We recognise temporary accommodation is just one piece of the wider relocation puzzle.
Yet it is frequently the most time-consuming element to source and manage and often carries the greatest risk of failure.
When a relocation goes smoothly, accommodation is almost invisible. However, when something goes wrong, delayed move-ins, unsuitable properties, maintenance issues, inaccurate listings, or last-minute changes can quickly become highly visible and create unnecessary stress for the assignee and your client.
Short Let Consulting supports relocation managers by acting as an extension of their team, sourcing and managing personally vetted temporary accommodation solutions for professionals, executives and relocating families staying for weeks and months in London and internationally.
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We begin by understanding:
Assignment dates
Budget parameters
Employer policy requirements
Preferred locations
Family and pet requirements
Commuting considerations
Lifestyle preferences
We leverage our extensive network of professionally managed accommodation providers and personally vetted partners to source suitable options.
Rather than presenting endless listings, we provide a focused shortlist of relevant recommendations.
We negotiate rates and terms where appropriate and coordinate:
Availability
Reservation details
Invoicing or prepayment
Move-in dates
Special requirements
Extensions and amendments
Our involvement does not end once the reservation is confirmed.
If circumstances change or issues arise during the stay, we work closely with providers to resolve matters quickly and minimise disruption.
Property is not a perfect product.
Apartments may occasionally experience maintenance issues, operational challenges or unexpected changes.
The difference is not whether problems occur; it is how quickly and effectively they are resolved.
Strong relationships and access to senior decision-makers within operating companies become extremely important when urgent issues arise.
Many relocation companies only require accommodation support on an occasional basis.
As a result, it can be difficult to establish and maintain robust relationships with senior contacts at multiple accommodation providers across different locations and cities.
Without those relationships, response times, flexibility and service standards can sometimes suffer.
Accommodation providers often have different pricing structures, minimum stay requirements and corporate terms.
Companies booking occasionally may not have the purchasing volume required to negotiate favourable rates independently.
Our long-established network allows us to access competitive corporate pricing and identify solutions aligned with both budget and service expectations.
In a post-Airbnb world, accommodation sourcing has become increasingly fragmented.
Listings may be presented by operators, agents, management companies, aggregators and private landlords
Understanding who ultimately controls the inventory and who will be responsible for delivering the service is not always immediately obvious. We help simplify this process by providing access to professionally managed and personally vetted accommodation providers.
"We receive a very high level of service from Ben, he finds solutions and responds quickly to our requests. We would recommend Ben to any company requiring assistance sourcing corporate housing"
Leonia Newman, Country Director UK
CorporateCare Relocation
Whether you require support with a single assignee or an ongoing stream of relocations, Short Let Consulting can act as an extension of your team.
Contact us to discuss your requirements.
"Ben always responds promptly to our serviced apartment enquiries. He also gives helpful suggestions and ideas about areas which might be convenient for clients and which are within the budget given."
Ginny Adams, Company Owner
Relocation Unlimited
"Ben provided a superb service for our clients which was not only professional but he also managed to offer great value from a customer service and financial point of view"
Jennifer Mullucks, Property Finder & Buying agent
Garrington Relocation
"Ben and I have worked in both his current role and his previous company and I have found that when delivering the service and sourcing accommodation he is both affable and extremely responsive which makes him a pleasure to work with"
Julia Clayden, Director