HOSTS WITH THE MOST

If generating an income from your French home is a priority, Laura Habgood shares her tips for maximising its appeal to ensure you have a steady stream of paying guests

- Laura Habgood

Whether you’ve been letting your French property for a long time or are just starting out, it’s important to do all you can to make your property pay. Here are 10 top tips for making money from renting your second home in France, along with three examples of owners who are maximising the potential of their holiday let.

1. SETTING YOUR RATES

Set your rental rates with care, they should reflect seasonality and traditional supply/demand rules. Be sure to do your homework so you know how much similar property rentals are in your area. It’s good to sit somewhere in the middle of the competition because being too expensive or indeed too cheap can put off potential guests from booking with you.

2. ONLINE PRESENCE

Make sure your online presence is spot-on – it’s your shop window to the world. Make the most of the many online tools available to you including advertising portals, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and possibly even your own website to promote your property.

When advertising on multiple sites, make sure that the adverts and information are identical as guests will do their research before booking and may be put off by any discrepancies or inconsistencies they see online.

3. BOOKING OPTIONS