Putting your villa into short-let management means delegating to a concierge the marketing, the calendar, guest check-in, housekeeping, maintenance and rent remittance. The owner keeps control of the property and the calendar, with a single point of contact.
The concierge’s role
A concierge runs the rental life of the property end to end, from preparing the file and photos, marketing to a qualified clientele, handling enquiries and bookings, welcoming and checking out guests, housekeeping, pool and garden upkeep, minor maintenance, then remitting rent to the owner.
The management mandate
The relationship is framed by a written mandate setting out the scope delegated, the duration, the financial terms and each party’s responsibilities. The owner chooses the level of delegation and can still block periods for personal use.
What sets high-end support apart
On an exceptional home, the difference is in the details, with guest vetting, careful presentation of the villa, seven-day-a-week responsiveness, trusted providers and transparent tracking of stays and revenue. The aim is to protect the property while making the most of every let.
What the owner should anticipate
Before starting to let, a few points are worth checking:
- The registration duties for a furnished tourist rental
- Insurance suited to short-let activity
- The property’s diagnostics (including the energy performance report)
- Any co-ownership rules