The arrival of the websites Airbnb and others such as Wimdu, Sejourning, BedyCasa or Housetrip has completely changed the world of furnished rentals between individuals. More and more people are getting intorental investment and offer their real estate on a temporary basis, mostly to tourists. The city of Paris is regularly in the top 3 and sometimes in the first place of the most visited cities in the world. And for good reason, between its architecture, its famous and cult places and its history, the city of light does not lack tourist potential.
The market
Seasonal rental for tourists is currently experiencing a boom that is not ready to stop in view of the figures that it generates. Airbnb for example, refers only you the city of Paris more than 40,000 ads published on its platform. The capital being the first city of France in terms of attractiveness on this site, followed by Lyon and Marseille. This new form of real estate market does not empty and the French tourist potential is for much.
What investing in Airbnb brings
Whether it's to supplement income during an absence or a real rental investment, Airbnb brings a lot to the owner. Just from a financial point of view, following a study conducted by Meilleurs agents and the Journal du Net, it appears that the tourist rental through the famous platform (study based mainly on studios and 2 rooms of less than 50 square meters) would be in general 2.6 times more profitable than renting an empty house in a traditional way. Indeed, one of the main attractions of this site is that you are in charge, you decide the rent, the duration of the rent and the date. Moreover, you will have the equivalent of one month of rental income in less than two weeks, all this, with practically no effort.
The regulation
French law requires all taxpayers to declare their rental income, which implies that you should register as a seasonal rental in your tax return. In addition, if it is not your main residence, you must declare your property as a "furnished tourist rental".
Expert opinion
The profitability of an Airbnb rental investment varies according to the location of your property. Indeed, tourist areas such as Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, Elysées or Madeleine are the most popular and the most profitable. However, to put more chances on your side, it is preferable to put your temporary tenants in better amenities such as drinks in the refrigerator, cleaning service etc...
