A Smarter Approach to HMO Property Management
At Kendall Bailey, we provide specialist HMO property management for landlords and investors across York and Leeds. Our approach combines strong local knowledge, refined systems, and a genuine commitment to protecting and improving every property we manage.
We understand that successful property investment requires reliable income, well-managed tenants, and clear oversight. That’s why our service is designed to provide complete visibility without the need for constant involvement.
Whether you prefer a fully hands-off arrangement or would like to stay involved in certain areas, our management service adapts to suit you. As a family-run business, we combine a personal approach with high professional standards, ensuring your property is managed carefully, professionally, and consistently.
With transparent reporting, a dedicated team, and a 24-hour response promise backed by 24/7 support, landlords remain informed while we manage the day-to-day running of the property.
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Landlord retention rate
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Google rating
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HMOs under management
A Service Designed Around Landlords
Every landlord works differently, and our management service is designed to adapt accordingly.
Some clients prefer a fully hands-off approach, allowing us to manage everything from tenant sourcing and maintenance to compliance and financial reporting.
Others prefer to remain involved in certain decisions while we take care of the operational management.
Our goal is always the same — to provide clear oversight, strong financial performance, and reliable property management, without the stress that often comes with managing tenants and maintenance.
What Makes Kendall Bailey Different
Landlords choose Kendall Bailey because we combine personal service, strong systems, and proven results.
Personal service with professional standards
As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with the landlords and investors we work with. Our clients deal directly with an experienced team who understand their property, their goals, and the local rental market.
Complete visibility without the stress
Through structured reporting and our COHO property management system, landlords receive clear visibility of maintenance updates, communication, and property performance without needing to manage issues themselves.
HMO expertise
We specialise in managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). From licensing and compliance requirements to tenant management and maintenance coordination, our team understands the complexities of shared housing and manages every property with care and attention.
Responsive and reliable management
Landlords benefit from:
- a 24-hour response promise
- 24/7 emergency support
- clear reporting and updates
- a dedicated management team
This ensures issues are resolved quickly while protecting the condition and performance of your property.
Increasing Rental Income
A key reason many landlords choose Kendall Bailey is our ability to increase the rental performance of their properties.
Through years of managing HMOs and shared housing, we understand exactly what attracts tenants and how properties can be optimised to achieve stronger rental values.
We regularly work with landlords to increase rental income through:
Property presentation and staging
Small improvements such as furniture upgrades, improved lighting, or better room presentation can significantly increase the appeal of a property. Combined with professional photography, this helps properties stand out in the market.
Room optimisation
In many cases we help landlords reconfigure spaces or improve layouts to maximise the number and quality of rentable rooms while remaining fully compliant with HMO regulations.
Strategic pricing
We continuously review the local rental market to ensure properties are priced competitively while achieving the highest sustainable income for landlords.
Targeted marketing
We promote properties across multiple platforms including SpareRoom, UniHomes, OpenRent, and major rental portals, ensuring strong visibility among both students and professionals.
This approach helps minimise void periods while achieving strong rental values and consistent occupancy.
Our Systems
Clear oversight and structured management
Over time we have refined our management systems to ensure landlords always have clear visibility of how their property is performing.
Using COHO, our property management platform, we track maintenance issues, communication updates, and property activity in real time. This allows landlords to see how issues are being resolved without needing to manage them personally.
Alongside this, our structured reporting provides regular updates on:
- property performance
- maintenance activity
- compliance requirements
- financial reporting
This technology-led approach keeps everything transparent, organised, and easy to follow.
Passive Returns, Active Management
For many landlords, property investment is about creating reliable long-term income without daily management responsibilities.
Our management approach allows you to step back from the day-to-day running of the property while remaining confident that everything is being handled professionally.
Through thoughtful financial optimisation, proactive maintenance management, and consistent tenant support, we work to ensure your investment continues to perform.
Many of our landlords enjoy the benefits of property ownership while using their time to focus on family, travel, or new projects.
HMO Property Management in York and Leeds
We manage a growing portfolio of professional and student HMOs across York and Leeds.
From the student areas around Heslington and York St John to the expanding rental market in Leeds, our team provides the same consistent approach to property management.
Our performance is reflected in occupancy levels of up to 99.5%, achieved through proactive marketing, careful tenant selection, and consistent property standards.
Our growing presence across both cities reflects the trust landlords continue to place in our systems and management approach.
Student Property Management
We manage high-quality student homes for tenants studying at:
- University of York
- York St John University
- University of Leeds
- Leeds Beckett University
Our student management service includes:
- Tenant sourcing and referencing
- Tenancy agreements and deposit protection
- Rent collection and financial reporting
- Maintenance coordination
- Inventories and check-ins
ongoing tenant support
We also advise landlords on furniture, décor, and property upgrades to ensure homes remain appealing to students year after year.
A Long-Term Partnership
At Kendall Bailey, property management is about more than simply collecting rent.
We see our role as helping landlords protect, improve, and maximise the long-term performance of their property investments.
By combining a personal approach with strong systems and proven management strategies, we provide landlords with the confidence that their property is in capable hands.
Let’s Talk
If you’re looking for experienced HMO property management in York or Leeds, our team would be happy to discuss your property and how we can support your investment.
Whether you are an experienced investor or letting your first property, Kendall Bailey provides the systems, expertise, and personal service needed to manage your property with confidence.
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What our Landlords say about us:
What were your reservations about signing up with Kendall Bailey? We were unsure about a letting agent managing professional HMO’s. There’s lots of agents that are good for Single Lets and Student Lets but good agents for professional HMO’s are few and far between in our experience. What have been the benefits of working with us? The main benefits is that I am no longer involved in the day to day management of dealing with tenants. Kendall Bailey also have lots of experience in giving refurbishment advice on how to maximise rental yields which is very useful and a service that not many agents provide.
I’ve been a landlord for maybe 15-20 years. My reservations were putting my lovely home into somebody else’s care, and was concerned about it. I thought I would have been wanting to come check up on it all the time, but it’s been about 9 months now, and it’s the first time today in 9 months that I’ve actually been in. I haven’t been worried or concerned because I knew it was in good hands, so for me, Kendall Bailey are a good firm to do it with. I recommend them. Whatever my reservations were, I can’t remember them as it’s all gone so smoothly. One phrase that comes to mind is ‘hands free’ because I don’t have to think about it; I just know it’s in good hands. The whole thing has just been easy; I thought there would have been problems, and there haven’t been.