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Understanding short-term rentals
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Profitability
How much does a short-term rental in Bordeaux really earn?
Average revenues recorded by AirDNA in Bordeaux, Arcachon and Libourne, then platform commission, cleaning, running costs and tax: understanding the journey from gross to net.
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Regulations
Short-term rental tax, explained simply
Micro-BIC or actual-expenses regime, classified or unclassified tourist accommodation, CFE and capital gains: the decisions that shape your tax bill since the Le Meur law.
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Regulations
Short-term letting in Bordeaux: the rules to know before you start
Declaration to the town hall, registration number, change of use, cap on nights, co-ownership rules and EPC: the steps to take, in order.
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Day-to-day management
What does an Airbnb concierge service really do?
What actually happens around a booking, the many roles brought together in a single point of contact, and the questions to ask before signing.
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Day-to-day management
Managing an Airbnb in high summer in Bordeaux and on the Bassin
Guest comfort, back-to-back turnovers and neighbourly relations: the checklist to prepare before the high season.
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Interiors
Is my property suited to short-term letting?
Local rules, location, layout, amenities and warning signs: the criteria for knowing whether your property can perform.
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Profitability
Short-term or long-term: which is right for your property?
Income, flexibility, management workload and tax: comparing the two letting models in Bordeaux so you can decide with full knowledge.
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Profitability
Reviewing your year: the indicators to watch
Occupancy rate, average nightly rate, RevPAR, average rating and cost per stay: knowing whether your year was a good one, compared with your market.
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Day-to-day management
Preparing for winter: low season, heating and damage
Preventing damage, controlling heating and adjusting your rates to fill the quiet weeks of the Gironde winter.
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Regulations
Converting commercial premises into tourist accommodation in Bordeaux
Why commercial premises fall outside residential change-of-use rules, the planning steps in Bordeaux and the fit-out that makes the difference.
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Day-to-day management
Airbnb cleaning in Bordeaux: building a reliable team
The mistakes to avoid, the criteria for choosing a serious cleaning provider and the checklist that guarantees a flawless property between guests.
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