Barcelona has always been a city open to the world, and in our management of monthly rental apartments, we’ve seen a new profile of tenants emerge in recent years. These customers, who are more demanding, better informed, and whose expectations are higher, have completely transformed the traditional rental model. Fortunately, Lodging’s 20 years of experience in the sector have enabled us to adapt to these changes and even turn them into opportunities. Today, more than ever, managing monthly rentals involves much more than taking over an apartment: it’s essential to thoroughly understand these new guests.
Who are they?
The rise of remote work, international studies and global mobility have changed the rules of the game. Every year, Barcelona welcomes more digital nomads looking to explore different cities while working from home. Companies are increasingly sending their employees to the city for temporary projects, and the number of international students studying for their Masters or doing postgraduate work continues to rise. In all of these scenarios, tenants often only need housing for between 6 and 11 months.
In addition, these profiles seek flexibility without sacrificing quality. They aren’t satisfied with any old apartment; they want spaces that adapt to their pace of life, and that are functional, comfortable, and well located.
New guests, new challenges
Owners who put their properties on the market as monthly rental apartments soon discover that meeting these new demands requires more effort and strategy than they imagined, and substantially more than that demanded by conventional rentals. At Lodging Management, we take responsibility for everything so that owners and tenants alike enjoy an impeccable experience.
How do we do it?
The apartments managed by Lodging Management are advertised on all the main booking platforms for temporary accommodation. In addition, we have our own direct booking website designed for those who prefer direct and personalized attention. Guests can see every apartment via professional photographs, 3D virtual tours and detailed descriptions highlighting their advantages, services and features. To expand our reach, we also collaborate with strategic partners such as Homelike, created for digital nomads, and Engel & Völkers, which focuses on clients with high purchasing power.
Our team receives continuous training and we understand our guests’ needs and offer them personalized assistance from their first contact with us to their check-out. This generates positive reviews and customer loyalty, which in turn translate into high occupancy and good turnover throughout the year.
Having relaxed and satisfied owners is an important objective in our comprehensive management model, which ensures that our properties are always properly seen to, occupied and profitable. We take responsibility for maintenance, customer service, bill collection and every other relevant task so our owners have only to reap the benefits.
In a market as competitive as Barcelona, experience makes the difference in monthly rental apartments. At Lodging Management, we not only adapt to new market demands, but anticipate them. That’s why we continue to be the preferred option for those who want to rent their property with guarantees, professionalism, and to a high standard.
Do you have an apartment in Barcelona and want to make the most of it without causing yourself undue stress? Contact us. We’re here to help.
