Maximise your income and minimise your stress with our expert Airbnb Management team in Essex. We handle every detail for you, from listing your property on Airbnb, Booking.com, and more, to optimising your rental income. Experience hassle-free short-term rentals with Essex's leading Airbnb management service.
Explore Houst’s comprehensive range of services designed to optimise your Airbnb management experience. From professional photography to advanced guest vetting, our tailored solutions ensure your property's potential is fully realised.
We'll showcase your property across multiple platforms, allowing you to manage your calendar seamlessly from one central location. Specialising in Airbnb management in Essex, our in-house platform is engineered to handle every aspect of each booking or tenancy, all while focusing on maximising your income.
We've developed a powerful property management software platform that places your home at the core of our innovative system. With our focus on short-term rentals, including specialised Airbnb management, our platform offers you a comprehensive view of your property's performance. You can easily monitor what's happening with your rental, track what you're earning, and view your overall rating. Our system integrates key aspects of property management, from occupancy rates to financial analytics, tailored specifically for short-term rental properties.
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.
Essex, with its unique blend of countryside charm and proximity to London, presents a lucrative opportunity for holiday let investments and short-term rentals. The county boasts an average daily rate (ADR) of £148.7 and an occupancy rate of 51%, enabling property owners to potentially garner an annual revenue of £27.8K from short-term rental properties.
This attractive financial prospect is bolstered by Essex's appeal to a diverse array of visitors, including leisure tourists drawn to its historical sites and natural beauty, as well as business travellers seeking a quieter alternative to the capital. The availability of efficient transport links to London and other major cities further ensures a steady influx of visitors throughout the year, enhancing the potential for sustainable returns in the holiday let market in Essex.
Our team specializes in top-notch short-term rental solutions across Essex, providing full Airbnb management services in key areas. This includes historic Colchester, lively Southend-on-Sea, modern yet tranquil Chelmsford, and scenic Maldon. Each location offers unique attractions, ensuring memorable stays for guests and profitable opportunities for property owners.
Colchester, known as Britain's oldest recorded town, is a treasure trove of history and culture in Essex. As a host in Colchester, partnering with Houst's Airbnb management services can significantly boost your rental profits. Our expert team focuses on comprehensive rental management, from engaging with guests to strategic marketing of your property. Rest easy knowing every aspect is expertly handled, ensuring your guests have a memorable and seamless experience in the historic charm of Colchester.
In the lively coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, famous for its long pier and vibrant seafront, Houst's Airbnb management services are the key to maximising your rental income. Our team is adept at handling all facets of your rental, ensuring top-notch guest interaction and effective property promotion. We take care of the details, allowing you to relax while your guests enjoy an exceptional stay amidst the coastal allure of Southend-on-Sea.
Chelmsford, a bustling city with a blend of urban and rural attractions, is an ideal spot for short-term rentals in Essex. Utilising Houst's Airbnb management services can elevate your hosting experience. Our professionals handle everything from guest communications to marketing your property, offering you peace of mind. Your guests are assured a delightful stay, experiencing the unique combination of modernity and tranquility that Chelmsford offers.
Brentwood, with its mix of urban energy and countryside serenity, offers a unique hosting opportunity in Essex. By employing Houst's Airbnb management services, you can enhance your rental's appeal. Our team expertly manages all rental aspects, ensuring effective guest interaction and property marketing. This allows you to enjoy the benefits of hosting without the stress, while your guests indulge in the diverse experiences Brentwood has to offer.
Basildon, a town blending modern amenities with rich cultural heritage, is a prime location for Airbnb rentals in Essex. With Houst's management services, maximise your property's potential. We take care of every rental detail, from guest relations to strategic marketing, ensuring a worry-free hosting experience. Your guests will enjoy a comfortable and engaging stay, exploring the unique charm of Basildon.
Houst offers comprehensive property management services for Airbnb hosts in Essex, delivering efficient property management solutions for short-term rentals in key locations like Chelmsford, Colchester, and Southend-on-Sea. Our expertise ensures your property thrives in the Airbnb market, providing peace of mind for property owners and a memorable experience for guests.
Whether you're just getting started with short-let hosting or joining for the long term, there’s a plan just for you.
For unlimited flexibility – use your property whenever you need to.
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learn moreGet a free estimate, then book a call to discuss your potential. Happy? We'll take it from there.
It all stats with a call. Check we’re a good fit, find out more about how we’ll tailor out letting strategy to you and if happy - we’ll onboard your property, take professional photos and create your platform listings.
Once you’re ready to start hosting, we’ll vet your guests and check them in. From hotel-quality linen to 5-star property cleans, we’ll take care of everything to make sure they leave you glowing reviews.
Our dashboard lets you see all your income and bookings at a glance, and we'll forward your earnings straight to your nominated bank account as soon as we receive them. It's time to take your property to the next level!
Join our growing community of happy hosts who have unlocked the full potential of their homes to gain financial freedom and peace of mind with Houst.
We are the world's largest property management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now in 19 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane.
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.
In order to ensure we provide consistent information to your guests, we ask that all communication goes through Houst. Your listing is hosted on Houst’s Airbnb account and our 24/7 guest experience team is available to respond to any and all guest queries via message or phone call. If you ever want to relay a specific message to one of your guests, please let us know and we’ll get in touch with them on your behalf.
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.
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 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.
In Bath, property owners must obtain planning permission from the local council before using their property as a short-term rental or holiday let. In some cases, changing a property's use from a residential dwelling to a short-term rental or holiday let may require planning permission.
Whilst hosting with us, you’ll remain covered by Airbnb’s AirCover - so you’ll still be insured for up to $1m damage protection and $1m liability insurance. We’ll also protect your property with GuardHog insurance, so you’ll be insured on multiple other booking sites.
If your property is damaged by a guest, we’ll take care of filing the claim on your behalf. It’s also good to know that AirCover will reimburse you within 2 weeks if the guest refuses to pay. We’ll also take care of repairing any damages if you’d like us to, or just let us know if you’d like to use your own contractors.
On average, it takes less than 10 days from when you book a call to your listing going live. This includes an in-person onboarding meeting, where we take you through how to use our digital dashboard and arrange a professional photography shoot. We’ll get the photos edited and create your listing across multiple platforms. Book an onboarding call with one of our expert advisors today.
Our comprehensive Airbnb management service in Essex takes care of all your housekeeping and cleaning needs, addressing the difficulties and challenges of maintaining a popular short-term rental.
We understand the time-consuming nature of cleaning and the inconvenience of last-minute changes and finding cleaners. With our service, we handle scheduling, supplies, and all aspects of housekeeping, allowing you to focus on other aspects of managing your property or enjoy personal time.
Our dedicated team ensures that your property is consistently clean and well-maintained, helping you earn more by attracting guests with a high standard of cleanliness. By entrusting us with your housekeeping responsibilities, we simplify your life as a host and enhance your rental's appeal while maximising your earnings.
We create captivating listings with appealing descriptions and high-quality photographs to showcase your property's unique features. By optimising your listing across popular booking platforms and implementing dynamic pricing strategies, we maximise visibility and ensure competitive rates. Additionally, targeted digital marketing campaigns, search engine optimisation, and excellent guest communication support further enhance your property's exposure and guest experience. Through this holistic approach, we aim to attract a consistent flow of bookings and help you achieve optimal rental performance.
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."
"Houst has been a game-changer for us, enabling my husband and I to expand our property portfolio effortlessly. Their personalised service lets us be hands-off yet fully in control, making property management seamless while we pursue our careers as musicians."
"Houst has been a game-changer for my Airbnb rentals, significantly boosting my income. Their user-friendly platform and comprehensive management services, covering everything from cleaning to guest interactions, make property management stress-free."
"Finding Houst has been like a godsend for my Airbnb venture. It's made the entire process really easy, from the onboarding to managing guests. Their seamless service has enabled me to host successfully without needing to invest my limited time. If it weren't for Houst, I wouldn't be hosting on Airbnb."
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."