Full-service Airbnb management in Forest Hill from 14%. Family homes on quiet streets near Canterbury Road and Forest Hill Chase, with steady demand all year. Get a free estimate

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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Forest Hill home on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Stayz and Google, then optimise each listing and sync calendars so you capture demand across every channel. Visiting families, business guests and travellers who want a quieter base in the eastern suburbs book through several platforms, with the busiest run from December to March.
A two-bedroom short-term rental in Forest Hill earns around A$212 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near A$54,000 a year before costs. Forest Hill sits about 19 km east of the CBD, with buses along Canterbury Road and Springvale Road and trains from nearby Nunawading and Blackburn stations. Our readings ran from A$188 on Springvale Road to A$232 on Canterbury Road. See our guide to how much you can earn on Airbnb in Melbourne.



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.
Managing an Airbnb in Forest Hill means pricing, guest messages, cleans and maintenance, every week. Houst handles all of it from 14% for full-time management or 20% for part-time, so you keep the income without the workload.
Before you list, check the rules that apply to your property. Forest Hill sits in the City of Whitehorse, and Victoria's statewide rules apply in full.
Levy. Victoria charges a 7.5% short-stay levy on stays of under 28 nights. Platforms such as Airbnb usually collect it, and your principal place of residence is exempt. Read our guide to the Victorian short-stay levy.
No night cap. Victoria has no statewide limit on how many nights a year you can let a home.
Owners corporations. Apartment buildings can ban short stays by special resolution, with 75% of lot owners in favour. A ban cannot apply to a lot that is the owner's or occupier's principal place of residence. Check your building's rules before you list.
Planning and tax. Confirm your address against the Melbourne planning scheme, especially in heritage overlay areas, and declare your rental income to the ATO. Full detail is in our Melbourne short-term rental rules guide.
Houst manages short-term rentals across Forest Hill, from the townhouses and units around Forest Hill Chase to the family homes on the quiet streets between Canterbury Road and Mahoneys Road. Family stays, business trips and visits to nearby Box Hill keep demand steady through the year.
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Whether you manage a family home near Forest Hill Chase, a townhouse off Canterbury Road or a unit close to Springvale Road, Houst adapts pricing and listing strategy to Forest Hill's year-round demand and its summer peak.

Abraham is a Melbourne-based business owner with more than 20 years of experience across restaurants, retail and technology services. That work has given him strong skills in customer service, problem-solving and running day-to-day operations, and a clear sense of how much communication, reliability and attention to detail matter when looking after a property and its guests.
As a Houst Operating Partner, Abraham helps property owners take the stress out of short-term rentals. He keeps homes well presented, responds quickly when issues come up and makes sure guests feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their stay.
Abraham speaks English and Mandarin, so he can support Chinese-speaking owners and guests. He is focused on building long-term relationships with property owners and getting the best possible results from each property while keeping guest standards high.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst Airbnb management in Forest Hill.




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Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.