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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 and holiday let management in Oxford. We handle pricing, listings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning, while you keep the returns. Built for Oxford owners who want the income from short-letting without the day-to-day work. See what your Oxford property could earn
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Oxford 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 Oxford earns around £277 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near £70,700 a year before costs. Oxford combines year-round tourism with a strong academic calendar that gives it a more stable demand profile than many UK cities. 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 in late spring and summer, with June graduation weeks at Oxford University among the strongest booking periods of the year. Heritage breaks and visiting families fill autumn weekends, while the Christmas and New Year period delivers another reliable uplift. University term times add a consistent base of visiting academics, researchers and medical staff at the Oxford University Hospitals, ensuring occupancy holds across the quieter winter months.
That spread matters for owners. Bookings come from tourists and weekend city breakers arriving from London, visiting academics and researchers, medical staff at the Oxford University Hospitals, and business travellers at the city's science parks and pharmaceutical companies, so a central Oxford property rarely depends on a single type of guest. Occupancy holds steadier across the year than in more purely leisure-focused 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 Oxford sit under England's general short-term letting rules. The main planning consideration is whether the property is subject to any local conditions on change of use — Oxford city is not currently subject to the London-style 90-night cap, but local planning conditions can apply for certain property types and areas. Properties must meet fire-safety, gas and electrical standards, and buildings insurance should cover short-term occupancy. Rental income is taxable under HMRC rules and accurate records should be kept. The regulatory environment is evolving as the government introduces a 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 short-term let rules in England.
We manage short lets across Oxford city and the surrounding neighbourhoods. In the historic centre and the Victorian terraces of Jericho, demand runs close to year-round on the back of tourism and university events. Summertown to the north draws longer-stay academic and professional guests, while Headington suits visiting medical staff and researchers at the Churchill and John Radcliffe hospitals. Cowley's creative and student community attracts a younger mix of guests, and Botley provides a quieter option for families and longer-stay visitors. Wherever your property sits, our local team handles Airbnb management in Oxford from end to end, from listing and pricing through to cleaning and turnover. Houst also manages across London, Manchester and the wider United Kingdom.
Whether it is a period terrace in Jericho or a modern flat in Headington, our experienced team manages short-lets across Oxford. We handle listings, pricing, guest screening, cleaning and 24/7 support so hosting stays simple for you.
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As Houst’s Oxfordshire partner, HDR Property Enterprise brings the reassurance of the UK’s largest property management network together with the attention and accountability of a local team. We take care of every stage personally, from property maintenance to guests to clear, consistent communication with landlords. Backed by Houst’s proven systems and technology, we deliver the benefits of a national company through local managers who were born and raised in Oxfordshire. With experience across estate agency, property maintenance, and business development, we understand what landlords expect and what guests value. Our approach is hands-on and straightforward: reliable service, clear communication, and results that speak for themselves.
As Houst’s Oxfordshire partner, HDR Property Enterprise brings the reassurance of the UK’s largest property management network together with the attention and accountability of a local team. We take care of every stage personally, from property maintenance to guests to clear, consistent communication with landlords. Backed by Houst’s proven systems and technology, we deliver the benefits of a national company through local managers who were born and raised in Oxfordshire. With experience across estate agency, property maintenance, and business development, we understand what landlords expect and what guests value. Our approach is hands-on and straightforward: reliable service, clear communication, and results that speak for themselves.
How much could your Oxford home earn? Get a free estimate in minutes and compare local benchmarks.
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.
