Is my accommodation suited for holiday rental?
An increasing number of property owners see potential in creating income by renting out the guest room, a second house or their home during the holidays. The continuous growth of the sharing economy has inspired lots to list their houses online, which can often lead to thousands of euros income (mostly with the help of property managers like Rental Valley). Does this spark your attention? Firstly check if your accommodation is suitable for vacation rent! Therefore we list the most important matters to take into consideration before you start renting out.
1. Check your local legislation.
You might have noticed that platforms like Airbnb are getting an increasing amount of attention by for example the media. This is caused by the growth of the sharing economy and with that the popularity of renting private properties. It can be quite a challenge to do, but we advise you firstly to check the regulations that apply to you locally and not to forget regional, municipal and nationally.
2. Is there adequate space to host guests?
Have a look at your accommodation through the eyes of your future guests: someone travelling for just a few days or maybe a week or longer, they probably need closetspace to unpack their clothes, a drawer for personal items and some room in the fridge for food and drinks. If your house is filled with personal belongings, consider to store those when the pictures for your listing are taken and of course to comfort your guests during their stays.
3. Update your facilities.
Some facilities in particular are very important for guests – wifi for example, is needed to stay in touch with friends and family, to plan their holiday plans and more. To be sure your house is ready for shortstay rent it is key to check your amenities before welcoming your first guests. Start with the facilities that upgrade the quality of a stay and the ones that are essential for the safety of it (smoke detectors and fire distinguishers).
Does your house look clean and appealing?
Clutter in your own home is easy to overlook – we know! It builds over time, you get used to the look of it and there it is. A guest however arrives in a new place and are a lot less forgiving towards untidiness. We advise you to hire a professional cleaning crew to go through the house before you start renting out and in between guest stays. Professional cleaning services, that we deploy at Rental Valley, meet all the standards and will enlarge the chances of guests returning to your accommodation.
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5. Accept the challenge?
It takes more than a great accommodation to become a successful host – hospitality is crucial in the process of sharing space. You might not be fit for the job if you have little spare time and flexibility or meeting new people is not your cup of tea. Luckily, we are here to help you out. We offer a 24/7 service of guest contact in answering questions, providing essentials, arranging check-ins and a lot more.
We manage your accommodation, while you focus on other things. For more information on our services, the possibilities and to meet us, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected]
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