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.
Earning money from your second home has never been easier with Houst. We’re enabling homeowners to remove the hassle of hosting themselves to do more with their time.
We’ll take care of each booking from start to finish - giving you more time and money to do the things you love.
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Easily set your property’s availability with our live and interactive calendar, so you can still use your property whenever you need.
Let us know when your property is available for guests, and we’ll take care of the rest.
We’ll ensure your home is spotless for when you return - with a sparkling deep clean and freshly made beds.
If you like, we’ll even put your personal sheets back on your bed for when you arrive.
Yes, simply connect your housekeeper with Houst Digital.
We want your guests to treat your property as you would. So, our guest vetting experts ensure we only accept legitimate bookings - from genuine people like you.
Using ID and payment verification software, we flag any potential risks. And for extra peace of mind, you’ll be insured for up to $1 million.
- Louisa F, based in the Cotswold, 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.
Get a quick and free estimate for what your property could be earning you with Houst managing it. Then, book a call with our team to discuss it further.
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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.
We’ve been the short-letting experts for over 7 years across 19 cities - meaning we’re in the know with local regulations.
Your support team will advise you on regulatory and licensing rules in your area, giving you peace of mind that you won’t be breaking any rules.
We’ll take care of professional photography and creating your listing across multiple websites - you won’t need to worry about setting anything up.
We aim to get your property live in 10 days, so you can sit back and watch the bookings come in.
We’ve helped over 2,000+ property owners in 19 countries earn an extra income.
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“To be able to flexibly use the flat when I want is crucial, for me to be able to dip in and dip out of it each week is essential. It would be empty otherwise! Instead the income I generate pays off the mortgage and even helps pay for my holidays each year. It really wouldn’t be possible without Houst.”
“I am so busy with my job, I wouldn’t have time to do the cleaning, check-in, guest replies, instead Houst lets me rent my London apartment when I'm not using it from a completely different city. The best thing though is that I can see what's going on in my flat from your mobile dashboard, such as the condition of the property after each guest”
“With Houst, my Cape Town flat pays for itself, I can use it for the 2 months of the year when I’m back in South Africa. When in London for the rest of the year I see monthly income entering my account from literally doing nothing”
“With Houst, my Cape Town flat pays for itself, I can use it for the 2 months of the year when I’m back in South Africa. When in London for the rest of the year I see monthly income entering my account from literally doing nothing”
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.
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!
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?How does Houst Charge?Are there any hidden costs?Are there any other fees to consider?How does check-in work?How do I get paid?
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).
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%.
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.
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.
For wall-mounted lockboxes, we use the Supra C500 Police Accredited KeySafe. Put through a series of demanding tests devised by security experts, this lockbox is as attack resistant as a domestic front door. As the name suggests, it's been officially police approved too!
For railings, we use the MasterLock 5414. Made by one of the most trusted security brands, this lockbox has a solid zinc body and a dual-locking system for additional security. These lockboxes are widely used by Britain’s NHS to access homes requiring social care.
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.
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.
