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.
Your property at-a-glance. See what’s happening, what you’re earning, and your overall rating - feeling in control has never been this simple.
Check out who’s staying, and open or close dates on your calendar at the touch of a button. It’s your hosts’ home, so use it however and whenever you want to.
Earnings analysis made easy. We all need to see figures, so view detailed breakdowns over months and years, and track your guest reviews too.
Housekeepers upload photos of every clean, so you can rest easy knowing the property looks great. They’ll also send a check-out condition report to your support team.
Observe, review, and action any property issues all in one place. Or set up your host preferences if you’d like us to deal with problems right away.
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KwaZulu-Natal, known for its stunning coastlines and vibrant tourist appeal, presents lucrative opportunities for holiday let investments. Key locations such as Durban and Dolphin Coast lead the way with strong potential returns. For instance, a 1-bedroom property in Dolphin Coast boasts an estimated annual revenue of R222,548 with an average daily rate (ADR) of R1,148 and an occupancy rate of 53%. Durban follows closely with potential earnings of R155,864, an ADR of R816, and an occupancy rate of 52%.
Other cities like Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay also show promise. Pietermaritzburg, with an ADR of R482 and 59% occupancy, could generate R103,654 annually, while Richards Bay sees an annual revenue of R126,790 at an ADR of R625 and a 56% occupancy rate. Meanwhile, South Coast offers a higher ADR of R1,328, although with a lower occupancy rate of 28%, contributing to a projected annual revenue of R134,882.
These estimates, based on 1-bedroom, 1-bath properties, highlight the diverse opportunities across KwaZulu-Natal for short-term rental investments.
KwaZulu-Natal is a top destination for holiday lets and short-term rentals, with stunning coastal cities and vibrant tourist spots. This region offers significant opportunities for property owners to capitalise on its tourism-driven economy.
Whether you're hosting in the bustling city of Durban or along the scenic Dolphin Coast, property owners can expect excellent returns. Our experienced team at Houst is ready to assist you with every aspect of property management, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for both guests and property owners.
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.
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.
Let our team take care of your property - while you sit back and watch your earnings come in.