Your holiday property in good hands: Rent it out through FiS
Dear accommodation owners,
Do you own an apartment, a holiday flat, a chalet, a holiday home or a bungalow in the Styrian Salzkammergut, Hinterberger Valley, Ausseerland or in the Ennstal?
Is your accommodation repeatedly empty throughout the year, while the operating costs are constantly accruing?
Do you want to rent out your property occasionally, but don't have anyone who can do it professionally for you?
Then you've come to the right place!
Honesty, humanity and trust are top priorities at FiS. In a business that is characterized by many black sheep, we attach great importance to acting honestly. Our goal is to have satisfied partners and guests - even if this sometimes means foregoing short-term profit.
Our activities for owners at a glance
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Property promotion and marketing
Marketing of the accommodation through digital and analogue advertising measures, presentation at trade fairs, on FiS's own and external platforms, including professional photography, copywriting and special advertising.
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Pricing and naming
Support in setting prices and naming the accommodation to be rented.
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Inquiry and booking management
Processing inquiries and bookings, managing the owners' own occupancy, as well as guest information on check-in.
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Guest information and house rules
Informing guests about arrival, check-in, house rules, local customs and regulations, as well as organizing third parties to carry out these tasks.
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Tourist information
Providing information on local attractions, events, tourist and cultural facilities, as well as organizing and paying third parties for this activity.
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Financial management
Collecting rent and additional costs (such as final cleaning, tourist tax, pet fee), paying the cleaning staff in the name and on behalf of the owner and forwarding the income to the owner. Billing the commission and paying the tourist tax to the municipality.
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Organization of cleaning and repair services
Arranging and paying cleaners in the name and on behalf of the owner for final cleaning and post-departure inspection, as well as arranging and paying tradesmen for repairs and renovations. Managing repair invoices.
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Legal representation
Supporting and representing the owner in legal disputes with guests, such as damage to the accommodation.
Frequently asked questions about our rental service
Renting out a holiday property can make a significant contribution to running costs - in some cases, it can even cover them completely. You may even end up with a small profit, but this depends heavily on external factors such as the weather.
The move to online bookings has made it more difficult to make accurate forecasts. Many guests now book at short notice, often based on the weather forecast. For example, they plan for the coming weekend on Monday and then book from Thursday to Sunday. This development requires a high level of flexibility, which we offer at FiS.
Yes, that is possible at any time! The principle is "first come, first served". This means that as soon as a booking is received for a certain period, this period is blocked and is no longer available to you. However, if you register your own use early, this period will be reserved for you and will no longer be bookable for other guests.
There are no fixed costs at FiS. We work exclusively on a commission basis - so you only pay for successful bookings.
Please note that according to Styrian state law, as a tourist provider you are obliged to pay the annual membership fee to the local tourism association. However, this regulation applies to all landlords.
You are also obliged under Austrian trade law to register the free accommodation business when renting out your second home.
The exact amount of the commission depends on the type of cooperation. In general, a personal consultation in the property to be rented is necessary before the contract is concluded, in which all specific questions will be answered.