Corporate Housing UK
Fully furnished apartments for business travellers, project teams, and secondment staff
CrewStays provides corporate housing across the UK for companies placing employees on temporary assignments. Monthly billing, no individual expense claims, and accommodation that genuinely works for people living and working in it.
Guide
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 provides your people with a proper home environment — full kitchen, living space, laundry facilities — on flexible terms that match your business needs.
Also referred to as corporate apartments, serviced apartments for business, or extended business stay accommodation — the term describes the same product: a furnished property, professionally managed, billed directly to the company on a monthly basis.
For employees on secondments of one month or longer, corporate housing is significantly better for welfare and productivity than hotels, and typically 30 to 50 percent cheaper on a total-cost basis once you factor in subsistence savings from kitchen facilities.
Corporate housing is ideal for:
- Project placements and secondments (1–12 months)
- Construction and infrastructure team postings
- Finance and consulting team deployments
- NHS and healthcare staff on clinical placements
- Technology and engineering project crews
- Senior management relocations (medium-term)
- International staff assignments to UK offices
Comparison
Corporate Housing vs Business Hotels
For stays of a week or more, corporate housing outperforms business hotels on cost, comfort, and practicality. Here's how they compare side by side.
| Factor | Corporate Housing | Business Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (1 month, 1 person) | £1,100–£2,200/month | £2,100–£4,500/month |
| Kitchen facilities | Full kitchen included | None (room service or eat out) |
| Living space | Separate living area, dining space | Single room with desk |
| Laundry | In-unit or on-site washing machine | 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 £15–25/day extra |
| Workspace | Dedicated desk and fast broadband | Small desk, variable WiFi |
| Guest welfare | Home environment, space to relax | Confined to one room |
Included
What's Included in Corporate Housing
Fully Furnished
- Quality bed and bedroom storage
- Living area with sofa and TV
- Desk and dedicated workspace
- All cutlery, crockery, and cookware
All Bills Included
- Gas, electricity, and water
- High-speed broadband (50Mbps+)
- 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 and dates
- Clear invoicing for your accounts team
Pricing
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 single-occupancy apartments, covering all bills, broadband, cleaning, and company billing.
| City | 1-Bed Monthly Rate | 2-Bed Monthly Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (Zones 2–4) | £2,100–£3,100 | £3,000–£4,800 | Highest demand; book 3-4 weeks ahead |
| Essex & East London | £1,400–£2,000 | £2,000–£3,000 | Our base area — strong availability |
| Manchester | £1,300–£2,000 | £1,900–£2,800 | Strong supply near city centre |
| Birmingham | £1,200–£1,800 | £1,700–£2,600 | High contractor demand corridor |
| Leeds | £1,100–£1,600 | £1,500–£2,300 | Good availability, fast turnaround |
| Edinburgh | £1,400–£2,100 | £1,900–£3,000 | Seasonal peaks in summer months |
| Bristol | £1,300–£1,900 | £1,800–£2,800 | Growing tech and energy demand |
| Glasgow | £1,000–£1,500 | £1,500–£2,200 | Major infrastructure projects nearby |
| Newcastle | £900–£1,400 | £1,300–£2,000 | Strong value vs southern cities |
| Sheffield | £850–£1,350 | £1,250–£1,900 | Rail and manufacturing base |
| Nottingham | £850–£1,300 | £1,200–£1,850 | Healthcare and construction demand |
| Cardiff | £900–£1,400 | £1,300–£2,000 | Welsh Government projects |
Rates are all-inclusive (gas, electricity, water, broadband, weekly cleaning). Minimum stay: 7 nights; monthly rates apply from 28 nights. For teams of 5 or more, volume pricing typically reduces the per-person rate by 10–20%.
Global clients
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, American, and Middle Eastern companies who need a reliable UK accommodation partner without having to navigate the UK letting market from overseas.
Common requirements we handle:
- UK company billing entity — no need to set up individual tenancies
- HMRC-compliant invoicing for your accounts team
- 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 and service info
- Flexible early exit terms for assignment changes
Compliance
UK Corporate Housing Tax Treatment
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.
Qualifying conditions:
- Work at that location expected to last less than 24 months
- Accommodation is for work purposes, not personal preference
- Employee has a permanent home address elsewhere
- Employer books and pays for the accommodation directly
General guidance only — consult your tax adviser for specific situations. Reference: HMRC EIM31800.
Clear Invoicing
CrewStays provides clear, itemised invoices for all corporate accommodation bookings. Single monthly invoices in your company name, broken down by property and dates, suitable for your accounts team.
Process
How Corporate Housing Works
From first enquiry to your team moving in. No estate agent fees. No sourcing charges.
01
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 room preferences.
02
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.
03
We manage everything
Once your team moves in, we remain your single point of contact. Need to extend? Add another room? Reduce capacity? One call handles it. Monthly invoice in your company name.
Sectors
Corporate Housing by Industry
Construction
Corporate apartments for project managers, site engineers, and construction teams on multi-month builds across the UK.
Rail & Transport
Corporate housing near rail depots and stations for signalling, track, and electrification teams on Network Rail programmes.
Energy & Utilities
Accommodation for power station, wind farm, and network infrastructure project crews on extended assignments.
Healthcare
Corporate housing for NHS agency staff, locum doctors, and healthcare construction teams on temporary placements.
Events & Production
Short-term corporate apartments for event build crews, AV teams, and production staff during festivals and conferences.
All Industries
We tailor corporate housing for every sector. Whatever your industry, if your team needs somewhere to stay, we can help.
Coverage
Corporate Housing Locations
Available in 160+ UK cities. Here are our most popular corporate housing locations:
- London
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- Bristol
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Sheffield
- Nottingham
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Liverpool
- Southampton
- Cambridge
- Oxford
- Reading
- Milton Keynes
- Romford
- Chelmsford
FAQ
Corporate Housing FAQ
What is corporate housing?
Corporate housing is fully furnished, serviced accommodation booked by a company for employees on temporary assignments. It provides a proper home environment — full kitchen, living space, laundry facilities — billed directly to the company on a monthly basis.
How is corporate housing different from a regular apartment rental?
Corporate housing is professionally managed and available on flexible, monthly rolling terms rather than a standard residential tenancy, with all bills, weekly cleaning, and company billing included as standard.
Can you book corporate housing for multiple employees at the same time?
Yes. We regularly arrange corporate housing for whole project teams across one or multiple cities under a single master agreement and consolidated monthly invoice.
What is the minimum stay for corporate housing?
The minimum stay is 7 nights, with monthly rates applying from 28 nights. For teams of 5 or more, volume pricing typically reduces the per-person rate by 10–20%.
Can a company claim corporate housing as a business expense?
For employees temporarily working away from their permanent residence, corporate housing booked and paid by the employer is generally a tax-exempt benefit under HMRC rules for temporary workplaces, subject to qualifying conditions. Consult your tax adviser for your specific situation.
Where do you provide corporate apartments in the UK?
We provide corporate housing in 160+ UK cities, from our base in Essex and East London through to Scotland, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, and beyond.
How quickly can you arrange corporate accommodation?
Within one working day we can typically send a shortlist of options, with move-in often arranged within 24-48 hours of confirming a booking.
Do you offer services for international employees?
Yes. We regularly work with European, American, and Middle Eastern companies placing teams in the UK, offering UK company billing, HMRC-compliant invoicing, and multi-city placements on a single master agreement.
What happens if we need to cancel or change a booking?
We offer flexible early exit terms for assignment changes — one call to us handles extensions, reductions in capacity, or cancellations.
Need corporate housing for your team?
Tell us about your requirements and we'll put together a tailored proposal within 24 hours. No obligation, no sourcing fees.