With challenges in the market, few companies currently offer professional room rental management in Barcelona. Rental regulations have recently changed once again, and many owners, while interested in models like Coliving that could increase the profitability of their real estate assets, tend to discard them because of the complexity of their day-to-day operations. Thus, medium-term apartment rental, which would seem like a good opportunity in this dynamic European capital, is rife with informal transactions, low quality properties, and even black-market dealings.
This poses two problems. On the one hand, the city cannot meet the demand for flexible quality accommodation from young professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital nomads who stay in Barcelona for a few months and look forward to shared spaces where they can meet people. And from the owner’s perspective, it’s difficult to achieve hassle-free rental that’s an alternative to the traditional rental model.
This is changing with the development of projects like Coliving Lodging, which is radically transforming the sector by offering personalized, professional management services for owners of homes in Barcelona with more than three bedrooms. If you’re thinking of contracting services of this type, here are some things to ask your service provider. Alternatively, contact Lodging and we’ll help you explore the possibilities of your property.
Professional management
One of the most important elements is the quality of the management you will receive. A Coliving company must offer clear and reliable processes, from booking all the way through the stay and beyond. The coordination of services, maintenance, housekeeping and incident response must be professional and preferably carried out in a central location. This is something that Lodging, with more than 20 years’ experience managing rentals in Barcelona, can ensure. A Coliving environment only works well when there is a solid operational structure behind it.
Services, housekeeping and maintenance
The best rated Coliving models offer all-inclusive rentals (utilities, Wi-Fi, housekeeping) and contract conditions that avoid administrative complications and long-term commitments. At Coliving Lodging, one of the guarantees we offer our owners is total supervision of the apartment’s upkeep, on a regular basis.
Beautiful spaces designed for sharing
Coliving apartments are neither traditional residences nor tourism rentals. The balance between functional common areas and comfortable private spaces is key. The best companies organize their Coliving homes with coexistence in mind, but also relaxation. Well-equipped shared kitchens, terraces and social areas should be complemented by private rooms with private bathrooms and/or decently sized shared bathrooms, good WiFi connections, and well-kept, quality furniture. At Lodging, for example, our collaborators carry out feasibility and improvement studies and propose apartment improvements to our tenants to make them more competitive.
Roommate selection
One of the differential values of Coliving is the possibility of networking and building relationships. However, community dynamics should be natural and optional, never forced. Coliving Lodging seeks out tenants who will be able to connect with each other and facilitates meetups, activities and communication between residents, but it does not turn the experience into a closed program. The key is to support, not to impose.
Efficient management
A Coliving company must ensure that your life will be hassle-free if you choose to let your apartment under this formula. Thus, at Coliving Lodging, we manage all the administrative tasks with impeccable precision, signing separate contracts with each tenant. Our two decades of managing rentals in Barcelona have taught us what is required to make these arrangements work.
Sustainability and energy savings
A real estate company should earn you money and keep costs at a minimum while demonstrating values that align with the needs of the society we live in. At Lodging Management, all our projects are subject to strict energy efficiency and environmental sustainability criteria, which is why we have been Biosphere Certified for years. We install home automation systems and carry out the minor reforms necessary to ensure our the of resources in our properties is responsible.
If you’re wondering what to look for in a professional room rental management company in Barcelona, the answer lies in understanding that a property is a social asset in which people connect with one another. Choosing a company with experience, a professional approach and sensitivity to the local community will make the difference and allow you to optimize your apartment earnings without complicating your life.
