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+.
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
It is incredibly quick and easy to get started. From the initial sales call,
it takes less than 8 days before you receive your first booking.
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
You 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.
Simply let us know where your property is located and we will get back to you with an estimate:
How does it work if I sell the property quicker than expected?
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.
What happens if I need to do house/property viewings?
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.
Do you really “not lift a finger” in this whole process?
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.
Do I really not interact with Guests at all?
Our 24/7 guest communication team is available around the clock to speak with your guests. We have a dedicated guest support phone number for each area we operate in, so we’re only ever a phone call away. So you don’t need to worry about late night phone calls from guests!
How do you prevent Airbnb parties taking place in my property?
Airbnb has a worldwide ban on parties - and we act in accordance with this policy. We use guest ID verification platforms, as well as an integrated platform when taking payments, to highlight any fraudulent or suspicious activity. Your property is also insured across every booking website we list it on.
How does Cleaning work?
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).
How does Houst Charge?
We calculate our booking fee on the gross booking platform earnings. As a host, you will be required to complete a Direct Debit Authority for the processing of all fees and deduction of all fees.
Are there any hidden costs?
If you choose not to join us full time and opt into our flexible pricing strategy, there is an onboarding fee of £150. This covers an in-person onboarding meeting at your property, a professional photoshoot, and lockbox installation.
Are there any other fees to consider?
We’ve built a transparent payment structure so that you can keep track of every spend via your host dashboard.
Cleaning fee:
Guests make payments for this, and you will see the money coming in and out of your account so it’s important to note. We set the cleaning fee according to how many bedrooms you have, and whether additional beds like sofa beds have been used. Since the guests cover this, there is no cost to hosts for cleaning after bookings apart from the share of Houst’s management fee, which accounts for the cost of coordinating the cleaners.
Utilities bills:
The host covers the utilities bills.
Replenishments:
We will restock your home with toiletries and cleaning products, only when supplies run low. We will add the cost of each item to your invoice and you can track this in your Host Dashboard. You can also choose to restock items yourself if you prefer.
How does check-in work?
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.
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.
How do I get paid?
Payments in and out of your account are seamless and easily trackable via your host dashboard. Each booking platform has a different payout method.
Airbnb - Exactly when the funds arrive in your account depends on the payout method you’ve selected. The nightly rental and the cleaning fee from the guest will come into your account at the same time. Houst will then collect the cleaning fee 48 hours after the clean in order to pay the laundry provider and housekeeper, and collect the management fee via weekly Direct Debits.
Booking.com, HomeAway, Expedia (etc) - Houst will collect funds on your behalf and pay you the total amount excluding fees in monthly payments. Apart from Houst’s management fee proportion, the cleaning fee is still paid by the guest. Houst will collect the cleaning fee from you after the clean as with Airbnb bookings, and you will be reimbursed in your monthly payment.
Which Booking Platforms will my property be rented out on?
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.
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