Luxury Real Estate: What Defines a High Standing Property

In the world of luxury real estate, are you the owner of a furnished apartment and wondering whether it can be considered a high-end property? Understanding what sets a high-end apartment apart in the premium real estate sector will help you better showcase your asset, especially on the furnished rental market in France.

1/ Luxury or high-end: a fine but real line

In France, there is no official label to define luxury real estate. The term refers to rare, refined, and exclusive properties. It is based on both objective criteria—such as location, size, or quality of amenities—and more subjective elements like character, elegance, or historical value.

High-end properties, on the other hand, include apartments or houses of excellent quality that don’t quite reach the ultra-exclusive level of luxury. At Lodgis, we mainly offer high-end furnished apartments for rent in major French cities like Paris, Lyon, or Toulouse, and a few luxury properties in Paris. Our clients are mainly professionals on assignment, expatriates, and companies seeking quality rentals.

2/ What are the criteria of a high-end apartment?

Here are the key elements that define a high-end property:

• Desirable location: upscale neighborhood, central address, open view, or proximity to business hubs.
• Exceptional architecture or setting: Haussmann building, prestigious residence, elevator or private courtyard.
• Generous space: high ceilings, large living area, private terrace or balcony.
• High-quality features: designer furniture, premium appliances, air conditioning, fiber internet, modern equipment.
• Refined finishes: elegant décor, recent renovations, quality materials.
• Unique elements: distinctive charm, monument view, private garden, historical or architectural significance.

3/ Rent supplement: enhancing your property

In Paris or Lyon, rent prices are regulated. However, if your furnished apartment offers exceptional features not included in the reference rent, you may apply a rent supplement to reflect its outstanding comfort or location. These features are assessed in comparison with other properties in the same area.

This supplement must be clearly justified in the lease using objective criteria:

• Exceptional view over a listed site or monument
• Terrace or balcony
• Custom-made furniture or designer pieces
• Rare amenities such as cleaning services, concierge, wine cellar, or hammam
• Remarkable architecture or historical character

This approach allows you to optimize your rental income while remaining compliant with regulations. To do so, it’s essential to have the right support.

4/ Why target the luxury and high-end market?

Positioning your property in the luxury or high-end market allows you to:

• Attract reliable and financially stable tenants (expatriates, companies)
• Maximize rental returns
• Maintain and enhance your property over the long term

5/ What Lodgis offers for high-end property owners

Managing a furnished property requires time and expertise. Lodgis supports you with two levels of service:

Rental of your property

We handle the publication of your property and select reliable applicants with verified files. You approve the tenant while benefiting from professional support to secure the rental.

We draft the lease and provide rent management services to ease your workload.

Full property management

We take care of everything during the rental period:

• Rent collection
• Move-in and move-out inspections
• Follow-up on maintenance and repairs

Our expertise in furnished rentals allows you to generate rental income with complete peace of mind.

6/ Conclusion

Renting out a high-end property relies first and foremost on the quality of the amenities, the rarity of the unit, and its location.

But it’s also about offering a unique experience that tenants are seeking when they choose your property.

Lodgis supports you in your high-end, luxury, or exceptional rental project, helping you find the right tenant and offering personalized support to ensure your experience is both smooth and rewarding.

Interested in entrusting your property to Lodgis? Contact us to discover our services tailored to your needs.

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