Airbnb and Short-let management in Chichester
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Airbnb and Short-let management in Chichester
Hassle-free short-let management that optimises your rental income.
Why let Pass the Keys manage your holiday home?
Short Letting made easy!
Complete management
We make holiday letting hassle-free by managing guest communication, check-in, cleaning, laundry and more.
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Maximum occupancy
We use a proprietary dynamic pricing strategy to maximise your income by filling any open dates or late cancellations.
Guest screening
We thoroughly vet guests prior to accepting bookings to ensure the security of your holiday home.
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24/7 Guest support
Our dedicated guest support team is available 24/7 to deal with any urgent guest queries.
Listing Management
Professional photos, up-to-the-minute pricing, and your listing advertised on 20 different platforms including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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We put our fee on the line. You only pay when we deliver.
If an eligible Airbnb stay receives a guest review below 4 stars, or a Booking.com review below 7, Pass the Keys waives its management fee for that booking — no gimmicks, just accountability.
- Fee waived on any booking that falls below our review threshold
- Every low review triggers a full quality audit and corrective action
- The only short-let manager that puts its own fee at risk
Local holiday letting expertise, national know-how
Meet Tom and Clare Sherlock
Hi, we’re Tom and Clare Sherlock, Owners of Pass the Keys® Chichester. We were both born in Chichester and have lived here all our lives. For many years we ran an independent hotel in Chichester and managed self-catering holiday apartments, also setting up and running restaurants and cafes across the city. We have extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry in Chichester and Portsmouth and are thrilled to now be able to share that knowledge and help others to achieve their property’s full potential.
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We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.
What Airbnb management services does Pass the Keys provide?
We can provide you with a number of services in relation to your property, including the following (all services to be confirmed by local account manager):
Access our magic host portal
Book personal stays in your holiday home through our calendar by blocking the dates. Here, you can see upcoming guest bookings at a glance.
View the service log to see photos uploaded by the cleaner after each changeover.
Read the wonderful reviews your guests leave for your holiday let property. See each one as it comes in and your average rating.
Track the rental income for your holiday home for any given month and monitor occupancy rates and average daily rates.
Holiday letting agents in Chichester and Portsmouth
Beautiful Chichester on the South Coast is the perfect getaway for those seeking an escape from bustling city life. Perfectly located just two hours from London, it’s no wonder that it attracts high numbers of tourists every year. This makes the Chichester area a great destination to rent out your property on sites like Airbnb and Booking.com.
The beautiful district of Chichester lies right between Brighton and Portsmouth and provides visitors with a peaceful yet fun-filled getaway. Culture vultures will love the Roman city itself, from the Chichester Festival Theatre to the variety of art galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants. Nature lovers can explore the famous Witterings beaches, the beautiful Chichester Harbour with its small villages and the South Downs National Park. World-famous motor racing and horse racing events at Goodwood add to the charm of this vibrant and scenic region on the South Coast. Short-term holiday letting is flourishing in this area, so why not have your property managed by a certified Airbnb cohost in Chichester today.
The demand for holiday cottages in Chichester is constant. With its proximity to Portsmouth and Brighton, it’s no wonder homeowners and landlords are turning to short letting their property in this beautiful region. Coastal or country properties or those in the centre of the town of Chichester itself are particularly attractive. Of course, those properties in premium locations such as Bosham, Itchenor and The Witterings will attract the highest demand when Airbnb hosting.
Pass The Keys Chichester are a locally based holiday cottage company that knows the area inside and out. We optimise your listing with professional photos as well as advertise the property on popular short-let sites such as Airbnb and Booking.com. Our dynamic pricing software will ensure you get the optimum nightly rate for your property. We will manage the entire booking process from enquiries to guest screening, cleaning, check-in, check-out etc and provide 24-hour guest support throughout the process. In short, we are the UK’s only holiday let company that removes all the hassle of holiday let management, allowing you to benefit from the booming short-let market.
We are Chichester and Portsmouth's leading holiday letting agents
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Chichester Airbnb Management FAQs
Your Chichester holiday let management questions, answered
Pass the Keys Chichester Airbnb management fees start from 20% + VAT of Net Booking Value, with the exact rate set by the property, location and service model (a one-off onboarding fee may also apply). Properties positioned for Goodwood's Festival of Speed, Revival and race weeks are quoted with that peak-event earning potential in mind.
We build Goodwood's Festival of Speed, Revival and racing calendar into pricing around Chichester well in advance, since demand and achievable rates rise sharply during these events.
Yes — we manage harbourside, coastal and city properties across both Chichester and Portsmouth, tailoring pricing to each area's events and tourism calendar.