Sarah Launches Pass the Keys’ Franchise in Chester
Sarah Cadwaladr is no stranger to working with reputable brands. She spent years building her career at major household names such as Selfridges, Chester Racecourse and Manchester United, and now she’s chosen Pass the Keys as the place to begin her next chapter. Just one week into launching her franchise in Chester, Sarah shares what […]
How Do I Start a Property Management Business in the UK?
Property management is an attractive route into business ownership because it offers something many people want: recurring revenue, the ability to scale, and a service that tends to remain in demand. But the reality of starting a successful property management business in the UK isn’t just about adding a few properties to your books and […]
How Alex Reached a Short Let NBV of £660k at 27 Years Old
For any young, budding entrepreneurs seeking a real-world example of someone who has built a thriving franchise from the ground up, look no further than Alexander Jones’ success story. Alex launched his Pass the Keys franchise in North Manchester at the age of just 24. Now aged 27, he’s still the youngest Franchise Partner in […]
7 Reasons Why Hosts Make the Perfect Franchisees
If you’ve ever managed your own short-let property, you’ll know this: hosting isn’t just about handing over keys. It’s about creating experiences, solving problems quickly, managing moving parts behind the scenes, and keeping standards consistently high. That’s exactly why hosts make exceptional franchise partners in the short-let management space. As the UK’s Leading short-let and […]
Pass the Keys Announces Franchise Discovery Evening in Birmingham
If you’re looking for a serious business you can scale, Pass the Keys’ Franchise Discovery Evening is for you. The event is designed to help you get clear on the franchise opportunity: how our franchise programme works, what it takes to run a high-quality short-let management business, and whether you can see yourself leading a […]
The landlord value proposition: How Pass the Keys helps franchisees win and retain high-quality clients
When it comes to short-let property management, your business isn’t built on simply gaining the most amount of listings – it’s about developing trusted relationships with landlords. As the market continues to expand, landlords are more commercially aware than ever. They know the many upsides short-lets present to them, but they also understand the operational […]
What makes a great Pass the Keys franchisee? The skills and mindset you need to thrive with us
The Pass the Keys franchise opportunity attracts a certain type of person. Not because you need to have a professional background in property or hospitality – you don’t – but because this is a high-growth, commercially led, people-first business. Therefore the individuals who succeed with us tend to be ambitious, decisive, and highly motivated to […]
Why ranking in the HSBC Elite Franchise EF100 matters – and what it says about the Pass the Keys opportunity
Given the sheer size and variety of the UK’s franchise sector, it can be hard for ambitious entrepreneurs to identify the brands that truly stand out. That’s where the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 comes into its own. Widely regarded as the definitive annual league table celebrating the strongest brands in UK franchising, the EF100 […]
Why Pass the Keys Is 2026’s Most Exciting Property Management Franchise Opportunity
If you’re an ambitious professional looking for a serious business you can scale – and not just a side hustle – 2026 is the year to make that decision. As the UK’s short-let and serviced accommodation sector continues to evolve at a rapid pace, so too do the expectations of landlords and guests. And it’s […]
How Natalia Joined Pass the Keys £1m NBV Club
Natalia Soler, owner of Pass the Keys (PTK) in Glasgow, is not only one of the most successful franchise partners in the network but also one of the most inspirational. Over the past two years, she’s overcome unprecedented challenges both in her personal and professional life with remarkable resilience and determination. With the backing of […]