Operator concepts for holiday properties
Letting and marketing for holiday homes and co.
Letting, managing and marketing a holiday property takes a lot of time and effort. Holiday homes and holiday flats with an operator concept are a good alternative for anyone who wants to make a good return on their holiday home conveniently and securely. What are the advantages and disadvantages of operator concepts and who are they suitable for?
What are operator concepts?
With an operator concept, you buy a holiday home or holiday flat that is then completely managed and rented out by a provider. These are often larger holiday complexes such as resorts, chalet villages, etc.
The providers can be companies from the tourism industry, property management companies or investors, for example. With an operator concept, the provider takes care of all the work relating to your holiday property after the purchase. From the maintenance of the facility to the ongoing operation, the care of holiday guests and optimum marketing.
Advantages of operator concepts for holiday properties:
- high capacity utilisation
- good yield
- All-round carefree package for owners
- Often tax and financing advantages
- Usually limited owner utilisation possible
- Often high-quality, modern and larger holiday resorts
- often in combination with special leisure facilities such as a fun pool, rehabilitation centre, etc.
For whom is a holiday property with an operator concept perfect?
- For anyone looking for a convenient investment opportunity in holiday properties
- If you don't have the time or inclination to take care of the letting, management, etc. yourself
- For anyone who doesn't often use their holiday home themselves or doesn't want to make it available to friends and family
- If you would like to invest in a holiday property abroad
- For anyone who is buying their holiday flat or holiday home mainly for reasons of return
Expert tip:
"The trend in operator concepts for holiday properties is towards hotel-like offers. Holiday guests enjoy the freedom and independence of a holiday flat and can still use the services of a hotel at any time and on request - from a wide range of wellness facilities to various restaurants and childcare."
When is an operator concept not suitable?
A holiday flat or holiday home with an operator concept is a convenient way to invest in a holiday property. However, operator concepts are not suitable for every holiday home, every investment strategy and every planned type of use.
Disadvantages of operator concepts:
- Often higher investment costs, especially for new, high-quality holiday properties
- Self-utilisation only possible to a limited extent
- Little room for manoeuvre in terms of furnishings, letting, etc.
- higher wear and tear on the property possible due to high utilisation
- Often designed purely as investment properties for a certain period of time
- More trend-dependent than classic holiday homes
- Rental income must of course be taxed
For whom is a holiday property with an operator concept not suitable?
- If you would like to use your holiday home yourself frequently, spontaneously and at any time of year
- If your holiday home should also be there for friends and family
- If you would like to take care of the letting, marketing etc. yourself
- If you would like to design your holiday home individually