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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Full-service Airbnb management in Melbourne. We handle pricing, listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Stayz, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning, while you keep the returns. Built for Melbourne owners who want the income from short-term rental without the day-to-day workload. See what your Melbourne property could earn
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Melbourne property across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Stayz and Google, then optimise each listing and sync calendars so you capture demand across every channel. Melbourne's mix of business travellers, international visitors and event guests means bookings come from multiple platforms year-round.
A two-bedroom short-term rental in central Melbourne earns around $308 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near $78,600 a year before costs. Melbourne is Australia's largest short-term rental market by booking volume and its most event-driven, with a calendar that keeps demand elevated across most of the year. A professionally managed listing consistently outperforms self-managed properties through dynamic pricing, faster guest response and the review volume that improves visibility on Airbnb and Booking.com.
Demand peaks sharply in January around the Australian Open, one of the world's largest tennis events, and again during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in March. The AFL finals season from September through October creates another concentrated demand window, as does the Melbourne Cup carnival in November. Between major events, Melbourne's strong cultural and food scene, alongside the Southbank arts precinct and the bayside suburbs of St Kilda and Port Melbourne, sustains a year-round base of domestic and international visitors.
Business demand from Melbourne's large CBD adds a reliable mid-week occupancy base throughout the working year, alongside visiting academics and prospective students at Melbourne's three major universities. That combination of event-driven peaks and consistent professional demand means a well-positioned property holds occupancy across all four seasons.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Houst works on a single commission, starting from 14% for full-time management and from 20% for part-time, set according to your property and its location. There are no setup fees and no monthly charges. You only pay when we secure a booking, so our earnings are tied directly to yours. That rate covers the full service: dynamic pricing, professional photography, listings across multiple platforms, guest vetting and communication, check-ins, cleaning and turnover coordination, and a dashboard that shows your earnings in real time. No hidden extras, no surprise line items, just one transparent percentage on the revenue we generate. For owners weighing up management against going it alone, or running more than one property, that structure keeps the maths straightforward: you can see your likely net return after our fee before committing a cent. Get your free estimate
Short-term rentals in Melbourne are regulated under Victoria's short-term rental accommodation framework. All properties used for short-term stays must be registered with the Victorian government's short-term rental portal and must meet the safety and amenity standards set out in the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct. Body corporate rules in apartment buildings may restrict or prohibit short-term letting, so owners should check their owners corporation rules before listing. Rental income from short-term rentals is taxable under Australian income tax rules and must be declared to the ATO. Land tax implications may also apply depending on how the property is used. Our team manages compliance as part of the service, and you can read the full detail in our guide to Melbourne's short-term rental rules.
We manage short-term rentals across Melbourne and its most popular inner suburbs. The CBD and Docklands precinct attract corporate travellers and international visitors, particularly around major events at the MCG and Melbourne Park. St Kilda is the city's most consistent short-term rental market, drawing beach visitors, festival guests and city breakers year-round. South Yarra and Fitzroy attract a mix of leisure guests drawn by the restaurants, boutiques and bar scenes, while Southbank suits guests who want arts and waterfront access. We also manage across St Kilda, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Richmond and Docklands. Houst also covers Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast.
Whether it’s a sleek CBD apartment or a character terrace in Fitzroy, our Melbourne specialists manage everything, marketing, dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest support, cleaning and maintenance, for a truly hands-free experience.
Read more: our Melbourne partner.
As a Partner with Houst, a leading short-term rental management company, Ankoosh helps property owners unlock the full potential of their homes through hassle-free hosting. Partnering with Houst allows Ankoosh to offer expert solutions in listing optimisation, guest management, and dynamic pricing—without the stress of day-to-day operations.
Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or looking to improve your existing setup, Ankoosh can guide you through the process and ensure your property generates strong returns.
As a Partner with Houst, a leading short-term rental management company, Ankoosh helps property owners unlock the full potential of their homes through hassle-free hosting. Partnering with Houst allows Ankoosh to offer expert solutions in listing optimisation, guest management, and dynamic pricing—without the stress of day-to-day operations.
Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or looking to improve your existing setup, Ankoosh can guide you through the process and ensure your property generates strong returns.
See how much more you could earn in Melbourne with Houst, dynamic pricing, higher occupancy and clear, real-time reporting in one dashboard. Track bookings and payouts end-to-end while we handle the ops.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
