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Cost Structure for Renting with Huswell

When you rent out your property via Huswell, several cost components apply. Below is a clear breakdown of the main elements, followed by a worked example.

1. OTA Fees (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.)

  • What?
    Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) such as Airbnb and Booking.com charge a commission on every booking.

  • How much?
    15–18% + 21% VAT on the total amount paid by the guest (including cleaning fees).

  • Who invoices?
    This amount is automatically deducted by the OTA before the payout to the owner.

⚠️ Note: the exact commission may vary slightly between OTAs.

2. Huswell Commission

  • What?
    Huswell charges a commission for managing your rental.

  • How much?
    15% + 21% VAT on the total amount paid by the guest.

  • Who invoices?
    Huswell invoices this amount directly to the property owner.

3. TIDYY Cleaning Fees

  • What?
    All cleaning services are carried out by TIDYY, Huswell’s sister company.

  • How much?
    The amount depends on the property and the type of cleaning required. Huswell receives a benchmark price from TIDYY to ensure the cleaning cost is correctly included in the booking price.

  • Who invoices?
    TIDYY invoices directly to the owner.

4. Monthly Listing Fee

  • What?
    A fixed monthly fee for active listing management.

  • How much?
    €49 per month.

  • What’s included?

    • Active management & optimization of your listing

    • Technical support

    • Reporting & performance analysis

  • Who invoices?
    Huswell invoices this amount directly to the owner.

Example Calculation

Scenario: A guest pays €1,000 (including €150 cleaning).

Cost Amount Who invoices?
OTA fee (15% + VAT) €181.50 Deducted by OTA
Huswell commission (15% + VAT) €181.50 Huswell → owner
TIDYY cleaning ± €150 TIDYY → owner
Monthly Listing Fee €49 Huswell → owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is VAT applied to the commission?
Both OTAs and Huswell are VAT-registered companies. Therefore, commissions are subject to 21% VAT.

Can the cleaning fee vary?
Yes. TIDYY invoices based on the services carried out. Huswell uses a benchmark price to ensure booking prices are calculated correctly.

Contact

Still have questions about the cost structure?
Please reach out to your Huswell account manager or email support@huswell.com.