Landlord Rental Guide
Renting property to international students is one of the most profitable, dynamic segments in today's real estate market. However, property owners naturally have questions regarding rent guarantees, property care, or managing long-distance tenants. Through our specialized program, we help structure this process so you enjoy steady rental income with complete legal and financial peace of mind.
Boost your rental yield
The market for international mobility student housing (such as Erasmus program participants) offers a significantly higher financial return
than traditional residential rentals. As these are mid-term stays (generally 5 to 10 months matching university
semesters), the price per square meter or per room appreciates considerably. However,
we know that higher profitability is useless if it is not accompanied by absolute peace of mind.
That is why our model not only seeks to improve the financial potential of your property, but also to fully shield it
through these four competitive advantages:
- Above-average optimized income: International students usually have stable budgets backed by institutional grants and direct family savings. This allows your property to be positioned in competitive price brackets and maximizes occupancy throughout the academic year, avoiding months of unjustified vacancy.
- Room-by-room segmentation: Renting out your property on a room-by-room basis multiplies the return on investment (ROI) compared to renting the entire property to a single family. A three-bedroom property can double its yield when managed room by room for university profiles.
- Legal peace of mind and zero risk: We completely mitigate the risk of non-payment or squatting. By structuring seasonal contracts strictly linked to the student's university enrollment and optionally backed by joint guarantors from their parents or legal guardians in their countries of origin, you always maintain legal control and property availability.
- Professional mediation: We offer professional mediation systems to resolve conflicts between roommates or with the landlord.
Payment Guarantees
One of the main hesitations when renting to international students is financial solvency. To address this, we apply a triple guarantee system::- Landlord Guarantee (Co-signers): Student leases optionally feature direct joint co-signers (parents or legal guardians). This ensures solid financial backing with verifiable income in their home countries.
- Tenant Screening & Profile Validation: Before presenting a tenant, we thoroughly validate academic status, references, psychometric tests, and co-signer documentation.
- Legal Security & Leases: We draft formal lease agreements and private co-living agreements signed by both student and landlord. This legal framework guarantees lease term compliance, house rules adherence, and timely rent payments.
The Advantages of Renting to International Students
International students (like Erasmus participants) usually have stable budgets backed by grants and family savings, willing to pay competitive market rates for well-located rooms or apartments.
With fixed tenancy periods (typically semester or annual terms matching the academic year), you easily regain property availability, avoiding indefinite or overly long long-term leases.
International students travel with clear academic and cultural goals. Establishing clear house rules early on regarding common areas, kitchen use, and quiet hours minimizes co-living disputes.
We verify all documentation and handle initial onboarding mediation. This ensures tenants are who they claim to be and arrive with verified academic credentials.
Space Management and Organized Co-Living
To ensure your property stays in top shape, the program includes signing a
private co-living agreement detailing:
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Clear protocols for room and shared space care (kitchen, bathroom, living room).
- Utility Management: Full transparency in dividing or including utilities and taxes to avoid end-of-stay surprises.
- Conflict Resolution: Ongoing support and mediation throughout the tenancy to ensure smooth communication between landlord and tenant.
Pricing without surprises
Rental Plan
Payment per student
Management and Legal Validation Fees: 50% equal to one month's rent
Plus 10% monthly student expenses
Plus national and local taxes
Psychometric tests
Validation of the student's profile and documentation
Legal guarantee
Rental agreement in different languages
Private agreement of rights and obligations
Email support
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