In 2022, two million properties were offered for short-term rental in France for a turnover of 3.6 billion euros.
Since then, supply and demand have been exponential and many risks and slippages have been publicized.
So, companies have specialized in managing relationships between platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Abritel, etc.), travelers and owners.
This is the case of My Property Conciergerie in Val-de-Reuil launched in October 2023. Nora Babouche wants to reassure all stakeholders.
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Aged 24, with a Master's degree in Project Management from ESCG (École supérieure de commerce et gestion) in Paris, Nora Babouche began her career at Cleor where she managed the 150 jewelry stores in France: “ It was my uncle, a real estate investor who gave me the idea of the concierge service for short-term rentals, because he himself was hesitant to put accommodation on the platforms.
While the traveler collects the keys most of the time by an automatic transmission, “I offer a turnkey service to owners with the aim of completely relieving them of management which is very time-consuming.
It’s a profession in its own right.
So, they benefit from assistance 7 days a week where they are no longer disturbed, optimization of their advertisements, communication with travelers which includes visiting the premises and, if necessary, handing over the keys and control and household management.
I am also the contact person with the platforms if there are problems such as damage.
This secures transactions instead of leaving the property in the wild.
It’s a win-win partnership, because I am only paid 20% on turnover” explains the Ebroïcienne.
The opportunity of the Olympic Games
And, requests are pouring in, “as well as reservations.
For example, on a new offer, in one week, I had ten reservations.
The Eure attracts, because there are tourist sites, but also many rooms for ceremonies that Parisians are fond of.
As, I am a local concierge, close to the properties, my clients and travelers feel safe.
I operate from Val-de-Reuil to Évreux and from Pacy-sur-Eure to Pont-de-l'Arche.
Requests arrive via my site or social networks and I have made myself known to municipalities and tourist offices.
Trust must be established,” adds Nora Babouche.
She is also counting on the next Olympic Games “which will boost reservations.
For many owners, it is also an opportunity to switch to short-term rental with the prospect of profit.
This is the case of a house that I manage while the couple lives in Canada.
He expects a lot from this period.
So for the moment, that’s my goal.
Then, I would see about hiring and offering other services such as why not offering bike rentals.
There are definitely areas for development,” adds the manager of My Property Conciergerie.