When Ryan and Christy Ellis purchased their three-bedroom home in Hereford, they faced a familiar dilemma.
The property was dated, underutilised, and they were living away on military deployments with two young children.
They wanted the house to work for them financially until they retired in around seven years, but without the stress of daily management.
Their goals were clear:
In just six weeks, the property was taken from tired family home to a fully compliant, beautifully presented short-term rental — ready for paying guests.
Key upgrades included:
Removal of old wallpaper and fresh painting throughout.
Restoration of original parquet flooring.
New carpets, blinds, and fitted wardrobes.
Replacement lighting and certified electrical/gas safety checks.
Full furnishing and styling — every detail from kitchenware to bedding.
The result:
A modern, welcoming space that appeals to both holidaymakers and business travellers, while preserving its character for the family’s future use.
This modest renovation delivered outsized results.
Budget: £10,000
Market uplift: up to £50,000 in added property value
Monthly net profit: ~£2,500 from bookings
Dual use: income-generating investment and family holiday home
Ryan and Christy now enjoy both strong monthly income and the flexibility to use the property themselves when visiting Hereford.
“On average, the property is currently generating around £2,500 net profit per month, which is a fantastic return… An added bonus is that we can still use the house when we return to Hereford.”
Managing a renovation remotely could have been overwhelming, but every detail, from trades to furnishings, was handled on their behalf.
The six-week schedule was tightly coordinated to bring results on time and in budget.
“She handled every aspect of the project, from overseeing trades and timelines to fully furnishing and styling the property to a high standard.
Throughout the six-week transformation, Jenny kept us fully updated… which gave us complete peace of mind despite not being on-site ourselves.”
Strip out, plaster repairs, and preparation.
Electrical upgrades, flooring, and paintwork.
Carpets, blinds, full furnishing, and styling.
Once completed, the property was launched on short-term rental platforms and immediately began generating bookings. The management service now covers:
Guest bookings and communication
Cleaning, laundry, and supplies
Ongoing maintenance and reporting
For Ryan and Christy, it’s become a true hands-off investment.
“It’s genuinely a hands-off investment for us. We don’t have to worry about a thing, and we receive monthly income without the stress of day-to-day involvement.”
This case study shows what’s possible with the right renovation and management partner:
Fast turnaround (six weeks).
Immediate uplift in property value.
Consistent monthly income.
Stress-free ownership.
“We couldn’t be happier with the service provided… If you’re looking for someone to manage your property end-to-end, whether it’s for personal use, holiday letting, or investment purposes, we can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Ryan & Christy Ellis
