Host & Stay has rapidly grown to manage over 1,000 properties, backed by Growth Partner's investment to accelerate its strategic expansion through M&A in the thriving UK staycation market.

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Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Dale Smith, Host & Stay (H&S) has developed an innovative and fully integrated model designed to enhance rental yields for property owners while delivering a superior level of service. The company has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from a small portfolio of nine properties to managing over 1,000 in just five years. This impressive rate of growth surpasses that of competitors within the same timeframe.

As the UK’s staycation market, valued at £2.5bn, continues to flourish, H&S is strategically positioned to cater to property owners nationwide. The company aims to establish itself as the leading agency in end-to-end holiday-let and short-term rental management throughout the UK.

Industry Overview in the UK

The UK has seen a significant surge in the staycation trend, driven by a combination of economic factors and changing consumer preferences. With travel restrictions and fluctuating int