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The commission is based on the property type and location




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.
Before you list, check the local rules. In Edinburgh, hosts must comply with Scotland’s Short-Term Let (STL) licensing and the city-wide Control Area.
See the full guide for permits, licensing steps and local nuances → Airbnb Rules Edinburgh.
We manage short-term rentals across Edinburgh — from Old Town and New Town to Stockbridge, Leith, Marchmont, Bruntsfield and Haymarket. Our local team handles listing creation, smart pricing and distribution, guest communications, cleaning and maintenance — so your calendar stays full through festival peaks and quieter months.

Whether it’s a Royal Mile pied-à-terre or a Shore-side flat in Leith, our Edinburgh specialists handle everything — marketing, smart pricing, guest support and cleaning — for stress-free, higher-earning hosting.
dinburgh has a citywide Short-Term Let licensing scheme. The city is a Control Area, so entire-home lets often need planning permission. Requirements vary by property. We guide basics and signpost City of Edinburgh Council info.
With keys, photos and safety basics ready, we can go live within a week. Timelines may extend if STL licensing or planning checks apply. We handle setup and pricing so bookings can start quickly.
We manage across Old Town, New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, Morningside, West End, Marchmont and Portobello—plus wider EH postcodes. Share your postcode to confirm coverage.
Provide keys, Wi-Fi and safety basics (alarms, gas/electrical checks) and guest essentials. We arrange pro photos, create your listing, set pricing and manage bookings, guest comms and cleans.
See how much more you can earn with Houst. Hosts typically lift revenue with better pricing, broader distribution and fewer vacant nights — all tracked in your performance dashboard.




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.