On average it takes an Airbnb host 50 hours/month to manage and run their Airbnb. Our end-to-end property lettings solution will do it all for you.
Or Book a Free Consultation with our team >Or arrange a call >Our “OccuMax” pricing algorithm maintains high occupancy while achieving the best nightly rate possible.
Using data – instead of guesswork – we earn you more than traditional estate agents and outperform the Airbnb average.
Houst has access to hundreds of housekeeping professionals who are fully trained to take care of your property.
After each guest stay, our team cleans the property and complete photographic reports. Giving guests a hotel-quality check-in and you, instant insight into your property.
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.
Listing your home on home-sharing sites is not easy and can take a lot of time.
Our professional hosting service means owners can make more
of their lives while we make more of their homes.
- Holly D, based in the Brighton, flat in central London
Our strategy earns 30% more than Airbnbing yourself. We do this by using a purpose-built algorithm, which we check against our own local knowledge and in-depth understanding of trends in rental rates.
Our end-to-end solution means you don’t deal with guests at all. Our 24/7 guest experience team is available around the clock to answer any of your guest's queries so there's no more waking up in the middle of the night to tell a guest where to find the spare blanket.
A bit like a ‘control centre’ for your Houst account, your Host Dashboard lets you manage your preferences and see how your property’s performing so that you are always in control. Block and open dates instantly, making it easy to use the property whenever you want.
Your personalised mobile dashboard shows you an overview of how much you are earning on a monthly basis.
You’ll also be able to view a breakdown of fees for each guest stay, and invoices for your expenses. These can be downloaded for your records.
Houst is designed to do everything for hosts, so that you can focus on more important things in your life.
We do the cleaning including linen change, maintenance, check-in/check-out, guest vetting, pricing, finance and end-to-end guest communication.
Houst lists your property on 13+ booking platforms, which are all linked to your interactive live calendar. This gives your home greater visibility and opportunity for bookings, maximising your occupancy.
We’ll always aim to keep your property at an 85%+ occupancy rate.
Our cleaners upload live photo reports of your property after each clean. These photos are accessible to you whenever you access the dashboard, or via your email.
Update your personal preferences - let us know any personal actions that our housekeeping team is required to do in your property.
We’ve helped over 2,000+ property owners in 19 countries earn an extra income.
Start Earning MoreDo you really “not lift a finger” as a host?
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. There’s no need to worry about late night phone calls or lockouts from guests!
How does Houst 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 software when taking payments, to highlight any fraudulent or suspicious activity. Your property is also insured across every booking website we list it on – at no extra cost.
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. Our commission starts from 12%.
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. Each invoice and payment is downloadable for your records.
Cleaning fee:
It’s important to note that guests make payments for this, but you will initially see the money coming in and out of your account. 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 home code 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.