputation management
- Monthly owner payments and statements
- Monthly performance reporting
- Ongoing property improvement recommendations
Tailored guest strategy
The right guests for the right property
We do not assume that every property should attract the same type of booking. The location, layout and practical strengths of the property shape how it is positioned.
That may mean a blend of leisure and business stays, or a greater emphasis on suitable longer stays from contractors, corporate guests and relocating professionals. The aim is a more considered booking strategy, fewer avoidable gaps and a guest profile that fits the property.
How it works
From property review to ongoing management
- 01
Property assessment
Tell us the postcode, property type and number of bedrooms. We review the property's serviced accommodation potential and likely demand.
- 02
Tailored proposal
We discuss the opportunity with you and provide a clear proposal covering the management approach, fee and likely setup requirements.
- 03
Property preparation
Where required, we can coordinate furnishing, guest-ready essentials, presentation, photography and launch preparation through a separately quoted setup service.
- 04
Listing and launch
We create and optimise the listings, establish the pricing and calendar strategy, and prepare the guest journey before going live.
- 05
Ongoing management
We coordinate bookings, guests, cleaning, routine maintenance, reviews, monthly owner payments and performance reporting.
Pricing
Clear pricing from the start
- No VAT is currently charged.
- Three-month initial term.
- Rolling agreement with 30 days' notice after the initial term.
- Optional Property Setup & Launch priced following assessment.
- Tailored portfolio pricing may be available for multiple suitable properties.
Launch offer
Founding Partner
Full Management
from14%
Calculated on the net accommodation revenue paid by the booking platform.
Three-month initial term
30 days' rolling notice after
No VAT currently charged
Founding rate retained
Locations
Focused on four connected local markets
We manage suitable properties across Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough. Our local focus allows each property strategy to respond to its setting rather than relying on a single national template.
A note from the founder
A personal standard of management
Mark Lewis Property was created from a belief that memorable stays are shaped by the details: a clear arrival, a well-prepared space, responsive communication and a property that feels considered from booking to departure.
We bring that same attention to the owner experience. Our aim is to make serviced accommodation feel organised, transparent and genuinely hands-off, while treating every property as an individual operation rather than another listing in a large portfolio.
Joshua Shaw
Founder, Mark Lewis Property
Insights
Practical guidance for property owners
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How to Know Whether Your Property Is Suitable for Serviced Accommodation
The practical signals we look for when assessing a property.
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What Property Owners Should Expect from a Serviced Accommodation Management Company
The service standard, reporting and communication owners should look for.
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FAQ
Answers to common questions
If your question isn't here, we're happy to talk it through in a short call or on WhatsApp.
- No. Serviced accommodation suits properties in the right locations with the right layout, presentation and permissions. Some homes deliver stronger results under traditional letting or a longer-stay strategy. We assess each property before recommending an approach.
- Listing creation and optimisation, pricing and calendar management, guest communication, booking coordination, cleaning and linen coordination, routine maintenance coordination, review management, monthly owner payments and monthly performance reporting.
- The fee is calculated as a percentage of the net accommodation revenue paid by the booking platform after platform commission. It does not apply to guest cleaning fees, refundable deposits, damage reimbursements, pass-through taxes or amounts that were cancelled and never paid.
- MARK LEWIS INVESTMENTS LTD is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is charged on the management fee at launch. If the company becomes VAT registered in future, VAT may be added from the applicable registration date in accordance with the management agreement and UK tax law.
- Full Management has a three-month initial term, then continues on a rolling basis with 30 days' notice from either side. Guaranteed Rent terms are agreed individually with the owner.
- Ownership costs, utilities, furnishings, setup expenditure and major repairs remain the owner's responsibility. Third-party costs such as guest cleans and consumables are handled separately from the management fee and shown clearly on your monthly statement.
- We aim to send owner payments and a supporting statement by the seventh working day of the following month. Timing may vary if a booking platform has not yet released funds; the management agreement controls the full terms.
- No. Under Full Management, income depends on demand, seasonality and the property itself. Guaranteed Rent, where offered, is a separate arrangement for selected properties only.
- Leeds, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough. Our focus on these four connected local markets allows us to tailor the strategy for each property.
See what your property could earn
Share a few details and we will review the property's serviced accommodation potential, likely guest demand and suitable management approach.
Free and without obligation. Contact details are requested at the end.