.haus Domain Registrationfrom £53.36/yr
Why Choose a .haus Domain?
The .haus extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Dot Haus Domains, a Donuts (now Identity Digital) registry. "Haus" is German for house, but the extension has been adopted broadly by estate agents, architects, design studios and creative collectives well beyond the German-speaking world. It's unrestricted, short, and reads naturally in English as well — making it a practical choice for any business built around a physical space or a tight-knit team.
Ideal for:
- Estate agents and property developers
- Architects and interior designers
- Furniture makers and homewares brands
- Creative agencies and design collectives
- Independent record labels and production houses
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .haus domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some shorter or dictionary-word .haus domains are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher renewal fees — these are clearly marked at the point of search.
- Supports DNSSEC for added DNS-level security.
Creative .haus Domain Ideas
- Northern.haus — a regional estate agency or property portal
- Vinyl.haus — a record shop or independent label
- Studio.haus — a portfolio site for an architecture or design practice
- Print.haus — a letterpress, risograph or fine-art printing business
- Open.haus — event listings for property viewings or studio open days
- Coffee.haus — an independent café brand or roastery
Frequently asked questions about .haus
Anyone. The .haus extension is unrestricted, with no requirements around location, language or business type. You don't need to be based in Germany or operate in a German-speaking country — individuals and companies anywhere in the world can register a .haus domain.
You can register a .haus domain for between one and ten years at a time. We'll send renewal reminders well before expiry, and you can also enable auto-renewal in your account so the domain stays active without manual intervention.
Yes. To transfer in, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP authorisation code, and start the transfer from our control panel. The process usually completes within five to seven days and adds a year to your existing registration period.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, generic or high-demand .haus names as premium, which means both the registration and renewal fees are higher than the standard rate. Premium status is shown clearly in the search results before you commit to buying.
After expiry, your domain enters a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that it moves into a redemption period with a higher recovery fee, and eventually drops back to general availability. Auto-renewal is the simplest way to avoid losing the name.