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.
Don’t leave your property empty, let Houst short-term let around your property viewings. It takes on average 133 days in London to complete the selling journey. In that time we estimate we can earn you over £13,000+.
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Selling a home can be a big undertaking, with a lot of paperwork,
inspections, and approvals affecting the amount of time involved.
Short-term rentals can help you offset your holding costs and real
estate fees by making the most of your empty property.
On average, it takes 19 weeks to sell a property in London. That is a lengthy period to wait for a sale, and there are plenty of extra costs along the way.
Make the most of your property investment with Houst’s short-term rentals. Our hosts earn, while waiting to sell.
*Based on Houst ADR x Occupancy rate x 133 days
We’ll onboard your property and build your listing, getting it all set-up for a great start.
We can even furnish your home, if needed.
Our professional hosting team makes sure your property is cared for as if it was ours. All of Houst services still apply, we make extra income for you effortlessly.
Sell earlier than expected, don’t worry we only take bookings on a monthly basis so if you sell quicker than expected we do not need to cancel any bookings
Houst's advanced algorithms can optimise your rental pricing for maximum profits.
Boost my rental incomeYou can instantly block out calendar dates for house viewings on your Digital Dashboard.
You can also view existings bookings, control when your property is available and schedule cleans when you need to.
If you need help with furniture, our interior design partners can provide it. We’ll rent the necessary furniture while the property is on the market, and also have our professional photographer over to get the best angles.
This will increase your chances of a successful rental, while also making it simpler to sell your home.
Here at Houst, we care about protecting your property. That’s why our guest vetting experts will ensure that only genuine bookings are accepted.
Our friendly, round-the-clock support team is here to answer all guest enquiries. No more 1 AM guest messages or lockouts. Our team will ensure every guest enjoys their stay in your property.
Our professional cleaners and maintenance team are available for last minute bookings, and our 24/7 guest experience team ensures that any issues are addressed promptly.
Photos of the property are sent directly to your dashboard to provide you with ongoing support.
Rest assured that there will be no fees charged for selling your property earlier than expected.
Simply inform us when you will be handing over the keys to the new homeowners and we’ll make sure your property is prepared for that.
- Sarah W, flat in Brixton
Selling a house is a complicated process, and we don't want to add any more to your plate. That's why we offer a very simple and transparent pricing structure. We take the guesswork out of the process and make it easier for you to make informed decisions.
“I wish I knew about Houst earlier at the beginning of my selling journey, it took me just over 9 months to sell and in that time they made me thousands extra.”
“Such an easy process, I gave Houst the keys to my property and they returned it 5 months later after over 40 bookings, in the same condition.”
“I made great returns from my property while waiting to sell. The team was great at communicating with me and it was so simple to organise property viewings around guest stays”.
“With Houst, my Cape Town flat pays for itself, I can use it for the 2 months of the year when I’m back in South Africa. When in London for the rest of the year I see monthly income entering my account from literally doing nothing”
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Houst will open your calendar on a monthly basis for future bookings. If your property is sold earlier than expected, we can either cancel the future bookings or the property continues as a short-term let property until the end of the month. You will not be charged and exit fee.
You can easily block the dates within your calendar. This means if you want to host property viewings on a particular date you can. As a result, our short-term rental strategy does not impact the selling process at all.
Our team takes care of every step of the process. We’ll arrange a professional photoshoot for your property, so that we can create a listing to showcase your property. From the moment you receive your first booking, we’ll take care of guest vetting, 24/7 guest communication, house-keeping, and maintenance. We’ll update everything to your digital dashboard, so you can stay in the loop and be as involved as you like.
Our team takes care of every step of the process. We’ll arrange a professional photoshoot for your property, so that we can create a listing to showcase your property. From the moment you receive your first booking, we’ll take care of guest vetting, 24/7 guest communication, house-keeping, and maintenance. We’ll update everything to your digital dashboard, so you can stay in the loop and be as involved as you like.
Since Airbnb introduced a worldwide ban on parties in 2020, there’s been a 63% drop in party reports in the UK (and a 44% drop in the rate of party reports globally). Aligned with Airbnb, we also have an anti-party policy in place. Our team of experts have used tried and tested methods to reduce the chance of parties taking place in our host properties. We use multiple reservation parameters, such as ID and facial verification of guests and cross-reference data-points to flag any risky behaviour. If a party does occur on your property, our 24/7 support team is on hand to take the right measures to close this down as quickly as possible. Speak to our advisors who can tell you more about how we do this.
We automatically schedule a clean following each guest’s stay, so your property will always be spotless on your return. If you, friends, or family come to stay, simply book a clean via your digital dashboard for when you leave (or you can choose to clean the property yourself).
The websites we list your property on will vary, depending on the length of let you’d like to advertise your property for. As we are uncertain how long it may take for your property to be sold we rent on short-term platforms. You’ll be able to discuss with your account manager which durations you’d like to let your property for, and you’ll also be able to update your preferences via our digital host dashboard. If you’d rather keep your property off a certain platform, just let us know. We use the following booking websites for our short-term listings: Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and Expedia.
We use two different kinds of lockboxes, depending on whether we’re installing a wall-mounted or railing lockbox. The security of your home is our top priority, so we’ve made sure our lockboxes are secure.
1. For wall-mounted lockboxes, we use the Supra C500 Police Accredited KeySafe. Put through a series of demanding tests devised by security experts, this lockbox is as attack resistant as a domestic front door. As the name suggests, it's been officially police approved too!
2. For railings, we use the MasterLock 5414. Made by one of the most trusted security brands, this lockbox has a solid zinc body and a dual-locking system for additional security. These lockboxes are widely used by Britain’s NHS to access homes requiring social care.
To be completely safe, your keys are only tagged with a unique homecode and we keep spares locked away in our office too. It’s also good to note that the lockboxes are almost always empty. Either your guests or our cleaners will have the keys - the lockbox is used only on changeover day.
