Built for UK STL Operators
PropertyFlow Technologies Ltd was founded to solve the compliance and technology gap in the UK short-term let market. We build the tools operators need.
Contact Our TeamOur Story
In October 2022, Scotland introduced mandatory short-term let (STL) licensing. Overnight, hundreds of users found themselves non-compliant with no clear path to legality. And now England is following with its own registration scheme. The regulatory landscape for UK short-term lets is changing fast.
PropertyFlow was founded to navigate this complexity. We saw that property owners needed a technology partner who understood the regulatory landscape deeply — not just a property manager.
Today, our portfolio operates at full STL compliance with zero council enforcement action. We've handled every scenario: planning challenges, licence renewals, and every compliance obligation. We've learned what works.
Now we're scaling that expertise to help UK users and investors manage their properties professionally and compliantly.
The Problem We Solved
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Regulatory Complexity
Complex licensing regimes varying by jurisdiction. Users caught in legal limbo.
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Planning Barriers
High planning barriers in many areas. No guidance on compliance pathways.
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Market Uncertainty
Properties becoming illegal. Users losing income with no compliance pathway.
What Makes Us Different
Compliance-First
We build technology that helps operators manage risk. Every feature — licensing tracking, compliance alerts, guest messaging — is designed with compliance first. Yield comes second.
Fully STL compliant portfolio. Zero enforcement action. That's our baseline.
Data-Driven
We scrape real-time pricing from Airbnb, Booking.com, and other major platforms daily. Our Cognito Pricing engine uses market data — not guesswork — to optimize your rates.
Real yield projections, real occupancy forecasts, real competitive benchmarking.
Technology-Led
We built a platform because spreadsheets and phone calls don't scale. Channel management, pricing, guest communications, compliance tracking—all automated.
You see everything in real-time. You approve strategy. We execute.
Transparent
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. A simple platform fee on gross bookings — that's it. Everything is transparent and clearly documented.
Radical transparency is our competitive advantage.
Our Credentials
Legal & Regulatory
- ✓ Company No. 16927756 (Registered in England & Wales)
- ✓ ICO Registration ZC088419 (GDPR compliance)
- ✓ Operating from Edinburgh, Scotland (serving the whole UK)
- ✓ Founded December 2025
Technology & Platform
PropertyFlow is a technology platform built for UK STL operators.
- ✓ Self-service platform: You manage your properties
- ✓ AI-powered pricing: Cognito dynamic rate engine
- ✓ Multi-channel: 7+ OTAs from one dashboard
Compliance Expertise
PropertyFlow's team has managed a wide range of UK STL compliance scenarios:
- ✓ Temporary licence applications
- ✓ Full STL licence renewals
- ✓ Planning permission applications
- ✓ LRB (Local Review Body) appeals
- ✓ Proven planning strategy
- ✓ Emergency evictions & legal defence
Our Approach
We're not property managers. We're compliance strategists. Here's how we think:
Continuous Compliance
Your property's compliance is actively tracked and managed. Every licence, certificate, and deadline is monitored through our platform. Automated alerts ensure nothing lapses. No gaps. No ambiguity.
Appeals & Planning Strategy
Planning requirements vary by local authority and can be challenging. PropertyFlow helps operators understand their obligations and navigate the process professionally. We provide continuous compliance support so you always have a clear pathway forward.
Guest Communication Tools
PropertyFlow's unified inbox brings every OTA message into one place. Set up message templates, auto-replies for check-in instructions, and manage all guest communication efficiently. The platform gives you the tools to maintain professional standards across every booking.
AI-Powered Yield Optimization
Real-time market data from Airbnb, Booking.com, and our growing distribution network feeds our Cognito Pricing engine. We optimize rates daily based on demand, seasonality, competitor pricing, and council levy impact. You get maximum yield, legally.
By The Numbers
STL Compliant
Zero enforcement action
OTA Channels
One dashboard
Platform Reach
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and more
First 3 properties always free
£9.99 per extra after that. Every OTA from day one.
Work With Us
We're built for users and investors who care about compliance first, yield second, and want the tools to manage their properties professionally.