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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 management in Chester. We handle pricing, listings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning, while you keep the returns. Built for Chester owners who want the income from short-letting without the day-to-day work. See what your Chester property could earn
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Chester 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 Chester earns around £189 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near £48,400 a year before costs. Chester is one of England's most visited historic cities, drawing year-round tourism from visitors exploring its Roman walls, the Rows and Chester Cathedral. 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 summer, when Chester draws its highest visitor numbers and families head for Chester Zoo, one of the UK's most visited attractions. Race days at Chester Racecourse run from May through September and create reliable overnight demand, with meetings often filling the city mid-week as well as at weekends. The Christmas season is another strong period, with Chester's Christmas market and illuminated city centre drawing visitors from across the North West.
That spread matters for owners. Bookings come from history and heritage visitors, racing guests, families staying overnight for Chester Zoo, weekend city breakers from Manchester and Liverpool, and business travellers passing through the city, so a Chester property rarely depends on a single type of guest. Occupancy holds steadier across the year than in more purely seasonal destinations, 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 Chester fall under England's short-term letting regulations. Properties may require change-of-use planning permission under Use Class C5 depending on frequency of letting. Fire safety, gas and electrical standards must be met, and buildings insurance should cover short-term occupancy. Properties within Chester's conservation area and listed buildings may have additional planning considerations under local heritage policy. Rental income is taxable under HMRC rules and accurate records should be kept. The regulatory landscape is evolving as the government rolls out its 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 Chester city centre and the surrounding areas. The historic centre, within the Roman walls, attracts the highest concentration of tourist and leisure guests, particularly around the Cathedral, Eastgate Street and the Rows. Hoole is one of Chester's most active short-let neighbourhoods, with strong occupancy from guests who prefer a quieter base close to the centre. Boughton and Handbridge suit longer-stay and professional guests, while Upton benefits from proximity to Chester Zoo and attracts family visitors year-round. Wherever your property sits, our local team handles Airbnb management in Chester from end to end, from listing and pricing through to cleaning and turnover. Houst also manages across Manchester, Liverpool and the wider United Kingdom.
Whether it’s a city-centre flat near the Rows or a family home in Hoole, partner with Houst Chester. We take care of marketing, pricing, guest vetting, round-the-clock support and cleaning. So you earn more from your Chester property, stress-free.
Omar is an experienced Airbnb host based in Liverpool. With a strong background in hospitality, which has helped him to excel in the short-term rental industry, Omar is truly a local Liverpool expert.
In 2023, Omar became a partner of the world's largest Airbnb management company - Houst. With his extensive knowledge of the city and its culture, and Houst's innovative hosting technology, Omar is well-equipped to assist hosts in creating the ultimate guest experience.
Omar is an experienced Airbnb host based in Liverpool. With a strong background in hospitality, which has helped him to excel in the short-term rental industry, Omar is truly a local Liverpool expert.
In 2023, Omar became a partner of the world's largest Airbnb management company - Houst. With his extensive knowledge of the city and its culture, and Houst's innovative hosting technology, Omar is well-equipped to assist hosts in creating the ultimate guest experience.
See how much more your Chester property could earn with smart pricing and multi-platform exposure. Hosts typically increase revenue by improving occupancy and average daily rate, with less work.
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.
