Would you like to let your furnished apartment in Paris or hand over its management? Find answers to the main questions about our services, our fees and how your rental works.
Our services
Why entrust my apartment to Book A Flat?
Since 2004, Book A Flat has been helping owners of furnished apartments in Paris. We showcase your property, look for reliable, solvent tenants and support you up to the signing of the lease.
With our rental management service, we also handle the administrative, financial and technical follow-up of your apartment. You have a dedicated property manager, a technical team available 7 days a week and the support of our legal department.
→ Find out how we let your furnished apartment
Can I entrust you only with finding a tenant?
Yes. Our letting service includes the rent estimate, advice on presenting the apartment, the photo shoot, advertising the listing, viewings, reviewing applications and drafting the lease.
Once the lease is signed, you manage your apartment and your relationship with the tenant directly.
What does your rental management service include?
We look after your apartment throughout the tenancy:
- Check-in and check-out inventories;
- Rent collection, receipts and payment of the sums collected to you;
- Reminders in case of late payment;
- Rent review where the lease and regulations allow it;
- Day-to-day relationship with your tenant;
- Organising technical work and following up insurance claims;
- Organising cleaning and refurbishment between two tenancies;
- A monthly management report;
- Help with declaring your rental income.
Your dedicated property manager coordinates these tasks and keeps you informed of any important events.
→ See our full management service in detail
Can I entrust you with my apartment if I live abroad?
Yes. Our services allow you to follow your rental remotely. We handle the marketing, the electronic signature of the lease and, with rental management, the day-to-day follow-up of your apartment.
Your property manager remains your contact for any questions about the apartment, the tenant and any work required.
→ Read our guide: letting your apartment from abroad
Our fees and the mandate
What are your letting fees?
Our fees depend on the type of lease and the service you choose:
| Your situation | Fees payable by the landlord | Exclusivity |
|---|---|---|
| Letting with rental management, or Civil Code lease | ½ month of rent incl. VAT | One month |
| Main residence lease, without rental management | 6.75% of annual rent incl. VAT | No exclusivity |
Letting fees are due when the lease is signed.
What are your rental management fees?
Our fees are calculated each month on the rent including charges:
| Monthly rent including charges | Management fees |
|---|---|
| Up to and including €4,000 | 5.75% excl. VAT, i.e. 6.90% incl. VAT |
| Above €4,000 | 4.90% excl. VAT, i.e. 5.88% incl. VAT |
A monthly minimum of €130 excl. VAT, i.e. €156 incl. VAT, applies to rents up to €4,000.
The rate for your bracket applies to the whole rent, not only to the portion above the threshold.
Are cleaning and works costs included in management?
Our service includes organising and following up the work provided for in the mandate.
The expenses themselves (cleaning, repairs, works or purchase of equipment) are separate from the management fees. Who pays for them depends on their nature and on the respective obligations of the landlord and the tenant.
Do I need to sign a mandate before letting?
Yes. The mandate authorises us to market your apartment and sets out precisely our assignment, our fees and the terms of our work.
If you choose rental management, it also specifies the tasks you entrust to us during the tenancy.
Does the mandate include exclusivity?
The letting offer at ½ month of rent incl. VAT, with management or for a Civil Code lease, includes one month of exclusivity.
For a main residence letting without management, the offer at 6.75% of annual rent incl. VAT comes with no exclusivity.
The dates and terms of the exclusivity are set out in your mandate.
Preparing your apartment
Which documents do I need to provide?
To prepare your mandate and the letting, we will ask you in particular for:
- An identity document for each owner;
- Proof of ownership;
- Your bank details (RIB);
- Your non-occupying landlord insurance certificate;
- The technical surveys required for the apartment;
- Proof of the living area;
- The latest annual statement of service charges;
- The relevant parts of the building's co-ownership rules;
- An inventory of furniture and equipment.
The building manager's contact details, the fibre socket number and the manuals or invoices for appliances also make managing your apartment easier.
We will tell you which documents to add depending on the features of your property.
Which surveys are required to let?
The file includes in particular a valid energy performance certificate (DPE) and a risk statement. Other documents may be required depending on the age of the building and installations and the situation of the apartment: lead, electricity, gas or noise surveys.
We check with you which documents are available and which need updating before the lease is signed.
→ Mandatory surveys for letting
Can my apartment be let with its current DPE?
The energy rating is one of the points to check before any letting.
In mainland France, for the residential leases concerned, an apartment rated G can no longer be let since 1 January 2025. This also applies to renewals and tacit extensions. Apartments rated F will be concerned from 2028, then those rated E from 2034.
We review your DPE before marketing to identify any steps that may be required.
How should I prepare my apartment for photos and viewings?
A clean, tidy, bright and properly equipped apartment helps applicants picture themselves living there.
We advise you on the layout of the furniture, any equipment to add and useful improvements before the photo shoot. The aim is to present a welcoming home that matches what the tenant will find during the viewing.
→ Our tips for furnishing your apartment
Finding the right tenant
How do you set the rent for my apartment?
We look at the address, the surface area, the floor, whether there is a lift, the condition of the apartment, its furnishings and its features: outdoor space, view, parking or special equipment.
We compare these elements with rental demand and with the rules that apply to the intended lease to suggest a rent in line with your property and your plans.
Is my apartment subject to rent control?
In Paris, lettings that are the tenant's main residence and mobility leases are subject to rent control.
The applicable cap depends in particular on the address, the number of rooms, the construction period and whether the apartment is furnished. Any rent supplement must meet specific conditions.
We check the applicable rules before setting the advertised rent.
→ Rent control in Paris: what you need to know
Where will my listing be published?
Your apartment is presented on the Book A Flat website and on our partner platforms, with photographs and a detailed description.
We also offer your property to applicants in our database whose search matches its features.
How do you organise viewings?
We organise viewings with interested applicants and keep you informed of how they go.
Leaving a set of keys with the agency makes appointments easier and saves you from having to travel. We send you a report after each viewing.
How do you select applicants?
We review the consistency of the file, the professional situation, income and guarantees provided, in compliance with regulations.
Our clients include in particular executives, expatriates and professionals on assignment. The applications we shortlist are presented to you for approval before the lease is signed.
How long does it take to let my apartment?
The time depends in particular on the rent asked, the location, the features, the season and when the apartment is available.
A complete file, an apartment ready for viewings and a rent in line with the market make marketing easier. We regularly update you on viewings and feedback from applicants.
The lease and the tenant's move-in
What is the difference between a main residence lease and a Civil Code lease?
The main residence lease applies when the apartment is the tenant's main residence. It falls under a specific legal framework.
The Civil Code lease is used in particular for some second homes or when a company rents an apartment to house an employee.
The choice depends on the actual use of the apartment and the situation of the parties. Our legal department helps you prepare the right contract.
How long is a furnished lease?
For a main residence, a standard furnished lease is generally signed for one year, renewable. It can be signed for nine months for a student, without tacit renewal.
The tenant can give notice at any time with one month's notice.
For a Civil Code lease, the term and the conditions for leaving are set out in the contract.
→ Furnished rentals: which lease term to choose?
Who drafts the lease and organises its signature?
Our legal department prepares the lease and its appendices based on the information about the apartment, the landlord and the tenant.
Electronic signature allows the contract to be finalised remotely, without coming to the agency.
How does the move-in work?
The move-in includes in particular the check-in inventory, the furniture inventory and the handover of keys.
These documents record the condition of the apartment and its equipment at the start of the tenancy. With our rental management service, we organise these steps for you.
Day-to-day management
When will I receive my rent?
With our management service, we handle rent collection and its follow-up.
Payment to you is scheduled for the 10th of each month, subject to the sums actually being received and according to the terms of the mandate. Your management report shows the rents received, the fees and any expenses.
What do you do in case of late payment?
We send reminders and contact the tenant to understand the situation and obtain payment.
Your property manager keeps you informed and supports you with the appropriate steps. Rental management alone is not insurance against unpaid rent.
Who handles breakdowns and repairs?
Your property manager coordinates exchanges with the tenant and the professionals involved. Our technical team is available 7 days a week to handle requests for intervention.
Depending on the situation, we organise the diagnosis, quotes and follow-up of repairs, within the authorisations set out in the mandate.
What happens when the tenant leaves?
With rental management, we organise the check-out inventory and follow up the steps related to the end of the lease.
We review the condition of the apartment, any work required and the conditions for letting it again. Where necessary, we coordinate cleaning and refurbishment to prepare for the next occupant.
Have another question?
Every apartment and every project deserves a personal conversation.
Contact us to review your property, get a rent estimate or choose the service that suits you.
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