Fast-track your
short-let management game with Houst.

Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started with short-lets, unlock exponential growth with the Houst Partnership.

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Launch with confidence:

We’ll set you up for long-term success in the short-lets market with a starter portfolio of five property leads.

Our partnership track-record:
5x

The average property portfolio growth after 1 year in business

£200k

The income our top-performing partners generate after less than 2 years in the business

20%

The average commission our partners make on each guest booking

5x

The average property portfolio growth after 1 year in business

£200k

The income our top-performing partners generate after less than 2 years in the business

20%

The average commission our partners make on each guest booking

Why partner with Houst?

We’re the world’s leading Airbnb management company, with over 6,400 properties in 19 cities around the world. From Cornwall to Rio to Sydney, we’re looking for global partners to help make hosting a possibility for everyone, everywhere.

Be your
own boss

Call the shots, grow your own portfolio of properties, and manage meaningful relationships with your own loyal customers. We’ll be with you the whole way.

Join a $80 billion industry

With homesharing on the rise, Airbnb has a market cap of $80 billion in March 2023. Areas like Cornwall have seen strong growth and are expecting a ‘staycation boom’.

Proven results with expert partners

Take our blueprint and easy-to-use technology, and efficient, scalable operations. For every challenge you’ll face, we’ll have been there before and we’ll be here to help you too.

What's in it for you?

Stronger revenues. Higher commission.

Tap into higher revenues for homeowners and bigger commissions for you. Powered by our short- to mid-term lets strategy and OccuMax pricing algorithm, your portfolio can earn from 30% to 56% more. Guaranteeing you outperform the Airbnb average.

Fuel your business for the future.

Houst creates opportunities to grow your client base. By helping more homeowners open up to the opportunity of Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms, you'll fast-track the growth of your short-term letting portfolio. Quality at scale with proven technology, designed to manage thousands of bookings at once.

Peace of mind with 5 - star support.

No late night guest calls or lost-key emergencies, we offer around-the-clock guest support, freeing you up to focus on the growth of your business. Receive expert guidance from experienced partners, stress-tested by 370,000+ guest bookings.

Industry-pioneering technology

Our technology has been innovating the forefront of short-let management since day one. Stress-tested by over a third of a million bookings, we’ve built proprietary systems and fully-automated processes to take care of everything, providing unparalleled productivity and returns on property investments.

2015

Founding
year

370,000+

Completed
bookings

£112M+

Revenue earned
for our hosts

6,439

Globally managed
properties

Who can become a partner?

We’re open to anyone already operating or wanting to kickstart their short-lets business. Depending on whether your circumstances, we’ve got two partnership paths:

Aspiring
property manager

Zero property portfolio, but a lot of ambition to grow one.
Passion for property management and short-lets.
Desire to be part of a leading  global brand.
STARTER PATH

Experienced
property manager

Existing portfolio of loyal homeowner clients.
Locally established property management operations.
Your own regional brand recognition.
SCALE-UP PATH
Not sure this is for you? See homeowner’s product.

Focus on your strengths:

We’ll run the majority of operations in the background, so you can focus on great service and building excellent relationships.

– Houst does
– Partner does
Build the
national brand
Sync property
listings
Price
optimisation
24/7 guest
support
Automatically
schedule cleans
Provide qualified
leads if required
Integrate listings
with our systems
Maximise
occupancy
Manage check-in
solutions
Maintain the
housekeeping app
Run local
marketing campaigns
Maintain property
database
Develop letting
strategies
Guest vetting
and screening
Maintenance
automation
Close the sales with
new leads
Carry out
onboarding meetings
Manage ongoing
host relationships
Communicate with
our guest team
Daily housekeeping communication

Local partnerships,
backed globally.

Use your entrepreneurial flair and local knowledge to build great relationships with clients and grow your business beyond its reach. We’ll provide you with the operational support of the world’s largest short-let management company.

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Unbeatable market value

Unlike others, we believe in setting our partners up for success from day one. that’s why we’ll provide a starter property portfolio and flexible payment options to get you and your holiday-let business off to the best start.

Other franchise options
Starter property portfolio
5 properties
-
Upfront payment
£9,500 + VAT
£18,000-£30,000 + VAT
Contract length
3 years
5 years
Revenue optimisation
30-56% more than Airbnb average
Average Airbnb returns
Marketing strategy
Bespoke strategy
Undifferentiated
Commission Fee
4.5% / booking
4.5% / booking
Support
Dedicated business partner
Standard
Regions covered
Worldwide
Specific UK postcodes

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Hassle-free payment process

Getting paid has never been easier with Houst! Our secure online payment system ensures that both you and your clients get paid instantly, seamlessly.

Partner earnings

Our technology allows us to automate all of the administration and monthly invoicing.

Homeowner payouts

Our technology allows us to automate all of the administration and monthly invoicing.

Maximise profit with Houst

From luxurious properties to ones in need of some love, we know how to best price short-let listings, but also what it takes to make them stand out.

From £89
to £174/night

Getting started only takes 3 steps:

It is incredibly quick and easy to get started. From the initial discovery call, it takes less than 10 days before you are fully set up and ready to go.

1

Tell us about yourself

Take the first step towards becoming your own boss. Submit your contact information and complete an initial screening call with our Partnership team.

2

Learn from experienced partners

Attend our discovery day to learn about all the ins and outs of managing short-term rental properties, sign the partnership agreement, and receive top-notch training from our industry experts.

3

Focus on what you do best

Use your entrepreneurial flair and local knowledge to build great relationships with your clients and grow your portfolio. In return, we’ll provide you with all the background support you need to succeed.

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Trusted by 1000s
of homeowners:

“I have used Houst for about six years and in that whole time they have never let me down. They monitor every guest that comes in. They arrange the cleaning and maintenance if required. The service is without fault.”

Leigh B, host since 2018

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Here’s all you need to know about
Houst Partnership.

What experience do I need?

There’s certainly no need for previous experience in the property industry. All you need is an entrepreneurial drive, a willingness to invest time and effort into building a successful business. How much will I earn each month?

You earning potential is limitless, as long as you have the drive and determination to work hard. You can find out more about what earnings you are likely to make in your first year here (link to another page) or by getting in touch with our team.

What is the training like?

We’ll invite you to a week-long online training course led by our experts in Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. Our course will give you a thorough understanding of our tech and processes, and prepare you with effective strategies for your location.

What territories are available?

We don’t have any territorial limits and are available worldwide. Please get in touch to discuss the specifics or your region.

Still have questions?
Chat to our team to find out more about becoming a partner with Houst.

Ready to get started? We'll support you the whole way and help make your holiday-let business a success.

Register your interest to find out more about becoming a Houst Partner:

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