Manchester short-term rental market
Stayful score: 88/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 25.3% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 65% occupancy | 17.7 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £38,310/yr | 15.5 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short-let wins by £7,242/yr
| Short-let net income / yr | £19,921 |
| Long-let net income / yr | £12,679 |
| Area long-let rent (PropertyData) | £1,174/mo |
| Break-even occupancy | 40% |
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | £114 | 69.6% | £29,063 | — |
| 2 | 13 | £175 | 63.8% | £39,705 | £133,167–£180,167 |
| 3 | 2 | £232 | 62.0% | £51,115 | — |
| 4 | 1 | £189 | 59.0% | £40,793 | — |
Licensing & regulation
No STR licence requiredNo short-term-let-specific licence or registration currently applies in this area — normal letting rules only.
Heads-up: A national registration scheme (Levelling-Up & Regeneration Act 2023) is legislated but not yet live as of July 2026; a proposed C5 short-let use class has not yet come into force.
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Manchester figures are averages from 21 Stayful analyser samples across the M postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.