Investing in a seasonal rental allows you to build up additional income, using your own property. Seasonal rentals are an alternative adopted by many landlords looking to find a way to round off the end of the month. In addition, it is a new form of socialization that creates a very specific bond of trust between the host and the travelers of the world.
Seasonal rental Vs classic rental
Seasonal rental differs from bare rental in several ways. It has many advantages.
- The risk of unpaid rent is almost non-existent with seasonal rentals, because your customers pay you the full rent before even entering the premises.
- As the host of the house, you keep in permanent contact with your tenants and also carry out regular exchanges with them. This is not often the case in a year-round owner / tenant relationship.
- A seasonal rental generates two to three times more profit than a bare rental.
- A short-term rental causes little or no material degradation, because your customers come only for holidays or for a working stay. They rarely occupy the premises during the day.
- Your customers rarely complain, and most of them even leave with a return promise.
Advantageous taxation
Seasonal rental is a commercial activity in its own right. It falls under the income tax category of BIC or Industrial and Commercial Profits. If you make an annual income of less than 32 euros, a 600% reduction applies. You then automatically switch to a micro-enterprise regime. This allowance costs around 50 euros and can cover depreciation and charges. Otherwise, you go under the real regime, and the costs will be deducted from the depreciation of furniture and housing.
Management facilitated by rental platforms
Today everything happens on the Internet. To quickly find potential customers, you need to have a permanent presence on rental platforms. Airbnb, Amivac, Booking or Abritel are reliable partners and they are well referenced on Google. 30% of the turnover generated by a seasonal rental comes exclusively from these sites.
In France, Airbnb completely changed the situation in 2012. This platform, already known around the world, facilitates the connection between owners and travelers. Airbnb is so popular that it quickly became the leader in its field. It would be a shame to miss out on so many opportunities.
Simplified procedures
A simple administrative authorization signed by the town hall is enough to start seasonal rental. Rental platforms help you find customers throughout the year. Likewise, you can also check other sites, blogs and forums to find practical tips to be successful in this business. In addition, you are free to set your own rental rate, add additional services or impose some conditions. Finally, you do not have to take out default insurance, since your customers pay you the entire bill before occupying the premises.
In short, seasonal rental is an affordable investment. Anyone can get started as soon as they have a place to rent. It is a very profitable area, with returns two to three times higher than a traditional lease. Investing in a seasonal rental property is based in particular on tourism, a secure sector that you will never run out of customers. The ideal option for owners of second homes who can enjoy their property at the same time during the low season.
