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The commission is based on the property type and location




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.
Before you list, check the local rules. In Reading, compliance typically covers planning permissions, safety standards and tax reporting. See the full rules guide for details.
See the full guide for permits, caps and local nuances → Airbnb Rules Reading.
We manage short-term rentals across Reading’s most in-demand neighbourhoods—Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Whitley and Coley. Our local team handles listing creation, dynamic pricing, guest communications, housekeeping and compliance so your property stays visible, well-reviewed and consistently booked.

Whether it’s a riverside flat in Caversham or a family home in Earley, we deliver end-to-end Airbnb management throughout Reading—marketing, pricing, cleaning and 24/7 guest support—so you earn more with less effort.
Reading has no London-style 90-night cap. Planning consent may be needed if use changes to guest accommodation. Requirements can vary by property and area — check Reading Borough Council guidance. We’ll guide the basics.
Our commission is 14% for full-time and 20% for part-time management (of gross booking revenue). Pricing covers listing setup, dynamic pricing, guest comms, cleaning coordination and performance reporting.
With keys, photos and safety basics ready, we can go live within a week. Timelines may extend if building rules or any planning checks apply. We handle setup and pricing so bookings can start quickly.
We manage across RG postcodes — Reading town centre, Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Tilehurst, Whitley and Green Park. Share your postcode and property details to confirm coverage.
Provide keys, Wi-Fi and safety basics (alarms, gas/electrical checks), plus guest essentials. We arrange pro photos, create your listing, set pricing and manage bookings, guest comms and cleans.
An at-a-glance view of earnings potential. Hosts using Houst in similar cities often achieve significantly higher revenue thanks to multi-platform exposure and dynamic pricing.




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.