Resources for Long-Stay Accommodation Operators
Customer stories, guides, and articles built around the problems operators in corporate housing, serviced apartments, co-living, and extended-stay are actually solving.
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Corporate Quarters: Financial visibility that helps protect margin
“Having both operations and financials in one system...things integrate immediately. I love that we have that total integration.”
Read Customer Story →Paragon Corporate Housing: Modern workflow without giving up trusted control
“We wanted a faster, more flexible way to work without giving up a system we already trusted.”
Read Customer Story →Software Answers Expands Its European Presence with the Addition of res:harmonics
ORLANDO, Fla. and LONDON, UK — April 7, 2026 — Software Answers, a leading provider of purpose-built software for long-stay accommodation...
Read Announcement →Switchplace: Enterprise-ready operations with financial visibility that protects margin
For Switchplace, the pressure became real the moment one of its largest enterprise clients required the company to move to a compliant, modern reservation system — on a short timeline.
Read Customer Story →Sterling Relocation: Scale executive-level service with a modern operational backbone
In long-term stay accommodations, the guest experience can look simple from the outside. A reservation is made. A lease goes out. A unit is ready. A stay runs smoothly.
Read Customer Story →Before You Trust AI, Trust Your Back Office
A practical conversation guide and readiness workbook for corporate housing and long-term stay operators preparing for more intelligent operations.
Read Guide →What Is Operational Accounting in Corporate Housing?
Learn why longer-stay accommodation businesses need operations and accounting to work together, and what happens when billing, vendor costs, and operational events are handled in separate systems.
Read Guide →Why Folio-Based PMS Systems Fall Short for Longer-Stay Accommodation
See why hotel-style and short-stay billing models often break down when monthly billing, proration, contract changes, and pass-through costs are part of daily operations.
Read Guide →Why Sub-Ledgers Matter for AR and AP in Corporate Housing
Understand why client, stay, vendor, and unit-level detail matters in accounts receivable and payable, and how weak sub-ledger structure leads to disputes, missed rebills, and unreliable reporting.
Read Guide →Not sure what you’re looking for? We’ve helped operators in your situation figure that out.
Talk To SalesHow Monthly Billing, Proration, and Renewals Should Work in Corporate Housing
A practical guide to deposits, recurring billing, first and last month proration, extensions, renewals, and final adjustments in longer-stay accommodation.
Read Guide →All-in-One Platform vs PMS Plus ERP for Longer-Stay Accommodation
Compare the tradeoffs between a single operational and financial backbone versus a lighter PMS paired with an ERP or accounting platform.
Read Guide →The Vertical AI Advantage in Long-Term Stay Accommodations
Why Systems of Action Will Define the Next DecadeThis year, vertical AI won’t just be an edge; it will be...
Read Article →The Five Faces of Inventory: How Long-Term Stay Accommodation Leaders Actually Win
Growth in the long-term stay accommodation sector is not about just adding doors. It is about mastering the mix of...
Read Article →The Problem Isn’t Features: It’s Property Management System (PMS) Architecture vs. Corporate Housing Reality
Corporate housing is not a longer version of short-term rental. It is not furnished multi-family. It is not an extended...
Read Article →Automation Is Table Stakes. The Edge Is a Financial-Grade Back Office for Long-Term Stay Accommodations.
Hotels can win with front-of-house speed. Long-term stay accommodation operators win or lose on the strength of the back office....
Read Article →What Is Operational Accounting and Why Should Long-Term Stay Accommodation Providers Care
Operational accounting is the core financial process that supports the day-to-day operations of a business. For long stay accommodation providers,...
Read Article →How to Blend Channel Managers & Direct Bookings for Serviced Apartments
Discover how operators can maximise revenue and ensure high occupancy in 2025 by adopting a smart, dual-channel strategy. This involves leveraging a powerful serviced accommodation channel manager alongside a branded direct booking engine with a suite of integrated tools.
Read Article →Maximise Revenue by Streamlining Guest Check-Ins
The guest journey has changed. Today’s travellers expect more convenience, less waiting, and a completely digital-first experience from the moment they book - with 97% of guests preferring a digital-first check-in experience. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the res:harmonics Guest Check-In App, a branded, mobile-first solution designed to simplify operations, enhance service, and unlock new revenue opportunities for serviced apartment, coliving and build-to-rent operators.
Read Article →How a Mobile Operations App Transforms Maintenance and Housekeeping for Serviced Apartment Operators
For innovative living operators smooth operations are essential to delivering great guest experiences. As portfolios grow and same-day turnarounds become the norm, especially for serviced apartment operators, the ability to manage housekeeping and maintenance on the go is essential.
Read Article →Discover How Build to Rent Software Transforms Portfolio Profitability
Discover how build to rent software like res:harmonics helps BTR operators improve their processes and automate crucial financial tasks
Read Article →Unlocking Hidden Revenue: How Serviced Apartment Software Transforms Business Performance
Discover how purpose-built serviced apartment software is crucial for operators looking to take advantage of industry growth.
Read Article →Improving Operations and Guest Experience with Automation and Smart Access Control
Discover how a new integration between Luckey and res:harmonics will improve operations and enable operators to offer better guest experience with automation and smart access control.
Read Article →Adding Adaptability: How Serviced Apartment, Coliving and Build to Rent Operators Can Reduce Occupancy Gaps and Increase Revenue by Building Flexibility into Their Model
Coliving, serviced apartment and build to rent operators can increase their occupancy rates, while maximising their profit, by building flexibility in their model, adapting length stays based on seasonal demand.
Read Article →Automated Billing and Payment Collection for Long-Stay Bookings
Discover how a property management system can streamline invoicing operations and slash processing time (from an average of 10.1 days to only 3.9 days), improving revenue flow management. Let’s look at how your long-stay business can save time and money with automated billing and payment collection processes.
Read Article →Serviced Apartment Challenges and Opportunities for Growth in 2025
The serviced apartment industry is under mounting pressure, as surging overheads and a slow recovery post-pandemic continue to impact profitability...
Read Article →Maximising Innovative Living Takings Using Direct Booking Software and OTAs
Online travel agents (OTAs) dominate the innovative living industry, capturing the attention of nearly 80% of travellers before they finalise a booking. However, many guests still value the benefits of booking directly through operator websites to receive a more personalised experience or a better rate. This article looks at how you can leverage direct booking software, alongside OTAs using a property management system (PMS) to maximise your profit.
Read Article →Hybrid Living and Coliving: How Operators Make Flexible Stay Models Work
Hybrid living is often presented as a design trend: flexible spaces, shared amenities and different types of residents living under...
Read Article →How to Find the Best Tenant Background Check Software for Your Innovative Living Business
Not all tenant background check software is the same, so what should you look for? Here’s what you need to know.
Read Article →What Are the Key Differences Between Serviced Apartments, Coliving Spaces, and Build-to-Rent Properties?
There are many ways these three innovative living segments are distinct from traditional accommodation options - but how do they differentiate from each other?
Read Article →Digital Access: 5 Ways Digital Key Software Works Harder for Your Innovative Living Properties
Here are five ways digital access control works harder for your innovative living properties.
Read Article →5 Features of an Exceptional Channel Manager for Your Innovative Living Business
Here are five key features separating the best channel managers from the rest of the pack.
Read Article →Software Answers acquired by Banyan Software
Banyan Software, a leading acquirer and permanent home for great software businesses, is excited to announce the acquisition of Software...
Read Announcement →10 Ways PropTech Software Streamlines the Long-Stay Booking Application Journey
Here are 10 ways PropTech software streamlines the long-stay booking application journey.
Read Article →Guest Portal Guide: Elevating the Guest Experience in Serviced Apartments
Here’s how the res:harmonics guest portal elevates your guest experience in serviced apartments.
Read Article →Automated Billing Brilliance: Using a PMS for Billing Automation and Payment Collection
What does automated billing brilliance look like in the innovative living industry? Here’s how to automate billing with res:harmonics property management system (PMS).
Read Article →Unleash the Power of Automation: How PropTech Software Simplifies Property Management for Operators
What does automated property management look like in reality? Here are five ways that res:harmonics automates and enhances day-to-day operations for property managers.
Read Article →How to Embrace Long-Stay Bookings in Innovative Living
Here’s how you can take advantage of the long-stay bookings trend.
Read Article →How to Manage the Long-Stay Booking Journey with a PMS
Here are the five stages of managing a long-stay booking process with a PMS.
Read Article →How to Deliver Exceptional Long-Stay Experiences with a PMS
Long-stay bookings deliver higher occupancies, lower overheads, and more reliable revenue than short-stay bookings, but only if you deliver an exceptional guest experience throughout their stay.
Read Article →Convenience and Control: 5 Innovative Ways RemoteLock Improves Short-Stay Management
Here’s five innovative ways that RemoteLock and res:harmonics together improve short-stay management.
Read Article →5 Channel Manager Tips for Serviced Apartment Operators
For serviced apartment operators, distribution is not simply about listing more units on more websites. It is about maintaining accurate...
Read Article →5 PMS Features That Nail Resident Experience
With a property management system (PMS), you can easily generate ‘wow’ moments across the customer journey that make your resident experience stand out from the crowd. Here’s 5 PMS features that help you do this.
Read Article →How to Efficiently Manage Housekeepers with a Property Management System
From scheduling tasks to on-the-job updates, a property management system is the key to housekeeping efficiency.
Read Article →5 Ways Technology Enhances Guest Experience in Roomspace Serviced Apartments
Leading operator Roomspace delivers exceptional guest experience with res:harmonics specialist serviced apartment property management software.
Read Article →5 Benefits of Serviced Apartment Booking Software
Connection, customisation, conversion: operators using serviced apartment booking software will receive more bookings and revenue.
Read Article →What Is Serviced Apartment Property Management Software?
As serviced apartments predominantly cater for business travellers, operators need to deliver a seamless and sophisticated guest experience. From frictionless booking and check-in to automated maintenance and housekeeping, serviced apartment operators need specific management software that addresses their unique business and management challenges. They need a serviced apartment property management system (PMS).
Read Article →5 Reasons Why You Need Serviced Apartment Property Management Software
All day, every day, a serviced apartment PMS can juggle multiple roles to make your business stand out from the crowd. Based on our 15 years experience of working with service apartments as an operator and technology provider - here’s our five top reasons for getting serviced apartment property management software.
Read Article →How to Build a Thriving Community with a Coliving Property Management System
A coliving property management system is specifically designed to help operators create thriving communities without the usual limitations.
Read Article →How to Optimise Coliving Spaces with SALTO Access Control Solutions
Safer spaces, stronger community, smoother operations: res:harmonics is proud to partner with SALTO Systems to provide access solutions for coliving spaces.
Read Article →What Is Coliving Property Management Software?
The essential 5-minute guide on coliving software, explaining what a coliving PMS is, who uses it, why it exists and its key features.
Read Article →5 Reasons Why You Need Coliving Management Software
The 5 reasons why you need coliving management software: greater operational efficiency, better guest experience, stronger community, increased bookings, and easier scaling.
Read Article →When Should You Integrate Coliving Software?
From enhancing management efficiency to maximising bookings potential, a coliving property management system (PMS) underpins daily coliving operations and future growth. But when should you integrate coliving software?
Read Article →How to Switch from One Property Management Software to Another
There are many telltale signs that you’ve outgrown your existing property management system. When your PMS can no longer support your needs, it’s time to switch systems to one that can. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do.
Read Article →How Does Coliving Software Provide Customer Support to Operators?
A coliving PMS is more than just tech: it’s your long-term partner for business growth. A great coliving PMS should therefore offer guidance and advice throughout the partnership, ensuring you make the most out of the system. Here’s three support areas that differentiate a good PMS from a great PMS.
Read Article →How a Property Management System Benefits Mixed-Use Residential Operators
Thanks to the flexibility of all-in-one property management software like res:harmonics, no mixed-use development is off limits and operators can generate mixed-use benefits without the headaches.
Read Article →10 best coliving software for operators in 2025
The increasing popularity of coliving in the UK can quite literally be mapped. Although London still dominates the UK coliving...
Read Article →5 Ways to Improve Resident Experience from Check-In to Check-Out with Inventory Hive and Gravity Co-Living
From automating communication with property management software to setting high customer expectations with slick inventory processes, here are 5 takeaways that improve resident experience from our recent webinar.
Read Article →From Check-In to Check-Out: Creating the Perfect Resident Journey with Inventory Hive
Want to create the perfect resident journey? Here's how res:harmonics and Inventory Hive impress residents from the very first time they encounter the brand all the way through to check-out and beyond.
Read Article →5 Best Features of Property Management Systems for Operators
From streamlined maintenance to dynamic channel management, the right property management system helps serviced apartment operators and coliving operators maximise efficiency and profits.
Read Article →How to Run a Successful Serviced Apartment with a Property Management System
Using serviced apartment management software to focus on automation, friction, optimisation and information sets up serviced apartment operators for success.
Read Article →5 Best Coliving Software Tools for Operators
Coliving operators manage more than properties and bookings. They have to be across payments, community activity, access permissions and stays...
Read Article →Rentals United Channel Manager Has Arrived
Rentals United Channel Manager for Vacation Rental. ReRum PMS has partnered with Rentals United channel manager to give access to 50+ niche holiday rental channels. Now available this integration will bring 50 + niche channels along with some familiar faces such as Expedia and Booking.com.
Read Article →5 Must-Have Technologies for Serviced Apartments
Why all serviced apartment operators should have a unified PMS, booking portal, smart locks, online help centre and automated billing system.
Read Article →How Build to Rent Operators Can Increase Tenant Retention
How Build to Rent operators can increase resident retention by leveraging technology, providing impeccable customer service and cultivating community.
Read Article →10 Factors for Serviced Apartment Success
Running a Serviced Apartment business in the competitive environment that exists today is tough. We took a look across our customers of res:harmonics apartment management software to try and identify common factors that the successful ones exhibit.
Read Article →Internet Booking Engine - 3 Click Rule
The Three-Click Rule is an unofficial website navigation rule that suggests that users should be able to get anything done on a website using no more than three mouse clicks
Read Article →Build Tech Rent: How Innovative PropTech Can Propel the Build to Rent (BTR) Market
From improved resident experience to streamlined operations, how PropTech can support the rise of the build to rent market
Read Article →The PMS Checklist: How to Choose the Right PMS for Your Innovative Living Business
Ten top tips to help serviced apartment, coliving and build-to-rent operators select a property management system suited to their needs.
Read Article →How Tech Can Help Operators Win the BTR Game
Amenities, community, simplicity. How tech helps operators win the BTR game by attracting and retaining residents.
Read Article →How to Use PropTech to Successfully Convert Buildings into Innovative Living Spaces
With Covid accelerating the number of innovative living conversions, res:harmonics’ CEO explains how tech is the final piece to a successful conversion.
Read Article →Myth Busters: Five Reasons Why Operators Shouldn’t Be Scared of Embracing PropTech
Automated management technology is a game-changer for serviced apartment and co-living. Here’s why.
Read Article →Smart Apartments: 5 Ways Tech Is Changing the Serviced Apartment Experience for Business Travellers
How operators can enhance the guest experience for modern business travellers by rolling out smart technology in serviced apartments.
Read Article →Book Direct: All Aboard the Direct Booking Express
With direct bookings, serviced apartment and co-living companies can boost their profit margins, enhance their brand and improve their customer connection. Here’s how.
Read Article →The Operations App: Equipping Operators with Maintenance Superpowers
How the res:harmonics mobile operations app equips serviced apartment and co-living operators with property maintenance superpowers.
Read Article →The Rise of Coliving: How PropTech Can Help Operators Cultivate Community
Three key ways coliving operators can use PropTech to build community and compete in an increasingly competitive market place.
Read Article →The Seamless Service: 3 Operator Tips for Delivering a Frictionless Guest Experience
How innovative living operators can use tech to deliver a seamless guest experience from booking to post-stay.
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