The French capital of Paris has a thriving short-let market with a huge choice of homes and apartments available on Airbnb across the city – and numerous companies offering their property management services, too.
Traditional facades of Parisian apartments (Photo: Tony Kent via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
One of the world’s most iconic cities, Paris attracts huge numbers of visitors every year. Catering to them are a wide choice of accommodation options dotted across the city, including many Airbnb properties available for short-term rent. For Parisian Airbnb owners, there are several management companies that promise to take all of the hassles of hosting off your hands while maximising your revenue. We’ve picked out five of the best currently operating in the City of Lights.
GuestReady
Headquartered in Switzerland, GuestReady’s in-house team boast decades of experience in the hospitality sector, as well as in finance and even rocket science. They focus on helping landlords turn their investments into profitable income, using technology to transfer the traditional sides of hospitality to the short-let market. Their services cover all bases, from the initial property listing through to check-in and check-out, property maintenance, concierge and housekeeping, all designed to provide guests with an experience comparable to staying in a high-end hotel. Hosts can also track everything from guest bookings to revenue via a comprehensive and high-tech digital dashboard.
Houst
Founded in 2015, Houst have gone from managing a sprinkling of properties in London to expanding out across the world. Backed by professional housekeepers and 24/7 support teams, they utilise state-of-the-art tech to manage every aspect of a booking: from pricing and liaising with guests to cleaning, laundry and maintenance. They produce eye-catching listings using professional photography to showcase each property’s main selling points. They then optimise these with dynamic pricing strategies. Furthermore, targeted digital marketing campaigns and search engine optimisation enhance each property’s exposure.
La Conciairgerie
Founded in Switzerland in 2014, La Conciairgerie helps apartment owners with tailor-made service to guarantee the quality of guests’ welcome and stay, while relieving the owners of all concerns. They offer property advert creation, price optimisation, calendar management, check-in and check-out management, cleaning, security and maintenance. They also provide support services for emergency repairs and full insurance for your property, and there are no registration fees, either.
Open Up
A local-based company, Open Up are helmed by a team of professionals who are experts in property management in Paris. They offer two options for management of your Airbnb property: an “à la carte” service for less frequent use, or a subscription to their property management pack for those keen for the convenience and security of guaranteed regular support throughout the year. Their range of services include keyholding, monthly inspections, mail collection, insurance management, utilities maintenance, access to renovation and decoration services, and housekeeping. The annual package starts at €149 per month.
GLAMAPARIS
Located in the Parisian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, GLAMPARIS have been managing upscale residences across the French capital since 2008. Their multi-lingual team caters to international guests who come to stay in some of Paris’s most luxurious homes, situated both in the local district and beyond. From the decoration to the pricing, as well as the promotion on the platforms, maintenance and renovations, everything is done so that your apartment is at its most warm and welcoming for guests. Other notable perks include airport transfer services and a welcome kit containing toiletries and food products for all stays.