Houst

We were founded in 2015 to provide professionally managed flexible lettings for short and mid-term rentals. We work with homeowners, landlords, multi-property owners, and property investors.

Our complete management service includes:

• Listing management: professional photography and publishing on platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Google.
• Guest management: ²⁴⁄₇ guest support, check-in coordination, and guest screening.
• Property management: cleaning services, maintenance, and general property care.

We use our smart pricing strategy, OccuMax®, to optimize occupancy and revenue while complying with local regulations. Hosts get a digital dashboard to see their property’s performance, calendar, and financials.

We charge a commission, starting from 12% or 18% of rental revenue, depending on the property type and location.

Since 2015, we’ve managed over 11,650 properties, totaling more than 2.3 million nights and 580,000 check-ins. This has generated over £230 million in revenue for our hosts. Our OccuMax® pricing strategy has earned hosts over £112 million and can increase earnings by up to 56%. We maintain an average occupancy rate of 86.2% and operate in 35 cities across 12 countries. Listings typically go live in under 10 days. Your property is covered by Airbnb’s AirCover ($1M damage, $1M liability) and GuardHog insurance for other booking platforms.

Our mission is to help homeowners make the most of their property by enabling them to host guests, so they can “host more, earn more, do more.” We want homeowners to get more out of life while we manage their homes.

We see owners as partners. We work together to unlock your property’s true value, giving you more time, money, and freedom.

Houst has over 200 employees. Employees are encouraged to make an impact and shape the business in a fun environment, which includes team social events and activities like 5-a-side football.

Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork help us deliver exceptional service and innovate solutions. While some roles offer remote flexibility, others are hybrid, requiring attendance at co-working spaces in locations like Cape Town or the London office.

We offer 23-25 paid holiday days plus public holidays, and an additional day off for your birthday. We support hybrid working, with access to co-working spaces in Cape Town and a 3-days-in-office/2-days-WFH structure for London-based roles.

All permanent employees receive a MacBook or laptop for business use and have access to a pension plan. We support employee wellbeing with Better Help coverage for mental health and other wellness resources. We also offer “Pawternity” leave, letting new pet parents work from home to help their pets settle in, and enhanced Parental Leave for all genders.

Employees get discounts at various restaurants, shops, gyms, and cinemas through the Perkbox app. We create an engaging work environment with regular team social events (both in-person and virtual) and company-wide recognition for outstanding work. Stock options are also provided.