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Pass the Keys

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Pass the Keys is a UK and Spain short-term rental management company that handles Airbnb and Booking.com hosting through local franchise partners, covering listing creation, dynamic pricing, cleaning, and 24/7 guest support. It operates a franchise model with a proprietary property management system and serves property owners seeking hands-off short-let income.

Founders & leadership

ALAlex Lyakhotskiy
Alex LyakhotskiyCEOAlex Lyakhotskiy is CEO of Pass the Keys, a UK and Spain short-term rental management company that operates a franchise model handling Airbnb and Booking.com properties through local partners.
WB
Wesley BrownCOOHe brings over 20 years of operations leadership experience across hospitality, retail, and property sectors, including prior roles at hotel chains and property management companies.
ITIan Tyrrell
Ian TyrrellCTOHe has led engineering teams in product development and technical implementation.

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 1

Metropolis Ventures

Funding

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
PASS THE KEYS LIMITED
Company number
09546159
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 Apr 2015
Registered office
167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, Greater London, W1W 5PF
Nature of business (SIC)
55209 — Other holiday and other collective accommodation68320 — Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 12 Sept 2025 · next due 26 Sept 2026

Current officers · 1

  • Alexander Lyakhotskiy — director, appointed 16 Apr 2015

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 30 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Pass the Keys do?
Pass the Keys is a UK and Spain short-term rental management company that handles Airbnb and Booking.com hosting through local franchise partners, covering listing creation, dynamic pricing, cleaning, and 24/7 guest support. It operates a franchise model with a proprietary property management system and serves property owners seeking hands-off short-let income.
Who founded Pass the Keys?
Pass the Keys was founded by Alex Lyakhotskiy.
Who are Pass the Keys's investors?
Pass the Keys's investors include QVentures, Talis Capital.