Why Flexibility is the Future: Business Travel and the Renters’ Rights Bill

The accommodation sector is experiencing a pivotal transformation. Two major trends are converging — heightened tenant protections under the Renters’ Rights Bill and the rapidly evolving expectations of business and leisure travellers. For property operators, understanding and adapting to these changes is essential to staying competitive and profitable.

Navigating the Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces important tenant safeguards such as abolishing ‘no fault’ evictions, strengthening security of tenure, and clarifying grounds for repossession. While these measures bring new requirements for property owners, they also present a timely opportunity: introducing flexible or short-term rental options is a practical way to diversify revenue and adapt to changing market demands. Property operators who evolve their portfolio to include short-term stays benefit from higher income potential, dynamic pricing strategies, and the ability to quickly adjust to seasonal demand—all while remaining compliant with new legislation. Instead of viewing compliance as a hurdle, operators can proactively differentiate their offerings, attract a broader audience, and build resilience in a competitive market.

The Evolution of Business Travel

Corporate travel remains a cornerstone of the accommodation sector, and platforms like TrustedStays continue to support business travellers with professionally managed, accredited homes and apartments. As workplace and travel patterns evolve, hybrid working arrangements and more frequent, flexible trips have transformed guest expectations. Stays are now typically shorter, and there is a growing demand for in-unit amenities such as reliable Wi-Fi, ergonomic workspaces, and noise reduction features. Operators need to prioritise easy booking processes, seamless digital guest journeys, and flexible cancellation policies to meet these evolving requirements. TrustedStays enables property partners to capture year-round corporate demand by offering technology-enabled, business-ready units in preferred locations.

Rise of Bleisure and Hybrid Demand

Leisure travel is rebounding strongly, with guests looking for larger spaces, privacy, and experiential add-ons. Increasingly, the lines between business and leisure are blurred, as ‘bleisure’ travellers extend corporate trips for personal exploration or combine work and pleasure within one stay. This hybrid demand means operators need flexible apartments that work for solo travellers and families alike, complemented by curated local experiences and wellness features, and adaptable booking options suitable for both short and extended stays. Those who recognise and respond to these patterns are expanding their guest base and achieving premium occupancy rates.

Why Flexibility Delivers Value

Residential rental models that combine short- to medium-term corporate and bleisure bookings with long-term tenancies offer a powerful mix for operators. Short-term bookings bring higher average daily rates and capture peak-demand periods, while long-term tenancies deliver steady, predictable income and reduce turnover-related costs. This balanced portfolio results in lower vacancy rates by optimising occupancy year-round. Operators also see benefits from improved guest satisfaction and repeat stays by providing personalised, adaptable accommodation experiences.

How to Future-Proof Your Portfolio

Future-proofing your rental portfolio means diversifying revenue streams through trusted corporate bookings with TrustedStays. Our platform connects property owners directly with qualified business and bleisure travellers seeking flexible short-term stays, supplementing income from traditional long-term tenants. By partnering with TrustedStays, operators gain reliable, year-round corporate demand that helps stabilise revenues and mitigate risk from changing regulations and travel patterns. This strategic diversification through TrustedStays creates new growth opportunities, strengthens resilience, and positions portfolios for ongoing success in a dynamic market.