Rental Best Practices
Price for Profit
Price for profit, not just occupancy. Choose a realistic price knowing that a high-quality, higher-priced rental is easier to manage long-term. Analyze the competition and highlight what makes your property unique, such as designer electronics, luxury linens, or concierge services.
Be Specific
Give guests detailed information about the number of bedrooms, stunning sea views, outdoor access, and luxury amenities to emphasize suitability for families or groups. Include the condition of rooms and furniture. Take note of frequent inquiries about local beaches, restaurants, and parking to address them proactively.
Visit Regularly
Inspect your property every few weeks to catch issues early. Invest in luxury and high-quality items. Items once considered luxury—like Nespresso capsules, high-thread linens, and entertainment systems—are now expected.
Get Professional Photos
Professional photography can increase rental speed by 32%. If taking photos yourself, declutter, use natural light, choose wide angles, and keep the camera level.
Prioritize Outdoor Spaces
In Greece, outdoor living is essential. Guests expect spaces for eating, lounging, cooking, showering, and even sleeping outside. Well-maintained gardens with trees and luxury sunbeds add value and appeal.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
An EPC is mandatory for rentals, measuring energy efficiency. It lasts ten years and factors in construction materials, insulation, and heating. Obtain or update your EPC before renting.
Targeting Digital Nomads
Greece is a top destination for digital nomads, offering sunny weather, inspiring scenery, and welcoming communities. Many rentals include high-speed wifi, ergonomic workspaces, and quiet environments. Corporate housing demand is growing as companies seek long-term rentals for remote employees.
Long-Term Rentals in Greece
Long-term rentals provide flexibility and comfort with options ranging from apartments to villas featuring pools and panoramic sea views. Clear rental agreements outline costs and terms, benefiting tenants and owners alike. Long-term rentals offer steady income and can boost property value.
What Are the Best Amenities to Have in My Rental Property?
We asked 600+ home seekers the ideal features of a home in Greece, and this is what they responded. The results come from a survey available on Elxis’s website and newsletter, so you won’t find these insights anywhere else on the internet. Home searchers can also save and manage their property search to quickly access personalized results and receive alerts for new listings. Among amenities, terraces are the most important for home searchers in Greece, ranked higher than sea views, mountain views, pools, gardens, and outside kitchens. 54% of people surveyed said that having a terrace was “very important”, compared to 47% for the next category: sea views. People searching for a home in Greece felt that pools were also important, and they felt more neutral about the garden, garage, and storage.
How to Take Good Photos for Rentals
This section is perfect for you if you plan to take your own photos.
1. Know Your Selling Points
Is your home good for travelers? Is it ideal for families, bachelors, or pets? Is it for digital nomads in Greece or couples visiting for their honeymoon? Before you take pictures, think about the story you want to tell when selling your home.
2. Declutter and Clean Up
This may seem self-explanatory, but surprisingly some people skip this step. Clean up your house before even thinking about unpacking your tripod. Prepare like you would for an open home – clean surfaces, remove clutter, wash your dishes, and make the beds. You might think this is first nature, but believe us – we've seen it all! Don't include family photos or personal items, because potential buyers will have a hard time imagining it as their own space.
3. Make a Good First Impression
Cutting the grass, cleaning the front door area, trimming bushes or trees, and removing bikes from the driveway are simple ways to make your home appealing at first glance. Add flowers to empty flowerpots to go the extra mile.
4. Let in the Light
A bright, airy room is more appealing than a dungeon. Natural light is always better than artificial light. Open the blinds and take pictures during the day. Take off the curtains if you need to, or take a picture with a longer exposure.
5. Choose a Wide Angle
Pick an angle that captures the room at its largest. Don't make anything distorted, but use a wide-angle lens if you have one. Stand in the corner of the room for best results. As a rule of thumb, don't use portrait mode. Landscape mode captures a larger area.
6. Keep the Camera Level
Surprisingly, 50% of properties that are on the market for upwards of 1 million Euros feature poor-quality photographs. Prospective homeowners won't like to see crooked photos, no matter how nice the house is. Check your framing before you start taking pictures.
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