Agency services for landlords
Why entrust the rental of my Paris apartment to Book-a-Flat?
Book-a-Flat is a real estate agency specialized in the rental and management of furnished apartments in Paris for medium and long-term stays (minimum 12 months). It supports property owners wishing to rent their property to a French and international professional clientele.
The agency manages a portfolio of more than 3,000 renovated apartments in central Paris.
Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of the Paris market, rent control regulations
and rental laws, Book-a-Flat secures rentals while optimizing
the owner’s profitability.
Its offices are located at 18 rue Volney near Opéra. The agency holds the real estate license “Transactions” CPI 7501 2016 000 013 037 issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
What are the differences between the Basic and Premium offers?
The BASIC offer covers only the letting process. The PREMIUM offer includes full property management: rent collection, administrative management, technical follow-up and tenant relations. The choice depends on the level of delegation desired by the owner.
- The BASIC offer includes rent valuation, listing publication, visit organization, tenant selection and lease drafting.
- The PREMIUM offer adds full daily management and a dedicated contact.
How does the BASIC offer work?
The Basic offer includes all steps required to rent out the property: rent valuation, furnishing advice, professional photos, listing publication, application selection and electronic lease signing.
Our support is structured in several steps, with fees of 3.15% incl. VAT deducted monthly from rents and 3.6% incl. VAT of the annual rent at signing (or 6.75% incl. VAT if not monthly).
For civil code leases, owner fees are 6.75% incl. VAT of annual rent.
It is concluded for three months, then automatically renewed for twelve-month periods, up to 10 renewals.
We provide a non-exclusive mandate during our meeting. If accepted, you must initial and sign it to publish your property.
What does the PREMIUM management offer include?
The Premium offer allows the owner to fully delegate property management. It includes rent management, inspections, technical follow-up, tenant relations and regular reporting.
A single contact manages the property throughout the rental period:
- Viewings, tenant screening and lease drafting
- Inventory reports
- Utility transfers (EDF/GDF)
- Full handling of all procedures
- Lease drafting, renewal and e-signature
- Rent collection and receipts
- Rent payment between the 5th and 10th each month
- Tax income reporting assistance
- Annual rent increase
- Check-in and check-out inspections
- Replacement of missing equipment
- Cleaning management between rentals
- Full tenant relationship management
- Repairs, quotes and follow-up in case of issues
- Monthly management report
With Premium, letting fees are reduced to 5.9% incl. VAT of annual rent and management fees are decreasing depending on rent:
- 8.9% incl. VAT for rents below €2000
- 7.9% incl. VAT for €2000–€3000
- 6.9% incl. VAT for €3000–€4000
- 5.9% incl. VAT for €4000–€6000
- 4.9% incl. VAT above €6000
Contact us:
Our offer
List a property for rental and management
Rental mandate
What is a rental mandate and what is its duration?
The mandate authorizes Book-a-Flat to rent your property. It is concluded for an initial period of three months, then automatically renewed for twelve-month periods.
Once electronically signed, the property is published on platforms.
What documents must I provide?
The owner must provide proof of ownership, ID, bank details, mandatory diagnostics and furniture inventory.
You must provide the following documents:
- proof of ownership
- ID copies
- bank details
- diagnostics (DPE, ERP, CREP, etc.)
- charges statement
- surface certificate
- co-ownership rules
- furniture inventory
Energy performance certificate (DPE)
Is my property affected?
The DPE rates properties from A to G. G and F properties are progressively banned from renting.
It also provides renovation recommendations.
The new version gives a full report with improvement advice.
Renting your apartment
How is the rent of my apartment in Paris determined?
In Paris, the rent of a furnished apartment is set by the owner, in compliance with rent control regulations. The rent excluding charges cannot exceed the increased reference rent, except in the case of a rent supplement justified by an exceptional characteristic of the property.
Book-a-Flat assists the owner in estimating the rent based on the rental market and the legal framework.
There are two scales depending on the type of rental, unfurnished or furnished. The reference rents are expressed in €/m2 and can be consulted here.
The landlord may exceed this amount thanks to a rent supplement which must be justified by an exceptional characteristic mentioned in the lease. This may include an unobstructed view over all of Paris from the heights of Montmartre, an unusually large terrace, a suspended garden, high ceilings, or any other feature not included in the criteria used to calculate the reference rent. Two additional conditions must be met:
1) This characteristic must be decisive in setting the rent, particularly in comparison with properties of the same category in the same area.
2) It cannot be recovered by the landlord as charges, nor give rise to a contribution for the sharing of energy savings for works carried out by you (the owner).
You can easily contact us via our website www.book-a-flat.com, by phone or by email. We organize appointments at the agency, property visits or video consultations according to your preferences. Our team is at your disposal to answer all your questions and offer you personalized solutions tailored to your real estate project, whether you want to rent, invest, manage or sell.
How are apartment viewings organized?
Viewings are organized by Book-a-Flat with prospective tenants. A set of keys is kept at the agency to facilitate organization and secure the process.
How do you select tenants?
Tenants are selected based on their identity, their income and their professional stability. Income must represent at least three times the amount of the rent. The best applications are presented to the owner, who remains the final decision-maker.
Additional guarantees may be required depending on the tenant’s profile.
Lease and rental agreement for your apartment
What is a furnished rental lease?
The furnished rental lease is a contract defining the rights and obligations of the owner and the tenant. It must comply with a specific legal framework and include diagnostics and the furniture inventory.
In summary, the lease must contain:
- information concerning both parties (owner and tenant).
- information concerning the property, the equipment provided (inventory), the rent, the security deposit and the rental charges.
- certain documents annexed to the lease, such as diagnostics, the information notice, the check-in inventory, etc.
What type of lease can be signed for a furnished rental?
The lease can be signed as a main residence (Alur law) or as a civil code lease for secondary residences and corporate leases.
What is the duration of a furnished rental contract?
For a main residence, the lease is concluded for 12 months and renewable. Under civil code, the duration is freely determined between the parties.
In the case of a main residence lease, the owner may give notice to the tenant to sell the property, to take it back (to live in it or house a relative), or for a legitimate and serious reason (in particular in case of tenant default). The owner must send at least 3 months before the lease anniversary date a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt stating the reasons for repossession.
Who drafts the rental lease?
Book-a-Flat drafts the rental leases and supports the owner through to the electronic signing of the contract.
How does the security deposit work?
The security deposit covers any potential breaches by the tenant. It is returned within a legal timeframe of one to two months after the check-out inventory.
The security deposit is held in the agency’s management account in the case of Premium mandates. However, when the owner has not signed a management agreement with the agency, the owner keeps the deposit and must return all or part of it to the tenant after the check-out inventory and the return of the keys.
Security deposits are returned within a maximum of 1 month if the check-out inventory matches the check-in inventory, or within 2 months if differences are identified, from the end of the lease and after the check-out inventory and return of the keys.
In accordance with the Alur law, if the deposit is not returned within the required timeframe, the amount due to the tenant is increased by a sum equal to 10 % of the monthly rent for each month of delay started.
Why and how to carry out an inventory?
The check-in and check-out inventories allow comparison of the property’s condition. Under the Premium offer, Book-a-Flat handles these procedures for the owner.
In accordance with the Alur law (main residence), the costs of the check-in inventory are shared between the landlord and the tenant. The tenant’s share is capped at €3/m² incl. VAT. If the tenant’s share exceeds that of the landlord, the costs are split 50/50.
However, the costs of the check-out inventory are borne exclusively by the landlord.
In the case of a secondary residence, the costs of both check-in and check-out inventories are borne by the owner.
Who pays the housing tax and household waste tax?
These taxes are payable by the tenant occupying the property on January 1st.
Which utilities are payable by the tenant?
Electricity and gas consumption are payable by the tenant, who must subscribe to the contracts in their own name.
Internet/TV/phone packages can be bundled and included in the monthly rent (excluding managed properties). For example: €1,500 + €40 internet package = €1,540 / month including charges
Who owns the apartment photos?
Photos taken by Book-a-Flat are the property of the agency. However, the owner may acquire them.
What furniture is mandatory in a furnished apartment?
A furnished property must include the equipment required by law: bedding, household appliances, tableware, furniture and lighting.
Our recommendations:
- bedding including a duvet or blanket
- a blackout device for windows in rooms intended to be used as bedrooms
- cooking hobs
- an oven or a microwave oven
- a refrigerator and a freezer or, at a minimum, a refrigerator with a compartment allowing a temperature of -6°C or below
- tableware (clean and of good taste) necessary for meals
- kitchen utensils
- a table and seating
- storage shelves
- lighting
- cleaning equipment adapted to the characteristics of the property
Are cleaning and linens mandatory?
The property must be perfectly clean when the tenant moves in. Sheets and linens must be clean and in good condition.
The tenant must return the apartment in a similar state of cleanliness at the time of the check-out inventory.
If the apartment is dirty at the end of the rental, the owner may deduct cleaning costs from the tenant’s security deposit.
Sale / Purchase of apartment
Do you offer a real estate sales service?
Book-a-Flat supports owners in selling their property: valuation, marketing, viewings, negotiation and signing at the notary.
Our fees incl. VAT based on the sale price (FAI):
- >901 000€ : 4%
- 601 000€ to 900 000€ : 5%
- 451 000€ to 600 000€ : 6%
- 351 000€ to 450 000€ : 7%
- 251 000€ to 350 000€ : 8%
- < 250 000€ : 9%
Do you offer an apartment acquisition service?
We also assist buyers in the search and purchase of their apartment in Paris.
Needs assessment, studies and business plan, mandate signing, property search, visits, negotiations and preliminary sales agreement through to signing at the notary. Our fees incl. VAT depending on the sale price (FAI):
- >901 000€ : 2%
- 601 000€ to 900 000€ : 2.25%
- 451 000€ to 600 000€ : 2.5%
- 351 000€ to 450 000€ : 2.75%
- <350 000€ : 3%
Quick FAQ – Renting an apartment in Paris
No. In Paris, rents are regulated. Rent excluding charges cannot exceed the increased reference rent, except for a legally justified rent supplement.
No. Properties rated G and then F are progressively banned from rental according to the timeline set by the Climate and Resilience law.
The tenant’s income must represent at least three times the amount of the rent, unless specific guarantees are accepted by the owner.
For a main residence, the minimum duration is 12 months renewable. Under a civil code lease, the duration is freely determined between the parties.
Yes. With a full property management offer, the owner can delegate all administrative, financial and technical procedures.
