Houst

Houst

Property management for short-term rentals

Overview

Houst manages short-term rental properties for homeowners, focusing on platforms like Airbnb. It provides a full service package that includes professional photography, creating and managing listings across multiple sites, guest vetting, check-in coordination, and housekeeping. The service works by charging a commission on the rental income; plans are tailored for part-time or full-time hosts, and the goal is to optimize listings and operations to grow rental income. Houst differentiates itself by offering end-to-end, multi-platform property management with hands-on hosting support, rather than leaving owners to handle tasks themselves. The company’s main objective is to increase homeowners’ rental income, aiming for up to a 30% uplift through optimized listings and efficient property management.

About Houst

Simplify's Rating
Why Houst is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Real Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$23.7M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Houst still markets 30% higher host income, a strong sales hook in 2026.
  • New 2026 hiring in Cape Town shows continued investment in growth and pricing.
  • Its 940 tracked listings across the UK, Ireland, and Portugal signal meaningful operating scale.

What critics are saying

  • London’s 90-day cap and expected 2026 registration scheme directly shrink supply.
  • Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ended no-fault evictions in May 2026, complicating host recoveries.
  • If Airbnb and Booking.com build cheaper managed-hosting tools, Houst’s commission model erodes.

What makes Houst unique

  • Houst spans 12 countries and 35 cities, giving landlords broad cross-market operations.
  • Its full-service stack covers pricing, guest messaging, photography, and housekeeping.
  • Houst’s channel expertise across Airbnb and Booking.com reduces owner platform dependence.

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Funding

Total Funding

$23.7M

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Funded Over

7 Rounds

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 0%

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