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Compare short-let and long-let income for your property side by side. Enter your address and monthly rent to see which model earns more after fees. No signup required.
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Short-let
£38k
London 2-bed avg/year
Long-let
£22k
Same property at £2k/mo
London 2-bed · typical figures after fees
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Short-let with Houst
Both models include the same property ownership costs (maintenance, insurance, service charge). Cleaning fees are guest-funded. VAT applies to management fee.
Long-let
Your estimate
Short-let estimate at 70% occupancy. Actual earnings vary. Long-let costs include void periods, maintenance, insurance and service charge based on UK averages.
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Common questions
Short-let vs long-let: frequently asked
How does the calculator work?
Enter your address and monthly long-let rent. The calculator fetches a short-let estimate using Houst's local market data, then compares both after fees - including agent fee, void periods, maintenance, insurance and service charge on the long-let side.
What costs does the comparison include?
Short-let: Houst fee (12% London/Paris/Dubai, 14% elsewhere) plus VAT/GST. Long-let: agent fee (10%), void periods (8.3%), maintenance (5%), insurance (£250/yr), service charge (£1,500/yr). All figures net.
Does the 90-night rule affect short-let income in London?
Yes. In London you can short-let your property for a maximum of 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. The calculator uses full-year occupancy - if you are subject to the 90-night limit, your actual short-let income will be lower. Read the full guide to Airbnb rules in London.
How accurate is the short-let estimate?
Based on local market data and Houst's pricing model for your city at 80% occupancy. A directional figure, not a guarantee. Actual results depend on property condition, presentation and local demand.
Can I use this calculator outside the UK?
Yes, covering all 27 Houst cities including Dublin, Paris, Lisbon, Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Cape Town. Currency adjusts automatically. Note: detailed long-let cost breakdown currently uses UK defaults for non-UK addresses.
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