Are you a property owner looking to rent out your home or second home?
What are the procedures for renting out your flat at certain times of the year?
Whether it's a rental investment or a family chalet, whether it's a short-term or long-term rental, it's sometimes preferable to be well supported in the event of damage or unpaid rent. CosyHome Conciergerie, professionals in rental management in the Valais, has the best advice and tips to help you get started. For a successful rental so that everything is perfect for the big day!
Seasonal rental: how can you rent out your second home and maximise the occupancy rate?
Preparing your flat for successful letting
When you have a second home, letting it out is an option that is increasingly considered and appreciated by many owners. For economic reasons, of course, but also to avoid the property remaining empty and falling into disrepair over time.
To help you get the most out of renting out your property, here are a few steps to follow if you want to get started. A check complete list for a successful rental and above all make a good impression:
- To be let, your property must be furnished and fully equipped.
- Prepare your flat by cleaning it from top to bottom and changing the household linen before each arrival.
- Avoid leaving valuable personal belongings behind
- Free up as much space as possible in your cupboards so that travellers can settle in and take possession of the premises. The fridge must be emptied and cleaned
- Providing passengers with certain consumables they need on a daily basis for greater comfort
- Give instructions for using the equipment provided if necessary
- Remember to water plants regularly and aerate before each arrival
- Prepare a welcome booklet so that passengers can leave their comments.
- Leave a welcome note and give them something to make them happy (e.g. a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine, etc.).
- Ensuring that the keys are properly managed when the flat is handed over.
Rent out your flat on Booking to increase your visibility
As a holidaymaker, you're probably familiar with Booking.com? Created in 2006, this online booking platform is the undisputed leader for tourism accommodation professionals. The good news is that it has also opened up to individuals. So it offers greater visibility and can attract a new clientele if you want to rent out your flat.
However, while going online may seem quick and easy, you shouldn't underestimate the manual management of financial transactions, which requires specialist knowledge.
The Booking.com registration process consists of :
- fill in a form with your e-mail address ;
- create an advert with attractive photos and relevant keywords;
- manage the calendar and the different tariffs applied
Please note that bookings are all instantaneous, so remember to synchronise all the calendars of the other platforms to avoid overbooking!
Rent out your furnished flat on Airbnb and become a Super Host
Airbnb is an essential platform when you want to rent out your flat. So how do you go about Gain visibility and optimise your occupancy rate ?
To do this, you first need to create a host account on Airbnb, then create an advert for your accommodation, including attractive photos and a detailed description.
CosyHome Conciergerie can help you achieve this, discover our offers from now on.
Then, as with Booking, you will need to choose the dates on which your accommodation will be available and set a rental price. Another step not to be neglected is to determine in detail passenger reception conditions.
Once online, it's up to you to manage booking requests. We advise you to always check travellers' profiles before accepting.
What's more, when you become a host on Airbnb, you also have to be able to react quickly. You'll often have to talk to travellers and organise their arrival.
During their stay, you will also need to be available to answer their questions and resolve any problems. This will determine your final score when travellers come to rate their stay on Airbnb. One of the conditions for obtaining the famous grail of Super Host!
At the end of the holiday, you'll have to take care of collect the keys and carry out an inventory of fixtures to make sure everything is in order. Decide whether the tenant should do the cleaning, or whether you should do it yourself, or delegate it to an external service.
In this case, the passenger may have to pay a fee.
Rent your flat yourself, without an agency
If you want to manage the rental of your flat yourself, you should be aware that this requires a lot of time and energy, especially if you opt for a seasonal rental that involves many changes of tenants.
As explained above, you'll have to carry out tasks such as constant cleaning, checking equipment and welcoming new occupants.
In addition, you will have to manage the various requests within the platforms, learn to synchronise calendarsanswer questions and gather feedback.
So there you have it, renting out your holiday flat yourself can quickly become a profession in its own right.
Our advice: If you don't live nearby, don't have the time or don't have someone you trust to take care of these tasks for you, we strongly advise you tooutsource your rental management by using a concierge service. The ideal solution for enjoying the benefits without having to deal with the drawbacks of seasonal rental!
Rent your flat with the services of a concierge for greater peace of mind
Cosy Home Conciergerie specialises in rentals in Switzerland, particularly in the mountains, and can help you rent your flat or family chalet in the Valais, whatever the season.
To do this, we offer professional management of your property. This naturally includes :
- welcoming customers,
- cleaning, change of sheets and towels,
- repairing any damage caused by tenants,
- management of comments and final assessments,
- as well as coordination with the maintenance teams.
What's more, we can help you improve your property by providing decorating and renovation advice, as well as professional photography services for the publication of your advertisement.
Another advantage of using our services is that you benefit from increased insurance and security for your property, including protection in the event of damage caused
by tenantsas well as a cover in the event of loss of income due to cancellations or booking problems.
Last but not leastWe also provide security services such as tenant background checks, management of keys and access codesand surveillance of your property. This will allow you to save time and maximise your profits with complete peace of mind.
Renting out your flat is an excellent idea! Whether you're looking for a holiday home or a family chalet in the Valais, you'll need help to get started. Leave the keys to usWe'll take care of everything! For more information, please contact us at
