Your first guest, without the homework.
Never rented out before? We sort out the rules, prepare your home and welcome the first guest. Then we keep managing it.
Most owners who start with us have never done this before.
No experience needed. Usually there is simply a home that sits empty more than it should.
“We only use it a few weeks a year.”
The other weeks can pay for the whole year.
“I inherited it and I'm not ready to sell.”
Keep it in the family, and let it earn meanwhile.
“Long-term tenants? Not for me.”
Short stays mean no fixed contract and no tenant who stays put.
“It's for sale, but that takes time.”
Until the deed is signed, it can host guests.
“My new-build in Dubai was just handed over.”
We check what it needs, get the permit and launch it.
“I live abroad and can't be there.”
You don't need to be. That's exactly our job.
Why most owners never start.
Not for lack of interest. It's the list below that puts people off. Eight good reasons to wait, and none of them are yours to solve. Pick where your property is.
Where do I register my property?
In Flanders with Toerisme Vlaanderen; Brussels and Wallonia have their own rules. We file it in the right place.
What is the EU registration number?
A number that has to appear in every listing. We request it and add it everywhere.
Is my property safe enough for guests?
We check fire safety with you and tell you clearly if anything needs to change.
Does my building allow it?
If you live in a co-ownership, we read the building rules with you before we start.
Am I insured for guests?
We check whether your policy covers short stays, and tell you what to ask your insurer if not.
What should be in the home for guests?
We walk through the home with you and make a clear list of what to add, from beds and linen to the guest guide.
How do I get photos and a listing that work?
Professional photos and a listing written for the guests your home suits best. We take care of both.
What price do I ask, and when do I change it?
We set a pricing strategy with your minimum price as the floor, and adjust it as demand moves.
More than an income.
It stays yours
No fixed lease. Every stay is temporary, and you block your own weeks whenever you like.
Lived in, not empty
A home that is used, aired and heated ages better than one that stays closed for months.
Checked after every stay
Cleaning and a quality check after each guest, so you always know its condition.
Value that builds up
Good reviews and a strong listing make it easier to rent every year that follows.
Free to change your mind
Want to sell or move in next year? You can cancel monthly, without an exit fee.
To be honest
Short stay usually earns more per night than a long let. But not every month is full.
What that means for your property, we calculate in your free estimate. With real market data, and no figures we can't back up.
The same property. A very different result.
Short-stay rental usually earns more than a long let, and you keep the freedom to use your home yourself. Results depend on location, property and season.
Use it yourself
Long letNot possibleShort stay with AthinaBlock your own dates anytimeFlexibility
Long letLease of 1–9 yearsShort stay with AthinaCancel monthlyPricing
Long letFixed rentShort stay with AthinaAdjusted daily to demandCondition of your home
Long letChecked when the tenant leavesShort stay with AthinaChecked after every stayYour workload
Long letLowShort stay with AthinaNone, we handle it
No setup fee.
No booking, no fee.
From first call to first guest takes about three weeks. After that you pay a percentage of the rental income that actually comes in, from 12% excl. VAT depending on your package. Cancel monthly.
Not ready to call yet? Start here.
For owners who want to find out more first, at their own pace. Free and without obligation.
The Home Check
Not online yet or already renting out? I look at your home or listing the way a guest would and send you a personal note with what to do next.
Ask for my Home CheckThe launch checklist
Everything to sort out before your first guest. Tick it off online or print it as a PDF.
Open the checklistTell us about your property.
Where it is, what it is and how often you use it yourself. Within 24 hours you hear from Athina with a first estimate and what it takes to start.
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- Regions
- Belgium
Dubai