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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. Outside London there’s no blanket 90-day cap, but you must meet planning, safety and tax requirements.
See the full guide for permits, caps and local nuances → Airbnb Rules Essex.
We manage short-term rentals across Essex, combining local market know-how with end-to-end hosting. From Colchester and Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, and Basildon, we handle listing creation, dynamic pricing, guest communications, housekeeping and compliance — so your place stays booked and five-star.

Whether it’s a seafront flat in Southend or a family home in Chelmsford, our local team takes care of everything — marketing, pricing, cleaning and guest support—so you earn more, stress-free. Get your free estimate.

With years of experience in property management and professional photography, Karlie brings her expertise to Houst. Specialising in property lets and management, she ensures your property is showcased at its best with top-notch photos, guaranteeing maximum occupancy rates. Her commitment to customer care is evident in her pursuit of a consistent 5-star service.
Karlie's journey into alternative accommodations started when she sought different ventures for her family. Falling in love with the convenience of booking through platforms like Airbnb, she embraced the individual experiences they offer. Now, as part of Houst, Karlie continues to fuel her passion for hospitality, ensuring every guest receives an exceptional experience.
We can have your property up and running in under a week. The amount of time it takes to list your property will depend on how quickly you can provide us with key information. If you’re committed to the process, it’ll take no time at all.
There are three key steps to our guest vetting process. Firstly, we always use official ID verification software to check that your guests are genuine. If the booking is taken through Airbnb, this is done through Airbnb’s own verification process. If the booking is through another platform, we use a third-party verification platform - giving you peace of mind (and more bookings!) when listing on multiple platforms.
Secondly, we use an application programming interface when taking payments from guests, allowing us to automatically identify any fraudulent activity. And lastly, our expert team is trained in identifying potential red flags. Our pros manually cross-reference guest details to triple-check a potential guest is genuine before accepting a booking.
15% (plus VAT/GST) of your total income goes to Airbnb. We charge our management fee (plus VAT/GST) on your gross platform earnings. This includes the booked nights and the cleaning fee.Our team will provide you with a property essentials checklist during the onboarding process which includes an initial stock of cleaning supplies and essentials for guests such as toilet paper, bin liners and toiletries. Our cleaning team will replenish these essentials as needed and items will be charged back at cost.
The guest covers the cost of the cleaning fee (which includes laundry) when making a reservation at your property. The cleaning fee is passed through to our suppliers (cleaners and laundry companies).
We provide guests with the check-in details via the platform, email and SMS leading up to the check-in. In the unlikely event that the guest has trouble getting into the home, we have guest services available 24/7 to help talk them through it.
As a general rule, we aim to respond to guests within 1 hour during business hours. This can be slightly delayed in the morning as we deal with enquiries received during the previous night. We also have on-call team members to help with any urgent guest matters outside of normal hours.
See what your place could earn in Essex. Our data-driven pricing and multi-listing approach help hosts outperform DIY — get your free estimate in minutes.





We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 35 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.