Corporate Housing UK
Fully furnished apartments for business travellers, project teams and secondment staff
Overnightly provides corporate housing across the UK for companies placing employees on temporary assignments. Monthly billing, no individual expense claims, and accommodation that actually works for people living and working in it.
What Is Corporate Housing?
Corporate housing is fully furnished, serviced accommodation booked by a company for employees on temporary assignments. Unlike a hotel, corporate housing gives your people a proper home environment, full kitchen, living space, laundry facilities, on flexible terms that match your business needs.
Also called corporate apartments, serviced apartments for business, or extended business stay accommodation, the term refers to the same product: a furnished property, professionally managed, billed directly to the company on a monthly basis.
For employees on secondments of 1 month or longer, corporate housing is significantly better for welfare and productivity than hotels, and typically 30–50% cheaper on a total-cost basis once you factor in subsistence savings from kitchen facilities.
Corporate housing is ideal for:
Corporate Housing vs Business Hotels
| Factor | Corporate Housing | Business Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (1 month, 1 person) | £1,100–£2,000/month | £2,100–£4,500/month |
| Kitchen facilities | Full kitchen included | None (room service or eat out) |
| Living space | Separate living area | One room |
| Laundry | In-unit or on-site | Hotel laundry service (expensive) |
| Booking flexibility | Monthly rolling, easy extension | Nightly, repriced each night |
| Company billing | One monthly invoice | Multiple individual folios |
| Parking | Included at most locations | Often charged at £15–25/day |
What's Included in Corporate Housing
Fully Furnished
- Bedroom with quality bed and storage
- Living area with sofa and TV
- Desk and workspace
- All cutlery, crockery and cookware
All Bills Included
- Gas, electricity and water
- High-speed broadband
- Council tax (stays under 6 months)
- TV licence where applicable
Services Included
- Weekly cleaning service
- Fresh linen and towel change
- Out-of-hours maintenance support
- Named account manager
Simple Billing
- Single monthly invoice
- Company name on agreement
- Itemised by property
- VAT invoice for reclaim
Corporate Housing Rates by UK City
Monthly corporate housing rates vary by city, property type, and team size. Below are typical all-inclusive rates for a single-occupancy 1-bedroom corporate apartment, covering all bills, broadband, cleaning and company billing.
| City | 1-Bed Monthly Rate | 2-Bed Monthly Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (Zone 2–3) | £2,200–£3,200 | £3,200–£5,000 | Highest demand; book 4+ weeks ahead |
| Manchester | £1,400–£2,100 | £2,000–£3,000 | Strong supply near MediaCityUK & city centre |
| Birmingham | £1,200–£1,900 | £1,800–£2,700 | HS2 corridor, high contractor demand |
| Leeds | £1,100–£1,700 | £1,600–£2,400 | Good availability, fast turnaround |
| Edinburgh | £1,400–£2,200 | £2,000–£3,200 | Seasonal peaks; book early in summer |
| Bristol | £1,300–£2,000 | £1,900–£2,900 | Growing tech and energy sector demand |
| Glasgow | £1,100–£1,600 | £1,600–£2,300 | Major infrastructure projects nearby |
| Newcastle | £950–£1,450 | £1,400–£2,100 | Strong value vs southern cities |
| Sheffield | £900–£1,400 | £1,350–£2,000 | Rail and manufacturing base |
| Nottingham | £900–£1,350 | £1,300–£1,950 | Healthcare and construction demand |
| Doncaster | £800–£1,200 | £1,200–£1,800 | Logistics and energy project corridor |
| Aberdeen | £1,000–£1,600 | £1,500–£2,400 | Energy sector; North Sea support base |
Rates are all-inclusive (gas, electricity, water, broadband, weekly cleaning). VAT invoice provided for reclaim. Minimum stay: 7 nights; monthly rates from 28 nights.
For teams of 5 or more, volume pricing typically reduces the per-person monthly rate by 10–20%. based on your specific headcount and locations.
Corporate Housing for International Companies
Many of our corporate housing clients are international businesses placing teams in the UK on project assignments. We regularly work with European, US, and Middle Eastern companies who need a reliable UK accommodation partner without having to navigate the letting market from overseas.
Common requirements we handle for international clients:
- UK company billing entity, no need to set up individual tenancies
- HMRC-compliant invoicing with full VAT detail
- Properties with dedicated workspace and fast broadband
- Airport proximity options for frequent travel
- Multi-city UK placements on a single master agreement
- Onboarding packs with local transport, utilities, and service info
- Flexible early exit terms for assignment changes
How UK Corporate Housing Tax Works
For employees temporarily working away from their permanent residence, corporate housing booked and paid by the employer is generally a tax-exempt benefit, it is not treated as a taxable benefit in kind under HMRC rules for temporary workplaces.
The qualifying conditions are:
- The employee's work at that location is expected to last less than 24 months
- The accommodation is for work purposes, not personal preference
- The employee has a permanent home address elsewhere
- The employer books and pays for the accommodation directly
This is general guidance only, consult your tax adviser for your specific situation.
VAT on Corporate Housing
Overnightly provides full VAT invoices for all corporate accommodation bookings. For VAT-registered businesses, input VAT on staff accommodation is generally reclaimable where the accommodation is for business purposes. We issue invoices with full GST/VAT breakdowns suitable for your accounts team.
Corporate Housing FAQ
Corporate housing is fully furnished, serviced accommodation booked by a company for employees on temporary assignments. All bills, broadband, and cleaning are included in one monthly rate, billed directly to the company. Also called corporate apartments, extended business stay accommodation, or serviced apartments for business.
Corporate housing is fully furnished and serviced, you arrive with nothing and find everything you need. Regular rentals are unfurnished, require a 6-12 month tenancy, and don't include bills or cleaning. Corporate housing is designed for professional temporary stays with flexible terms matched to assignment duration.
Yes. Overnightly handles individual placements and teams of 100+. All properties are managed under one company agreement with a single consolidated monthly invoice for the accounts department.
Most properties are available from 7 nights. Monthly rates (offering 20–30% savings on nightly rates) apply from 28 nights. For assignments of 1 month or longer, corporate housing is almost always more cost-effective than hotels.
Yes. Accommodation booked by a company for employees temporarily working away from their permanent workplace is a legitimate business expense for corporation tax purposes. If the company is VAT-registered, the input VAT on accommodation costs is also generally reclaimable. Consult your accountant for your specific situation.
Overnightly provides corporate apartments in 175+ UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, Cardiff, and many more. We source properties near your specific project site or office location, not just in city centres.
Standard turnaround is one working day from enquiry to shortlist. For urgent requirements, we have arranged corporate accommodation and had keys in hand within hours. If you know your dates in advance, booking 2-4 weeks ahead gives the widest choice of properties.
Yes. We frequently arrange corporate housing for international employees relocating to the UK for project assignments. We handle all the details that overseas employees find difficult, broadband setup, UK TV, local orientation information, and everything is billed to the UK company entity.
We build flexibility into our corporate agreements. Extensions are usually confirmed within 24 hours. Reductions or early departures are handled case-by-case, but we aim to be practical, we know projects change scope. Your account manager will talk you through options without penalty where possible.
How Corporate Housing Works
From first enquiry to your team moving in. No estate agent fees. No sourcing charges.
Share your requirements
Tell us how many people need housing, which city or project site, start date, and expected duration. We also ask about parking needs, shift patterns, and whether you need single or shared rooms.
Receive a shortlist
Within one working day, we send you a shortlist of corporate apartments and houses near your site. Each option shows photos, room layout, distance from site, and all-inclusive pricing. No hidden fees.
We manage everything
Once your team moves in, we remain your single point of contact. Need to extend the stay? Add another room? Reduce capacity? One call handles it. Monthly invoice in your company name.
Corporate Housing by Industry
We provide corporate rental services to companies across multiple sectors. Each industry has different requirements and we tailor our service accordingly.
Construction
Corporate apartments for project managers, site engineers, and construction teams on multi-month builds.
Rail and Transport
Corporate housing near rail depots and stations for signalling, track, and electrification teams.
Energy and Utilities
Accommodation for power station, wind farm, and network infrastructure project crews.
Healthcare
Corporate housing for NHS agency staff, locum doctors, and healthcare construction teams.
Events and Production
Short-term corporate apartments for event build crews, AV teams, and production staff.
All Industries
View all the sectors we serve and how we tailor corporate housing for each.
Corporate Accommodation in Practice
Every company's requirements are different. Here's how corporate rental services work for typical scenarios we handle every week.
Construction firm housing 25 engineers in Manchester
A Tier 1 contractor needed corporate apartments for 25 site engineers on a 14-month infrastructure project near Manchester Piccadilly. We sourced a mix of 2-bed and 3-bed apartments within 15 minutes of the site, all on one company agreement. Monthly cost: roughly 40% less than the Holiday Inn Express they'd been using, with full kitchens reducing subsistence claims by another £350 per person per month.
Consulting firm rotating staff through London quarterly
A Big Four firm needed ongoing corporate accommodation in London for teams rotating every 3 months. We set up a standing arrangement for 8 apartments in Zone 2, each sleeping 2. No re-sourcing each quarter, consistent quality, and one rolling invoice. Total annual saving versus their previous hotel arrangement: over £120,000.
Rail contractor with 60 track workers across 3 UK depots
A signalling company needed corporate housing near depots in Doncaster, Crewe, and Reading. Different team sizes at each location, staggered start dates, and some night-shift workers needing daytime quiet. We matched properties to each depot's requirements and handled all three locations on a single consolidated invoice.
NHS trust placing 12 agency nurses for winter surge
A hospital trust in Birmingham needed furnished corporate apartments for 12 agency nurses over a 4-month winter period. Properties needed to be within walking distance or a short bus ride from the hospital. We placed all 12 within 10 days, each in a self-contained studio or 1-bed flat with all bills included.
Trusted by teams across the UK
Companies using Overnightly save an average of 8 hours per booking.
I have been working with Overnightly for the last 2 months and have found them very professional. I've been engaging with Tracey and Ellie and both have answered any questions I had about guests and their requirements. It's a pleasure working with them and I'm sure we will continue to work more on future projects.
We've been using Overnightly to support our employees working away from home, and the service has been outstanding throughout. All properties provided have been of a consistently high standard, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. A special mention goes to Tracey, who has been incredibly accommodating and responsive. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Overnightly to any business looking for reliable, high-quality accommodation for their workforce.
Corporate Housing vs Hotels vs Airbnb
Companies typically weigh three options for employee accommodation. Here's a direct comparison based on a team of 10 people staying 3 months in a mid-size UK city.
Corporate Housing
- Total cost: ~£45,000 (10 people × 3 months)
- Full kitchens cut meal costs by £350/person/month
- One monthly invoice to accounts dept
- Dedicated account manager for changes
- Professional cleaning and maintenance included
- Flexible extensions or early departures
- Parking included at most locations
Business Hotel
- Total cost: ~£81,000 (10 people × 3 months)
- No kitchen, eat out or room service daily
- 10 separate folios to process monthly
- Rate changes at short notice
- Housekeeping included but no laundry
- Rigid booking, penalties for changes
- Parking often £15–25/day extra
Airbnb / Short Lets
- Total cost: ~£54,000 (varies wildly)
- Kitchen available but quality inconsistent
- Individual bookings, no company billing
- No account manager, deal with each host
- Cleaning varies, no maintenance guarantee
- Maximum 90 nights in London (Airbnb rules)
- No VAT invoice for reclaim
Costs are estimates based on a mid-size city (e.g., Nottingham, Leeds, Bristol). London and Southeast costs will be higher across all three options. Corporate accommodation services consistently offer the best value for stays of 2+ weeks.
Why Companies Choose Overnightly for Corporate Accommodation
We're not an agency that disappears after booking. Overnightly is a corporate lodging agency that manages accommodation end-to-end, from initial sourcing to final checkout.
175+ UK cities covered
One supplier for all your locations. Whether your teams are in London, Aberdeen, or Plymouth, we source and manage everything centrally.
One invoice, all locations
All properties consolidated on a single monthly invoice. No chasing individual hotel receipts. VAT invoice provided for reclaim.
Named account manager
Your account manager knows your team, your project timeline, and your preferences. No call centres, no ticket queues.
Same-day response
Enquiry to shortlist within one working day. For urgent placements, we've sourced and confirmed corporate apartments within hours.
No sourcing fees
Our rates include everything. No agency fees, no finder's fees, no admin charges on top of the accommodation cost.
Flexible by design
Extend stays, add rooms, reduce capacity, or move locations mid-project. Corporate accommodation services that flex with your business.
Corporate Housing Locations Across the UK
We provide corporate housing in all major UK cities. Locations with the highest demand include:
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