Holiday-Let & Short-Term Rental Experts

Airbnb Management in Essex

Maximise your rental income in Essex — without the hosting stress. Our local team handles listing, dynamic pricing, guest support and cleaning, so your place stays booked and five-star.
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Bright living room with sofa and patterned cushions in a Essex apartment — hero image for Airbnb management.
Stylish rental property interior with free Airbnb management photography offer for new hosts

Complete Airbnb Management Service in Essex

LISTING MANAGEMENT
Multi-platform listings
Professional photography
Listing creation
Smart pricing
GUEST MANAGEMENT
Guest vetting
Guest check-ins
Linen and toiletries
24/7 support
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Cleaning
Maintenance
Insurance
Management software
Cleaning services included in complete Airbnb management service by top property managers.
Professional Airbnb management company preparing property for guests with hotel-style service.
Maintenance support included in Houst's Airbnb management service for hassle-free hosting.
Guest check-in coordination by trusted Airbnb management company for seamless experiences.
24/7 guest support included in our Airbnb management services for property owners and landlords.
commission-based pricing

from 14% of
your rental
revenue

Pricing tailored to your
property type & postcode.
From professional photography to 24/7 guest communications, our tailored solutions ensure your property's potential is fully realised.
24/7 guest support included in our Airbnb management services for property owners and landlords.
Cleaning services included in complete Airbnb management service by top property managers.
Professional Airbnb management company preparing property for guests with hotel-style service.
Maintenance support included in Houst's Airbnb management service for hassle-free hosting.
Guest check-in coordination by trusted Airbnb management company for seamless experiences.
Commission-based pricing
from 14% of your rental revenue

The commission is based on the property type and location

Booking platform logos — multi-listing strategy for Airbnb management Essex

List on Airbnb, Booking.com & more

By listing across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and more, Essex homes reach both business travellers (Chelmsford/Colchester) and leisure guests along the coast (Southend, Leigh-on-Sea). We price by day-of-week, season and events to lift visibility and keep occupancy steady.

Earn More from Your Essex Airbnb

Choose Houst for Essex and turn pro: dynamic pricing, pro photography, 24/7 guest comms and automated ops. We use minimum-stay rules smartly to boost ADR on peak dates and fill gaps mid-week — more revenue with less work.
Find out how much you can earn ↓
Houst dashboard screenshot — Airbnb management Essex software

Why Essex Hosts Choose Houst

The team is professional

The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.

Weichun Chen
Houst and their manager

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.

Massimo Marinoni
My personal representative

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.

Mike Shaw
Very helpful staff

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.

Renee Colwell
Takes the hard work out of managing an Airbnb

The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.

Shane Dunn
I have had a brilliant experience

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.

Rachael

Get Started in Days, Not Months

Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.

BOOK A CALL
minute call
15
It all starts with a call.

We’ll tailor your letting strategy, arrange pro photography and create your platform listings.
BEGIN HOSTING
days to get set up
5
We’ll vet your guests and check them in. 


From hotel-quality linen to 5-star property cleans, we’ll take care of everything.
START EARNING
more than
long-lets
56%
Our dashboard shows bookings and income at a glance, and we forward payouts to your nominated bank account as they land.

Pay Only When You Earn

Essex pricing made simple: dynamic pricing, multi-platform marketing, pro photography and 24/7 guest support—performance-based fees from 14% (full-time) or 20% (part-time). No setup fees. Get a free earning estimate.

From 18% of your
rental revenue

For unlimited flexibility - use your property whenever you need to.
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 guest communication
  • Professional photography
Learn more

From 14%

Whether you're just getting started with short-let hosting or joining for the long term, there’s a plan just for you.
  • Houstkeeping
  • 24/7 guest communication
  • Professional photography
  • Maintenance
  • Smart pricing algorithm
  • Expert host support
  • Host dashboard
  • Direct booking platform
  • Smart check-in options

Short-Term Rental Insights for Essex

With ADR around £120 and 64% occupancy, well-run homes in Essex gross roughly £27,980/yr before fees and tax. Demand climbs through late spring and peaks in July. In peak weeks ADR typically runs ~25% above baseline — about £150/night — so keep Fri–Sun minimum stays tighter and relax mid-week to keep calendars full and lift overall RevPAR.
ADR
Occupancy
Revenue
£120
64%
£27,980
Best Months
Uplift
July
+25%
Summer highs (Jun–Aug) with July strongest; bumps around UK bank holidays, school half-terms, and local events (Chelmsford/Colchester festivals, race days, seaside weekends in Southend/Leigh-on-Sea). Jan–Feb softer; Sep–Nov steadier with business and university term-time demand.
Notes: ADR, occupancy, seasonality and uplift based on Houst portfolio & industry benchmarks.
‘Uplift’ = typical revenue improvement we see after professional setup and smart pricing, benchmarked across our portfolio and industry data.

Airbnb Rules & Regulations in Essex

Airbnb Management in 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.

Partnering with houst

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.

Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, is full of history and culture. Houst's Airbnb management can boost your rental profits by handling everything, from guest communication to marketing. We ensure a seamless, memorable stay for your guests while you enjoy hassle-free hosting in Colchester's historic charm.

An image of Houst partner Karlie for Essex. They are a part of the Houst Airbnb Management team Essex.

Meet Karlie, your local Essex expert.

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.

An image of Houst partner Karlie for Essex. They are a part of the Houst Airbnb Management team Essex.

Meet Karlie, your local Essex expert.

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 Hosting Questions, Answered

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How quickly can my property be listed?
How do you screen potential guests?
What ongoing costs will I have?
What if a guest has trouble accessing my home?
How quickly do you respond to guests?

Ready to make the most of your home, stress-free?

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.

Earnings uplift graphic comparing host revenue with Houst vs. self-managed in EssexNotification from Airbnb management app: new guest message received from Chris Jackson.Airbnb management dashboard alert: new clean request for 203 Thomas More Street on 06/08/2024.
Airbnb management software mobile dashboard displaying performance analytics, occupancy rates, and activity feed.

Houst: the best choice for earning big.

Unlock unprecedented earning potential, no matter where you are in Essex, with Houst by your side. Elevate your income like never before.

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Global company - local knowledge.

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.

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We operate in 12 countries around the world.