Professional Airbnb management in New Zealand. New Zealand short-stay experts. We build high-converting listings, run smart pricing and handle guest comms, cleaning and maintenance, earn more, stress less. Get a free estimate today.

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The commission is based on the property type and location
We multi-list on Airbnb, Booking.com and Stayz/VRBO, synced calendars and data-led pricing to maximise occupancy and ADR from one owner dashboard.
Current NZ benchmarks are based on Auckland data: around NZ$214.71 ADR, 64% occupancy and ~NZ$50,156 annual gross for a well-run 1–3 bed. Results vary by property type, location and season.



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.
Nationwide pricing tuned to summer peaks (Feb), events and city seasonality. We handle multi-platform marketing, pro photography, dynamic pricing, guest support, cleaning coordination and compliance guidance, tracked in a clear owner dashboard. Performance-based fees from 14% (full-time) or 20% (part-time). No setup fees. Get a free earnings estimate.
Before you list, check council and building rules—requirements vary across New Zealand by location and property type.
• Planning/permissions: Confirm local council rules (e.g., zone-specific limits/consents) and any Body Corporate/Residents’ Association by-laws for apartments or townhouses.
• Safety/building: Install compliant smoke alarms, provide evacuation info and maintain electrical/gas checks where applicable; keep maintenance records in line with Building Code obligations.
• Tax/records: Declare income to Inland Revenue (IRD) and keep invoices/guest logs; review GST/ABN-style registration needs if operating at scale.
See local guides → Auckland short-term rental rules.
We manage short-stays across New Zealand’s highest-demand cities and resort regions, local teams, rapid turnarounds and data-driven pricing to keep occupancy and reviews strong year-round.

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It can be, though New Zealand is more seasonal than most markets Houst operates in. Summer and the holiday periods carry the year, and winter is thin outside the ski regions. National averages sit around 183 dollars a night at roughly 39 per cent occupancy, but that figure spans everything from Queenstown to small regional listings. Auckland and the main centres perform better when priced actively through the shoulder months.
Short-stay management in New Zealand typically runs 15 to 25 per cent of booking revenue, well above the 7 to 10 per cent charged for long-term residential management, because the work per property is far higher. Houst charges 14 per cent for full-time management and 20 per cent for part-time. Check whether cleaning and linen are charged to you or the guest, and whether photography and listing setup are included.
Yes. Short-stay income is taxable and must be declared to Inland Revenue. Since April 2024, platforms collect 15 per cent GST on every New Zealand booking whether or not you are GST registered. If you are not registered, the platform passes back an 8.5 per cent flat-rate credit for you to keep and remits the rest. Once your taxable turnover passes 60,000 dollars in any 12 month period, registration becomes compulsory.
There is no national register and no national night cap. Each council sets its own position through the district plan, and letting a whole property unhosted often requires resource consent once you pass a locally set threshold. Body corporate rules bind separately and can restrict short stays in apartment buildings regardless of what the council allows. The position is per property, not per country.
Yes, and demand is heavily concentrated. Queenstown leads the country on both market size and earnings, with Lake Tekapo, Waiheke and the main centres behind it. That concentration is why national averages understate what a well-located property earns. Auckland runs steadier year-round on business and events, while the resort markets swing between a strong peak and a quiet off season.
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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.