Setting the rent

The rental market is transparent, as it is now fully digitalised. The best way to get an initial sense of rental value is to browse listings on the main property portals. That said, it is worth keeping in mind that advertised rents may reflect landlord expectations rather than actual market values. Properties priced within the right range tend to let faster than those where the asking rent is out of step with the market — inconsistencies are common (just as with sale prices).

Ultimately, the rents at which leases are concluded follow the basic laws of any market: they are determined by supply and demand. The volume of lettings we handle, combined with our detailed knowledge of the market and its movements, allows us to help landlords set a rent that is both ambitious and realistic.

Corporate clients and expatriates form the core of the premium tenant market in which Eiffel Housing has built its expertise. This clientele focuses on higher-quality properties and is prepared to pay a premium where the standard of the accommodation justifies it.

Corporate housing policies can vary significantly depending on an employee’s seniority, length of service and family situation. We see considerable differences in these practices across companies, and our in-depth knowledge of corporate housing policies — allocated budgets, housing allowances, eligibility criteria — allows us to help landlords position their property to best attract this clientele.