FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How am I and how is my property insured?
Airbnb offers the so-called "Host Protection Insurance", which covers possible damage to your property, and the so-called "Host Guarantee", which covers claims from third parties. The host protection insurance applies, if your own property is damaged (for instance your office chair) and the host guarantee applies, if property of the landlord is damaged (for instance the sink). Thus, every booking is automatically insured.
How about the cleaning of my flat?
Your accommodation is professionally cleaned before and after each guest. This way, you will find a clean and tidy flat when you come back.
What about the hygiene articles/bed linen?
We provide our standardised bed linen for the guests to prevent your linen being used by the guests. The same applies to towels for the kitchen and bathroom. Rubbish bags and other household consumables are also provided by us.
Is it worth renting during times of Corona?
Many guests avoid hotels during Corona. Some are not allowed to be open at all. Thus, private accommodation and regional tourism experience more guests from within the country. However, the situation is also changing quickly with new measures and we are taking these into account when providing our services.
Do I have to ask my landlord for permission?
Yes, you must ask the landlord for permission to sublet your accommodation to holiday guests. Renting on Airbnb is qualified as a normal sublease by the tenant to holiday guests and is therefore legal. However, there are differences for individual rooms and entire flats. We are more than happy to advise you on how to get the landlord's consent. Legally, the landlord is not allowed to terminate your tenancy agreement even if you have not asked for subletting beforehand. However, we always recommend good communication in order to maintain a good tenancy.
What income can I expect?
The amount of money expected varies depending on the size, appearance and location of the apartment, as well as external factors. If we take a one-bedroom apartment near the university as an example, you can assume that at an average price of about 70 CHF/night with a usual occupancy (~20/30 days per month) will bring in about 1400 CHF within a month, of which you would be entitled to half, i.e. 700 CHF. Out of our half, we pay the washing costs, rubbish bags and other additional cleaning costs. If the occupancy rate increases, so does the income. Of course, these are only rough estimates from past data, so please do not take the figures for granted.