Project & site teams
Contractors & Workers
Project crews, site managers and trades on longer placements. We invoice the company direct, so there are no awkward guest payments.
Best for: 1-12 week stays, invoiced direct
Award-Winning · Derby · Official Booking.com Partner®
Airbnb Management in Derby.
We provide a premium property management service for your Airbnb, serviced accommodation, house or apartment in Derby and surrounding areas.
or call directly 0330 058 0467
Award-winning management
BUILD AwardsWinner · 2020
SME Midlands Enterprise AwardsWinner · 2021
Rated 4.9 from 45+ Google reviews
2020 & 2021
Award-winning
Derby
City Covered
UK-Wide
Booking.com Partner
Transparent pricing
0%
Management fee. No setup costs, no tie-ins, no hidden charges. Switch to PILOT MY PROPERTY® and keep more of what your Derby property earns.
Google rating
4.9 ★
Years operating
6+
Cancel any month
30 days
Direct booking
0% comm
NEW CLIENT OFFER£0 onboarding. 13% for 3 months, 14% after. No VAT.
Limited to new clients signing up this month and next. Offer ends the end of next month.
Airbnb Booking
£2,240 · 12 nights
Cathedral Quarter flat
2m ago
Booking.com
New reservation
Pride Park apartment
11m ago
5-star review
“Exceptional stay”
Mark H. · Airbnb
34m ago
Vrbo Booking
£1,820 · 8 nights
Allestree family home
1h ago
Guest check-in
Keys handed over
Sinfin contractor house
2h ago
Payout processed
£3,980 to landlord
October payout · cleared
3h ago
Airbnb Booking
£2,240 · 12 nights
Cathedral Quarter flat
2m ago
Booking.com
New reservation
Pride Park apartment
11m ago
5-star review
“Exceptional stay”
Mark H. · Airbnb
34m ago
Vrbo Booking
£1,820 · 8 nights
Allestree family home
1h ago
Guest check-in
Keys handed over
Sinfin contractor house
2h ago
Payout processed
£3,980 to landlord
October payout · cleared
3h ago
Distribution
Earn more with multi-platform listings.
We list your Derby property on over 60 booking sites and pull every reservation into one central hub. Calendars sync in real time so double bookings are impossible.
+ 55 moreAI-powered revenue
Pricing that adapts every day, never by hand.
We never price your Derby property manually. Our revenue engine pulls live market data, competitor occupancy and local event signals every day, then adjusts your nightly rate, minimum stay and discounts to capture maximum yield.
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Live demand · Derby DE1
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Base Live
Optimised daily
Min stay
7 nights
No one-night stays
Event surge
Auto
Pride Park · Derby Arena · Rolls-Royce
Pride Park fixture detected · auto-adjusts min-stay and nightly rate
Dynamic pricing
Rates refresh every morning based on hyper-local demand, comp-set occupancy and lead-time. No guesswork, no flat nightly rates.
SmartCal
Min-stay rules and gap-night logic adapt nightly to lock in the highest-yield reservations across every season.
Event & market signals
Pride Park, Derby Arena, Rolls-Royce launch weeks and Toyota Burnaston contractor surges - we surge prices around every Derby demand spike automatically.
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Long-stay strategy
We target 7-night stays and longer, never one-night parties.
One-night bookings are the source of almost every horror story landlords hear about short-lets - parties, damage, noise complaints, extra cleaning. We don't take them. Not on our own properties, not on yours. Every Derby listing we manage runs with a minimum-stay rule, vetted guests and a corporate-first booking mix.
Minimum-stay floor
Pick the floor that suits your property. We handle the rest.
3 nightsWeekend-plus7 nightsOur default14 nightsContractor-friendly1 monthRelocation / corporate
Minimum-stay rules, tuned to your property
We set every Derby listing to a 3-night, 7-night or 1-month minimum depending on the building, postcode and your risk appetite. You choose - we enforce it across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct.
No one-night stays. Ever.
We never accept single-night bookings - not on client properties, not on our own. This single rule removes almost every party and antisocial-behaviour risk landlords worry about.
Built for contractors, relocations and corporate stays
Our Derby pipeline is weighted toward Rolls-Royce Aerospace engineers, Toyota Burnaston contractors, Alstom (Bombardier) project teams and Royal Derby Hospital relocations - guests who book a week or a month, not a Saturday night.
Better economics for you
Longer stays mean fewer changeovers, less wear and tear, lower cleaning bills, fewer guest interactions and a smoother monthly payout. Same revenue ceiling, much less drama.
One-night Airbnb (not us)
PILOT MY PROPERTY long-stay model
Typical guest
Weekend tourists, stag / hen groups
Contractors, corporate, relocations, families
Party risk
High - the #1 source of damage claims
Effectively removed by the min-stay rule
Wear and tear
Constant turnover, heavy use
Fewer check-ins, gentler use of the property
Cleaning frequency
Cleaned every 24 hours
Cleaned weekly or at end-of-stay
Payout pattern
Spiky, weekend-dependent
Smoother, mid-week loaded, predictable
Landlord stress
High - constant noise and complaint risk
Low - vetted guests, longer commitments
Worried about parties or damage? You shouldn't be. Talk to us about the minimum-stay rule we'd put on your Derby property - three free ways to start below.
Three ways to get started - choose what works for you
Get started in days, not months
Derby landlords are live and earning within a week.
48 hrs
To onboard
From signed agreement to listing draft ready for review.
7 days
Average go-live
Photos, listings and pricing live across every platform.
13% → 14%
Flat fee, no tie-ins
13% first 3 months, 14% after. No VAT, cancel any month with 30 days notice.
Three ways to get started - choose what works for you
✨ Trusted across every platform
Airbnb Host
Verified active host
Google 4.9★
Verified reviews
Booking.com Partner
Official UK partner
Booking Genius
Premier partner
Fully insured
Up to £5m public liability
Airbnb AirCover
£1m host liability included
Security camera
Fitted on every listing
Who we host
Some of the clients we host in Derby.
We do not rely on weekend tourists alone. Our strongest revenue comes from a mix of corporate, contractor, NHS, insurance and leisure guests - all with a minimum stay of 2-3 nights or more. No one-night bookings, no parties.
Loss adjuster placements
Insurance & Displaced Families
Households displaced by fire, flood or refurb works. We bill the loss adjuster direct and handle every extension without fuss.
Best for: Open-ended, billed to the adjuster
Relocations & project teams
Business & Corporate
Relocations, consultants and project teams from Derby's biggest employers (Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Alstom). Professional, flexible, fully serviced.
Best for: Weeks to months, corporate billed
Locums, nurses & relocations
NHS & Healthcare
Locum doctors, agency nurses and visiting clinical staff for Royal Derby Hospital and the wider University Hospitals trust. Quiet, clean, walkable - and easy to extend.
Best for: 7 nights minimum, often 4-12 weeks
Weekend breaks & city visitors
Leisure & Tourism
Couples and families exploring Derby, plus Pride Park and Derby Arena visitors. Minimum-stay rules keep parties and one-night bookings out.
Best for: 2-3 night minimum, never one-nighters
Flexible 1-3 month lets
Short & Medium Stays
Anything from a few weeks to a few months - relocations, sabbaticals, between-homes. Priced to fill the calendar with the right guests.
Best for: Dynamically priced, longer-stay friendly
What we manage
We manage all types of short-lets.
From city-centre apartments to countryside cottages, we look after every kind of UK home. The four below are just a small selection of what we manage.
Suburbs · Family-sized
Houses
Three to five bedroom homes across Derby's residential suburbs. Perfect for relocations, families and longer corporate stays.
City centre · Walkable
Apartments
One and two bedroom apartments in the Cathedral Quarter and Cathedral Green. Ideal for professionals on medium-length stays.
Design-led · 5-star
Luxury & Unique
Penthouses, design-led townhouses and one-of-a-kind homes. Managed to a true 5-star standard for discerning long-stay guests.
Portfolios · End-to-end
Apartment blocks
Entire blocks managed end-to-end. The ideal partner for landlords and developers with multiple units in one building.
Plus cottages, countryside retreats, mews houses, townhouses, new-builds and more - if it's a UK home, we can manage it.
Ready when you are
Ready to hand over your Derby property?
Send us your postcode and a few details. A real Derby specialist replies shortly - no obligation, no sales pitch.
Hands-free management
Make your Derby Airbnb hands-free.
We're not your average management agent. We specialise in high-performing short-let and Airbnb properties, bringing together professional hospitality, powerful tech and local Derby market expertise.
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Screening
We thoroughly screen every guest to keep your property respected and secure. ID checks, behaviour history and a signed rental agreement before any booking is accepted.
- ID verification on every guest
- Behaviour history cross-checked
- Security camera fitted at entrance
- Rental agreement signed pre-arrival
Three ways to get started - choose what works for you
What's included with Derby managementFrom 13% with no VAT.
From 13% with no VAT.
Everything below is in.
- 💬 24/7 guest communication & vetting
- 📈 Dynamic pricing tuned to Derby events
- 📸 Professional photography & styling
- 🛏️ Hotel-grade linen and laundry
- 🧹 Departure cleans and mid-stay turnovers
- 🔧 Maintenance triage and trusted contractors
- 🌐 Listing on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia
- 📄 Monthly itemised statement, line by line
- 💸 Direct payout to your bank account
- 🔑 Key handling and smart-lock setup
Simple, commission-based pricing
From 13% of your rental revenue.
13% for your first 3 months, 14% after. No VAT, no setup, no tie-ins. Cancel any month with 30 days notice - we earn it every payout.
How it works
From enquiry to first booking in 7 days.
A simple, 4-step onboarding for Derby landlords - we do the heavy lifting from day one.
01
💬 Send a quick enquiry
WhatsApp, call, or use the form. We reply the same day with realistic Derby earnings - no pushy sales script.
02
📷 Property onboarding
We visit, photograph, style and write the listing. We set up keys, smart locks, linen and the full operations stack.
03
🌐 Go live on 60+ platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and direct corporate channels - all priced dynamically against Derby demand.
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🛎️ 24/7 management & payouts
We run guest comms, cleaning, maintenance and reporting. You get a transparent monthly statement and direct payout.
Manage my Derby property
Tell us about your Derby property.
Send your postcode and a few quick details. A real Derby specialist replies shortly with rate estimates, occupancy forecast and exactly how we would manage it - no jargon, no sales pitch.
- No obligation, no pushy sales call
- We will be in touch shortly from a real person
- Based on real Derby booking data
NEW CLIENT OFFER - limited time
£0 onboarding for new Derby clients. 13% for the first 3 months.
We're waiving onboarding fees and running our lowest-ever management rate for new owners who sign up before the end of next month. No VAT. No hidden extras. No tie-in periods.
Onboarding
£0
Others typically charge £250 - £350
First 3 months
13%
Introductory management fee
Thereafter
14%
No VAT. Cancel any month.
Full short-let management, end-to-end
Multi-platform listing (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
Dynamic pricing, updated daily
Hotel-grade cleaning and linen
24/7 guest support, under 15 minute response
Zero onboarding fee for new sign-ups
No VAT on management fees
No 12-month lock-in, cancel any month
Offer applies to new clients only. Signed agreements must be dated before the end of next month.
Why owners choose a smaller team
More focus on your Derby property. Less spread thin.
The larger management companies grow by adding properties. We grow by looking after the ones we already have. It's a different model, and it shows up in the details.
A hand-picked client list
We only take on properties we believe will genuinely perform. If it's not the right fit, we'll say so - up front.
More attention on your property
We're deliberately small. Fewer clients means your listing, calendar and guests get the focus larger franchises can't offer.
A direct line, not a call centre
You'll speak to the same team that onboards and runs your property. No account manager churn, no ticketing systems.
One team, onboarding through hosting
No handoffs between departments. The people who launch your listing are the people running it 12 months later.
Not a franchise
We aren't spread across hundreds of listings or franchisees. Every property is managed directly by our core team.
Who are we?
Airbnb Management Company in Derby
We are a dynamic and innovative Airbnb management company with expertise in hospitality, interior design and marketing. Specialising in Airbnb, Booking.com and other serviced accommodation platforms, we offer top-tier management services across Derby.
Many landlords, Airbnb hosts and property owners find it challenging to manage their properties effectively due to limited time, resources or systems. That's where we step in.
Whether you need support with time management, design, online presence or marketing, PILOT MY PROPERTY® is here to help. Our mission is to help landlords, investors and property owners in Derby maximise their property's potential - without the hassle of daily management.
The Derby short-let market
Why Derby works for short-lets.
Derby is a Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier town - one of the most consistent contractor short-let markets in the UK, with very limited premium supply.
Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Toyota Burnaston and Alstom (Bombardier) drive constant engineering demand.
Pride Park, Derby County and Derby Arena lock in weekend event peaks.
Derby Cathedral Quarter and Quad anchor steady leisure traffic.
Royal Derby Hospital adds reliable NHS and relocation base demand.
Major Derby demand drivers we host for
Rolls-RoyceToyota BurnastonAlstomRoyal Derby Hospital
The Derby short-let market 2026
Derby is one of the UK's most under-supplied short-let markets.
Derby is a Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Alstom town - one of the most consistent engineering contractor short-let markets in the UK. Premium supply is genuinely limited, so well-run stock near the Cathedral Quarter and Pride Park stays full mid-week with project teams and fills weekends with Derby County fixtures, Derby Arena events and East Midlands leisure.
7+ nights
Stay length we target
Aerospace and automotive project stays
Engineering + events
Guest mix
Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Alstom, Pride Park
Daily, AI-driven
Pricing model
Derby County fixture calendar baked in
Airbnb · Booking · Direct
Booking channels
Plus VRBO, Expedia and corporate pipelines
Every Derby property we manage runs to our long-stay model - 7-night minimum or more by default, no one-night bookings, vetted guests on every booking.
Talk to the Birmingham team
Get your free Derby property assessment in 30 minutes.
No tie-ins. No setup fees. 30 days notice to cancel. Friendly Derby team on call 7 days a week.
Why landlords in Derby choose us
The Derby Airbnb management company landlords actually recommend.
01
Rolls-Royce & Toyota pipelines
Long-stay relationships with Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Toyota Burnaston and Alstom contractor teams - the multi-week project beds the area is short on.
02
Pride Park & Derby Arena
Fixture and event pricing baked in months ahead - we never under-price a Derby County weekend or Derby Arena event.
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Royal Derby Hospital relocations
Direct relationships with locum agencies and NHS relocation teams - reliable mid-week beds at premium rates.
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Cathedral Quarter leisure base
Walk-to-everything stock around the Cathedral Quarter, Quad and Intu - genuine leisure ADR layered on top of corporate demand.
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Transparent, no tie-in fee
One flat management fee. No setup costs, no hidden mark-ups. Cancel any month with 30 days notice.
Talk to a real Derby specialist
See what your Derby property could earn this year.
Property types we manage in Derby
Built for every kind of Derby property.
From city-centre apartments to family townhouses, our Derby short-let team has run them all - and knows the price point each one deserves.
Cathedral Quarter apartments
1-2 bed flats walking distance to the Cathedral Green, Quad and Intu - our highest-volume Derby stock.
Pride Park apartments
Modern flats serving Derby County fixtures, the conference park and longer corporate stays.
Allestree & Darley Abbey townhouses
Family-sized homes for longer relocations and university visitors.
Sinfin & Burnaston contractor lets
Whole-house stock for Toyota and Rolls-Royce contractor crews on multi-week projects.
City Centre penthouses
Top-floor flats for engineering corporates and weekend leisure pairs.
Suburban family homes
Larger 3-4 bed houses for longer family relocations into the Derby catchment.
Areas we cover in Derby
Neighbourhoods we know block by block.
We tune pricing, photography and guest targeting to the exact pocket of Derby your property sits in.
City Centre / Cathedral Quarter
Walk to Intu, Quad and station.
Pride Park
Football, conference and corporate park.
Allestree & Darley Abbey
Family relocations, longer stays.
Sinfin / Burnaston
Toyota and Rolls-Royce contractor base.
No obligation, no sales pitch
Want a free Derby earnings estimate shortly?
The numbers
Normal AST vs doing short lets in Derby.
An income comparison from a traditional AST vs short lets / Airbnb in Derby. Based on a 2-bed apartment rented at £1,150 market rate.
Typical AST
Long-let / monthly tenant
Monthly income from rent£1,150
Mortgage£620
Agent / management fee£115 (10%)
Total after expenses£415
Doing short lets / Airbnb
Same property. More income.
Monthly income from rent£2,450
Mortgage£620
Our management fee£318.50 (13%)
Total after expenses£1,511.50
Extra income / month
+£1,096.50
That’s roughly 3.6x more cash in your pocket every month - before annual upside.
Example only - based on a 2-bed Derby apartment let at £1,150 long-let market rate. Actual income depends on location, season and listing quality.
Run the numbers on your property
Get a free Derby revenue projection - back to you shortly.
No tie-ins. No setup fees. 30 days notice to cancel. Friendly Derby team on call 7 days a week.
Who we work with
We manage all types in Derby.
Whether it’s your home, a portfolio of investment units, or an asset you can’t be on the ground for - we run it like an operator, not an agent.
Homeowners & landlords
Turn your Derby home or second home into a reliable income stream. Maximise yield with the flexibility of short lets instead of tying yourself to long-term tenants.
Talk to usInvestors & portfolio holders
Optimise ROI across single units or whole blocks across Derby and the East Midlands - consistent revenue growth, one operator running the entire portfolio.
Talk to usExpats & frequent travellers
Away from your Derby property for months at a time? We run everything end-to-end so your asset earns while you're abroad - one point of contact, one monthly statement.
Talk to usWhat’s included
Everything we handle for your Derby property.
One transparent fee. No tie-ins. Cancel any month with 30 days’ notice.
Transparent fee No tie-ins Cancel any month Insurance backed
Multi-platform listing (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Expedia)
Professional photography & styling
Dynamic, market-aware pricing
24/7 guest comms & vetting
Self-check-in & smart-lock setup
Hotel-standard cleaning rota
Linen, towels & restock service
Maintenance & contractor management
Fire risk assessment & short-let compliance
Direct corporate & contractor bookings
Damage protection & guest deposits
Live owner dashboard & monthly statements
The Complete Service
The complete short-let management Derby service
We handle the entire process for you - from helping with interior design to listing your property and maximising its rental income through short-term rentals in Derby.
Over 6 Years of Hosting / Operating
Extensive experience and a proven track record managing short-term rental properties and Airbnb's across the UK.
Dynamic Pricing Strategies
Advanced pricing tools that maximise revenue by adjusting rates to market trends, demand and local events.
Only a WhatsApp away
Unlike larger franchise firms, we're a small independent company - you can reach us easier and faster.
Software Access / View Bookings
View your property live, see bookings, block off dates and track earnings - all from your phone.
Full short-let management in Derby
Everything included from 13%.
13% for your first three months, then 14% after - no VAT, no setup, no tie-ins, no hidden charges on cleaning or maintenance. One flat management fee covers setup, guests, reporting and property care.
No VAT No long contracts Leave whenever Multi-property discount
Setup & listing
- Listing creation + property description
- Professional photography & styling
- Marketing on Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO & Expedia
- Direct-booking channel (0% commission)
- Dynamic, market-aware pricing
- Personalised guest guidebook & welcome pack
- Interior design & staging support
- Smart-lock & self check-in setup
Guest & operations
- Management of all guest communication (24/7)
- Guest vetting, ID + signed T&Cs on every booking
- Security deposit collected before entry
- Key management & emergency contact
- Housekeeping & hotel-standard cleaning
- Organising fresh hotel linen & changeovers
- Replenishment of toiletries, teas, coffees, towels
- Bookings for short-term & long-term contractors
Reporting & property care
- Monthly management reports in your inbox
- Transparent financial reporting, line by line
- Maintenance, damage & repair management
- Periodic property inspections
- Fire risk assessment, smoke & CO alarms
- Free Smartcam at entry on every onboard
- Live owner dashboard
- Marketing & social-media promotion
Pricing
13%
first 3 months · then 14% · no VAT
- No setup fees
- No tie-ins, leave any time
- 30 days notice to cancel
- Multi-property discount
Services we offer in Derby
Specialist short-let packages, tailored to Derby demand.
Recent work
Refurbs & managed properties.
A look at properties we've designed, refurbished and now manage in Derby and across the UK.
Stay types in Derby
Who we accommodate in Derby.
Bespoke serviced accommodation for contractors, NHS staff, corporate teams, relocations and families across Derby.
- Contractors
- NHS & Medical
- Corporate
- Relocations
- Family & Leisure
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Guest types
covered in Derby
covered in Derby
Serviced accommodation
Hotel-standard
Contractors
Flexible terms, hotel-standard service in Derby.
NHS & Medical
Flexible terms, hotel-standard service in Derby.
Corporate
Flexible terms, hotel-standard service in Derby.
Relocations
Flexible terms, hotel-standard service in Derby.
Family & Leisure
Flexible terms, hotel-standard service in Derby.
Three ways to get started - choose what works for you
Built for every owner
Whoever you are in Derby, we've handled it.
Single units, full portfolios, new-build blocks or overseas ownership - the operating model adapts so Derby owners get the same hands-off service either way.
Single property owner
You own one Derby property and want it to perform - without managing guests, cleaners or pricing yourself. We take over fully and pay you monthly.
- Full hands-off management
- Live owner dashboard
- Cancel any month
Why owners switch to us
How we compare in Derby.
A side-by-side look at what's included with PILOT MY PROPERTY versus going DIY or signing with a generic agency.
| What's included | PILOT MY PROPERTY | Self-managed | Other agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onboarding fee | £0 | n/a | £250 - £350 |
| Management fee (first 3 months) | 13% · No VAT | n/a | 15 - 20% + VAT |
| Management fee thereafter | 14% · No VAT | n/a | 15 - 20% + VAT |
| Multi-platform listing (Airbnb, Booking, VRBO, Expedia) | Often Airbnb only | ||
| Dynamic pricing engine, updated daily | Static weekly review | ||
| 24/7 guest response, <15 min average | Whenever you're free | 9–5 only | |
| Professional photography & styling | Sometimes extra | ||
| Hotel-standard cleaning + linen | DIY rota | Variable | |
| Compliance, gas, EICR, fire safety | Your responsibility | Charged extra | |
| Direct corporate & contractor pipeline | |||
| Damage cover & guest deposit handling | Capped | ||
| Transparent monthly statement | Quarterly | ||
| No tie-ins, cancel any month | n/a | 12-month lock-in |
How it works in Derby
From first call to live & earning - live as soon as you are ready.
- 01
Property review
We assess your property, postcode and target guest profile - and project realistic monthly revenue.
- 02
Onboarding & styling
Photography, listing copy, smart-lock setup, compliance checks and onboarding to our pricing engine.
- 03
Go live - fast
As soon as we have the keys we book the photographer. Once photos are back, your listing goes live across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and Expedia - often within 24-48 hours.
- 04
Live management
24/7 guest comms, hotel-standard cleaning, dynamic pricing, maintenance - all handled, all transparent.
- 05
Owner reporting
Live owner dashboard, monthly statements, transparent fees and a dedicated account lead on WhatsApp.
Ready to launch
Start earning more from your Derby property - live as soon as you are ready.
No tie-ins. No setup fees. 30 days notice to cancel. Friendly Derby team on call 7 days a week.
Frequently asked
Derby short-let questions, answered.
Earnings in Derby depend on property type, finish, location and season. We provide a tailored revenue projection after a free, no-obligation property assessment.
No obligation · No pressure
Get your free Derby revenue projection.
Tell us about your property. We'll come back to you shortly with what it could realistically earn - and exactly what we'd do to get it there.
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