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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Full-service Airbnb management in Newcastle. We handle pricing, listings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning, while you keep the returns. Built for Newcastle owners who want the income from short-letting without the day-to-day work. See what your Newcastle property could earn
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Newcastle property on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Google, then optimise each listing and sync the calendars so you capture demand across every channel and avoid double bookings, right through the year.
A two-bed short let in central Newcastle earns around £215 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near £54,800 a year before costs. Newcastle is a growing short-let market driven by Premier League football, major events and a thriving city-break scene that draws visitors from across the UK year-round. A professionally managed listing tends to pull ahead of a self-managed one through dynamic pricing, faster guest response and the review volume that lifts it up the rankings on Airbnb and Booking.com. Houst's pricing system adjusts your rates daily against live demand, local events and competitor supply, which is where much of that gap opens up.
Demand peaks during football season, when Newcastle United match days at St James' Park fill the city with supporters. The Great North Run in October is one of the most reliable single-event demand spikes in the UK calendar. Events at the Sage Gateshead and O2 City Hall add consistent midweek and weekend demand through autumn and spring. Newcastle is also one of the UK's most popular destinations for group weekend visits, which pushes Thursday-to-Saturday rates up reliably through the year.
That spread matters for owners. Bookings come from football fans, event visitors, weekend city breakers, business travellers and visiting academics at Newcastle and Northumbria universities, so a Newcastle property rarely depends on a single type of guest. Occupancy holds steadier across the year than in more purely seasonal markets, which protects annual yield and makes income easier to plan around.
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.
Houst works on a single commission, starting from 14% for full-time management and from 20% for part-time, set according to your property and its location. There are no setup fees and no monthly charges. You only pay when we earn you a booking, so our income is tied directly to yours. That rate covers the full service: dynamic pricing, professional photography, listings across multiple platforms, guest vetting and communication, check-ins, cleaning and turnover coordination, and a dashboard that shows your performance in real time. No hidden extras, no surprise line items, just one transparent percentage on the revenue we generate. For owners weighing up management against going it alone, or running more than one property, that structure keeps the maths simple: you can see your likely net return after our fee before committing a penny. Get your free estimate
Short lets in Newcastle fall under England's short-term letting regulations. Properties may require change-of-use planning permission under Use Class C5 depending on frequency of letting, and buildings in certain areas may be subject to Article 4 directions that remove permitted development rights for short-term lets. Fire safety, gas and electrical standards must be met, and buildings insurance should cover short-term occupancy. Rental income is taxable under HMRC rules and accurate records should be kept. The regulatory landscape is evolving as the government rolls out its national short-term let register. Our team manages compliance as part of the service, and you can read the full detail in our guide to Newcastle's Airbnb planning and C5 register requirements.
We manage short lets across Newcastle city centre and the surrounding areas. The Quayside draws visitors to the Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead and the riverside restaurants, making it one of the most consistently booked short-let locations in the city. Jesmond attracts longer-stay professionals and visiting academics, while Gosforth to the north serves business travellers and families. Gateshead, just across the Tyne, offers strong value and easy access to the Angel of the North. Newcastle Central Station, with direct trains to London, Edinburgh and Leeds, keeps the city accessible to domestic and international visitors year-round, which helps occupancy hold through quieter months. Wherever your property sits, our local team handles Airbnb management in Newcastle from end to end, from listing and pricing through to cleaning and turnover. Houst also manages across Manchester, Liverpool and the wider United Kingdom.
List your Newcastle property with us, get local expertise, multi-platform exposure and full-service operations to keep bookings strong year-round.
With decades of experience across buy-to-lets, HMOs, and commercial conversions, Tracy Cartland-Ward is known for a practical, no-nonsense approach and deep industry know-how. Having built a thriving property business in Yorkshire as a single mum, she’s become a trusted figure in the local property scene—respected for unlocking hidden value and delivering results for landlords. Today, Tracy teams up with her son, Olly, blending her hard-won expertise with his tech-driven energy. Together, they offer hands-free, high-performing short-term rental management for Sheffield and Newcastle, pairing rigorous operations with thoughtful guest experience.
Hosts choose Tracy because she brings extensive, hands-on experience across property types and offers down-to-earth, relatable guidance for landlords and investors. She focuses on maximising rental income while protecting assets and elevating guest satisfaction, translating strategy into measurable outcomes. Tracy’s reputation is built on genuine results, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to any challenge. For owners seeking a steady, expert partner in short-term rentals, she delivers a service that’s reliable, profitable, and refreshingly straightforward.
With decades of experience across buy-to-lets, HMOs, and commercial conversions, Tracy Cartland-Ward is known for a practical, no-nonsense approach and deep industry know-how. Having built a thriving property business in Yorkshire as a single mum, she’s become a trusted figure in the local property scene—respected for unlocking hidden value and delivering results for landlords. Today, Tracy teams up with her son, Olly, blending her hard-won expertise with his tech-driven energy. Together, they offer hands-free, high-performing short-term rental management for Sheffield and Newcastle, pairing rigorous operations with thoughtful guest experience.
Hosts choose Tracy because she brings extensive, hands-on experience across property types and offers down-to-earth, relatable guidance for landlords and investors. She focuses on maximising rental income while protecting assets and elevating guest satisfaction, translating strategy into measurable outcomes. Tracy’s reputation is built on genuine results, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to any challenge. For owners seeking a steady, expert partner in short-term rentals, she delivers a service that’s reliable, profitable, and refreshingly straightforward.
Dynamic pricing and targeted distribution lift booking pace and ADR — helping your Newcastle property earn more with less effort.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 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.
