Letting a property to a company – how corporate letting works

Do you have a flat, a villa, a house or several properties that you want to let? Letting a property to a company can be a good alternative to traditional private letting.

Companies regularly need temporary accommodation for employees, consultants, project managers, fitters, and other staff who are working in another location for a limited period. This can range from a few weeks to several months or for longer projects.

At Stayflow, we help companies find furnished properties for their staff. We also partner with private property owners, landlords, and other accommodation providers who want to make their properties available to the corporate market.

Why do companies rent properties?

When a company starts a project in a new location, its staff need somewhere to live.

Hotels work well for shorter periods, but for longer projects, many companies look for a furnished flat or a house where their staff can live more normally during the work period.

The need can come from, for example:

• construction and installation companies

• industrial companies

• consultancy firms

• service companies

• healthcare and staffing

• international companies with projects in Sweden

• companies relocating staff between different cities

• projects where larger work teams need accommodation

This means that both smaller flats for one or two people and larger houses for entire work teams can be attractive as corporate accommodation.

How does letting a property to a company work?

Corporate letting essentially means that the property is used as temporary accommodation for people working in the area.

At Stayflow, the process usually begins with a company submitting an accommodation request.

For example, it might be:

“We need accommodation for six people in Örebro from September to December.”

We then review the properties and accommodation providers in our network to see which options suit the company's needs.

If your property is a match, it can be presented as an option.

This means that as a property owner, you do not have to find companies looking for accommodation yourself. By being in our network, your property can instead be matched against relevant company enquiries as they come in.

What properties are companies looking for?

There is no single correct type of corporate accommodation.

Needs vary depending on the project, number of people, location, and how long the company needs the accommodation for.

Flats

Furnished flats are common for corporate accommodation.

This can range from a small studio for a consultant to larger flats with several bedrooms for a work team.

Houses and villas

For larger groups, a furnished house can be particularly attractive.

A company with, for example, six or eight people might prefer a house where everyone can live together instead of in several smaller flats.

Aparthotels and other types of accommodation

Smaller hotels, aparthotels, hostels, and other accommodation facilities can also be suitable, depending on the company's needs.

Stayflow therefore works with several different types of accommodation.

What is important for companies looking for accommodation?

Corporate clients often look for different things than someone seeking a permanent private home.

Some of the most important factors are:

Furnished

Most corporate guests need to be able to move in straight away.

Beds, kitchen equipment, a table, chairs, and basic furniture should therefore be in place.

Separate beds

If several colleagues are to live together, the number of actual beds is often more important than the property's total number of rooms.

For example, a house with four bedrooms and two separate beds in each room can be attractive for a company with eight employees.

Parking

For construction, industry, and other projects where staff use work vehicles, parking can be very important.

Internet

A stable internet connection is now basically a prerequisite for much corporate accommodation.

Laundry facilities

For longer stays, a washing machine or access to a laundry room is often important.

Kitchen

Companies booking accommodation for longer periods usually look for properties where staff can cook their own meals.

Advantages of letting to companies

Letting a flat to a company or letting a house to a company differs in several ways from standard short-term letting.

A major difference is that the accommodation is linked to a job or project.

This often means there is a clear period, a specific number of people, and a contact person at the company.

The length of bookings can also be attractive. While traditional short-term letting can involve many different guests and frequent check-ins and check-outs, a corporate project can last for several weeks or months.

However, it is important to remember that every corporate booking is different. The length, price, number of people, and terms therefore need to be assessed for each individual enquiry.

Does the property need to be in a major city?

No.

It is easy to think that corporate letting mainly concerns Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö, but companies carry out projects all over Sweden.

Industrial projects, construction projects, installations, service jobs, and other assignments are often carried out in small and medium-sized towns where the supply of suitable corporate accommodation can be limited.

Therefore, properties in smaller towns can also be of interest.

For Stayflow, the most important thing is not just where the property is located, but whether there is a corporate need that the property can be matched with.

What should you consider before you let?

Before you let a property, you should check which rules apply to your specific property and situation.

This can include, among other things:

• whether you have the right to let the property

• any necessary permission from a housing association or landlord

• insurance

• tenancy conditions

• liability for damages

• what is included in the rent

• notice period

• the number of people allowed to live in the property

The rules can differ depending on the type of property you own or rent and how the letting is structured.

Therefore, always have a clear agreement in place before anyone moves in.

How is the rent determined?

There is no single price that fits all corporate properties.

The price is influenced by factors such as:

• town/city and area

• the property's size

• number of bedrooms and beds

• standard

• parking

• internet

• furnishings

• how long the company wants to rent for

• how many people will be living there

• what is included in the accommodation

A property that works well for corporate accommodation therefore needs to be assessed based on the current market and the company's needs.

How do I let my property through Stayflow?

The first step is simple.

You send us information about the property.

We typically need to know:

• address or area

• property type

• number of rooms

• number of bedrooms

• number of beds

• available period

• desired price

• if parking is available

• if internet is included

• pictures of the property

• other relevant information

The property can then be added to our network.

When we receive a company enquiry that matches the property, we can contact you to discuss the specific booking.

Submitting a property does not mean you have to accept every enquiry. Each booking is assessed separately based on the period, price, and other terms.

We are looking for properties for corporate clients

Stayflow helps companies find corporate housing and furnished accommodation for both short and long-term work assignments.

We are therefore continuously seeking new partnerships with:

• private property owners

• landlords

• property companies

• aparthotels

• hotels

• professional accommodation providers

If you have an empty property, a furnished flat you want to let, or several properties you would like to offer to the corporate market, you are welcome to register them with Stayflow.

Do you want to let your property to a company?

Submit information about your property to Stayflow, and we will see if it could suit our current or future company enquiries.

It could be a flat, a house, a villa, or several properties.

Add your property to Stayflow and become part of our corporate accommodation network.

Frequently asked questions about letting a property to a company

Can private individuals let property to companies?

Yes, it may be possible for private individuals to let properties for use as corporate accommodation. The exact rules depend on factors such as the property type and the letting situation. Therefore, you should always check what rules and permissions apply to your specific property.

Can I let my house to a company?

Yes. Houses with several bedrooms can be particularly attractive to companies that need accommodation for multiple employees in the same location.

Does the property have to be furnished?

Companies that need temporary accommodation usually look for furnished properties because staff need to be able to move in straight away. Furnishings therefore normally make a property significantly more suitable for corporate accommodation.

How long do companies rent properties for?

It varies a lot. A booking can be for a few weeks, several months, or longer, depending on the length of the project.

In which locations does Stayflow look for properties?

Corporate projects exist all over Sweden and also in other parts of the Nordics and Europe. Therefore, properties in both large and small towns can be relevant.

How do I find companies that want to rent my property?

One option is to partner with a corporate accommodation company that already receives enquiries from businesses. Through Stayflow, your property can be made available in our network and matched with corporate clients when a relevant need arises.