Howson Property Partners
Modern residential property in Northern England prepared for professionally managed short-term letting
Professional Short-Term Let Management Across Northern England

Earn Up to 3x More
From Your Property
Without Managing It Yourself

Howson Property Partners helps landlords explore whether their property could generate stronger income through professionally managed short-term letting. We handle setup, pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination and ongoing operations, while you retain ownership and visibility.

  • Free property income projection
  • No setup or onboarding fee
  • First month management free
Newcastle•Sunderland•Leeds•Manchester•York
A Different Option For Your Property

Could Your Property BeWorking Harder for You?

For many landlords, changes to legislation, rising costs and limited rental growth are making it harder to achieve the returns and control they originally expected. Short-term accommodation may provide another option, but only when the property, location and operating strategy are right.

Howson Property Partners assesses your property, compares its potential against your current or projected AST income and explains the opportunity clearly before you make a decision.

Changing Legislation

Evolving rental legislation, tenant protections and possession requirements can create greater uncertainty for landlords.

Income Under Pressure

Mortgage costs, maintenance and operating expenses may be increasing faster than traditional rent.

Less Time and Control

Tenant issues, maintenance, compliance and administration can make property ownership feel increasingly demanding.

Before recommending a strategy, we review the property, location, likely guest demand and estimated operating costs.

Ownership and Transparency

More Income PotentialWithout Losing Control

We Manage

We Manage

  • Listings and pricing
  • Guest communication
  • Cleaning and linen
  • Guest verification
  • Property access
  • Booking coordination
  • Performance monitoring
  • Operational issues
You Retain

You Retain

  • Full property ownership
  • Visibility of bookings
  • Owner-use availability
  • Performance reporting
  • Approval of major expenditure
  • Clear communication
  • The ability to review the arrangement
  • A structured handback process

Our objective is not to remove the landlord from the picture, but to remove the operational burden. We provide complete transparency and peace of mind, knowing your property is being thoughtfully cared for while giving you the information needed to remain confident and informed.

Traditional AST vs Managed Short-Term Letting

Why It May Be Worthwhile toSwitch to Short-Term Letting

Every property and landlord situation is different. This comparison highlights some of the reasons suitable properties may benefit from a professionally managed short-term letting strategy.

Income Potential
Traditional AST

Fixed monthly rent with limited upside during the tenancy.

Howson Property Partners

Potential to generate up to 2 to 3 times typical AST income, depending on the property, location and demand.

Voids and Arrears
Traditional AST

Potential gaps in rent, arrears and recovery concerns.

Howson Property Partners

Bookings, pricing and availability are actively managed to respond to demand.

Property Condition
Traditional AST

Wear and maintenance issues may build up between inspections.

Howson Property Partners

Cleaning after every stay, regular checks and proactive maintenance coordination.

Owner Flexibility
Traditional AST

The property is normally committed for the agreed tenancy period.

Howson Property Partners

Owners can reserve dates for personal use through the blackout calendar, subject to existing bookings and management terms.

Effort Required
Traditional AST

The landlord or managing agent handles tenants, maintenance and tenancy-related issues.

Howson Property Partners

Guest communication, cleaning, pricing, access and day-to-day operations are professionally coordinated.

Income potential varies according to the property, location, guest demand, seasonality, operating costs and management assumptions. Howson Property Partners will provide an honest and transparent projection before any recommendation is made.

Why Howson

Professional ExperienceApplied to Your Property

Howson Property Partners combines financial awareness, commercial leadership, operational discipline and compliance-focused working. Our approach is built around clear communication, detailed processes and long-term landlord relationships.

Financially Considered

We assess the opportunity through the eyes of a property owner, considering income, operating costs, risk and long-term sustainability rather than focusing only on headline revenue.

Operationally Controlled

Strong systems, organised coordination and defined responsibilities help keep guest operations, cleaning, reporting and property standards under control.

Compliance Focused

Our professional backgrounds have been built in regulated, confidential and process-driven environments where accuracy and accountability matter.

Relationship Led

We believe landlords deserve honest communication, transparent information and a management partner who treats their property as a valuable long-term asset.

Your property remains yours. Our role is to manage the operation professionally, keep you informed and help it perform at its best.

A Clear Path From Assessment to Launch

From Property Assessment toFully Managed Short-Term Let

We guide you through every stage, from reviewing your property's potential to launching and managing it professionally. You remain informed throughout, without taking on the daily workload.

  1. 1

    Request Your Free Projection

    Share your property details and we will prepare an initial income projection, normally within 24 hours.

    Initial potential assessed

  2. 2

    Review the Property

    We assess the location, property type, current rental position, likely demand, and expected operating costs.

    Suitability confirmed

  3. 3

    Agree the Strategy

    We explain the projected performance, management approach, responsibilities, and terms clearly before you proceed.

    Clear plan agreed

  4. 4

    Prepare and Launch

    We coordinate setup, staging guidance, compliance preparation, listings, pricing, and guest systems.

    Suitable properties can be listed within seven days of onboarding.

    Property ready for bookings

  5. 5

    Manage and Optimise

    We manage bookings, guests, cleaning, pricing, and reporting while you retain ownership and visibility.

    Ongoing professional management

No setup commitment and no obligation to proceed.

Full-Service Property Management

Everything Your Property Needs,Managed in One Place

Our service is designed to give landlords a professionally managed operation without the daily workload. We coordinate the complete guest journey while providing clear oversight of property performance.

Warm, modern living room in a professionally presented UK residential property

Listing & Revenue Management

Positioned to perform across the right booking platforms.

  • Professional listing setup
  • Dynamic pricing
  • Calendar accuracy
  • Ongoing optimisation

Guest Management

The full guest journey handled from enquiry to checkout.

  • Guest communication
  • Vetting and verification
  • In-stay support
  • Responsive issue handling

Cleaning, Access & Operations

The operational detail that keeps the property running.

  • Cleaning and linen
  • Post-checkout inspections
  • Secure access setup
  • Day-to-day oversight

Compliance, Reporting & Owner Visibility

Clear oversight so you always know how the property performs.

  • Monthly statements
  • Real-time booking visibility
  • Owner blackout calendar
  • Safety and compliance guidance
A Lower-Risk Way to Get Started

Our Launch Offer forSuitable Properties

We have structured our introductory offer to reduce the upfront cost of testing whether professionally managed short-term accommodation is right for your property.

Launch Offer

Your First Month Managed Free

Month 1£0 management commission
Month 2 onwards15% of accommodation revenue
Above £5,000 / month12%
Above £7,000 / month10%
Setup fee£0
Onboarding fee£0
  • No hidden onboarding charges
  • Property staging consultation included
  • Smart lock or key-safe setup included, subject to property requirements
First 3 Months Performance Promise

Your Property Must Outperform Its AST Benchmark

If we don't beat your agreed AST rental income in any of the first 3 months, starting after your free management period, we'll waive our management fee for that month. Simple as that.

  • Transparent monthly reporting against the agreed AST comparison
  • A lower-risk way to test whether the model suits your property
  • Management fee waived for any of the first 3 months we fall short

Performance will be reported transparently against the agreed AST comparison, so you can clearly see how the property is performing.

Subject to property suitability, agreed operating assumptions, landlord responsibilities and the full management terms.

Meet the Founders

Two Complementary Backgrounds.One Shared Standard.

Howson Property Partners was founded by Rebecca Howe and Kirsty Swanson, combining experience in financial planning, commercial leadership, senior administration, local government, project coordination and compliance-focused working.

Rebecca Howe and Kirsty Swanson, co-founders of Howson Property Partners

We created Howson Property Partners to build greater freedom for our families and something meaningful for our daughters. That personal motivation is reflected in the standards, care and responsibility we bring to every landlord relationship.

Rebecca Howe

Co-Founder · Sales & Growth

Rebecca brings seven years of financial-planning experience, working closely with company directors and building long-term relationships in a highly regulated environment. Her earlier career included leading multi-site, multi-million-pound retail operations, managing large teams, delivering complex projects and driving commercial performance.

At Howson Property Partners, Rebecca leads landlord relationships, business growth and the financial evaluation of each opportunity.

Kirsty Swanson

Co-Founder · Operations & Compliance

Kirsty brings more than 20 years of local-government experience, including extensive time supporting chief executives and managing directors. Her career has required discretion, exceptional organisation, stakeholder management, project monitoring and the ability to manage changing priorities under pressure.

At Howson Property Partners, Kirsty leads operational coordination, property processes and compliance-focused delivery.

Client Experiences

Built on Trust.Proven Through Relationships.

Rebecca's professional career has been built around long-term relationships, trusted advice and putting clients' interests first.

“At first I was quite apprehensive and nervous at making decisions around my company. However, Rebecca has made me feel comfortable and confident and always put my personal decisions first. Support has always been exceptional. I would not hesitate in recommending Rebecca to any future clients.”
Multiple Company DirectorIngleby Arncliffe
“Rebecca is smart, knowledgeable and in my eyes a thoroughly competent advisor. I am more than comfortable with her advice, guidance and support and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to friends and family.”
RogerDarlington
“Rebecca understands what we need and also prioritises what is best for the future of my family and children. Rebecca's support and guidance has given me the confidence to open our full business to take advice from Rebecca and many from the business have done so.”
ChrisMultiple Company Director

These comments relate to Rebecca's professional advisory client relationships and are not short-term letting or property management performance results.

Your Free Property Assessment

Find Out What YourProperty Could Earn

Share a few details about your property and we will review its potential as professionally managed short-term accommodation. There is no setup commitment and no obligation to proceed.

info@howsonpropertypartners.com+44 7356 266815
Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, Manchester and York
  • Free property income projection, normally within 24 hours
  • No setup or onboarding fee
  • First month management free for suitable properties
  • 90-day performance promise against your AST benchmark

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