How does Spotahome work?

How does Spotahome work?

How to list your property for monthly rentals with Spotahome

Prepare your advert

STEP 1

Give your property international visibility among thousands of people looking for monthly rentals.

Complete your listing with photos and descriptions

Upload clear images and describe each space and service in your listing.

Support throughout the process

Our team supports you in your language at every step, so you can publish your listing without complications.

STEP 2

Review and verification

We review your listing to make sure everything is perfect and ready to go live in less than 48 hours.

Confirmation call

Our team will contact you to confirm the listing and help you complete any remaining details.

In cities where available, a professional photographer will come to your property within 10 days. Check here for available cities.

Free photo shoot

Our team will contact you to confirm the listing and help you complete any outstanding details.

Your listing is published

Your property is activated on Spotahome and shown to thousands of international tenants.

Global Visibility

Over 20 million users visit Spotahome every year.

Verified and solvent tenants

Professionals, students, digital nomads: all go through our verification and solvency process.

More about tenant verification

STEP 4

Receive booking requests

Manage your requests easily and 100% online.

No calls or visits

Manage all booking requests directly from the platform.

Requests with confirmed payment

Tenant check-in and collection

STEP 5

Coordinate the arrival and start receiving your payments securely every month.

Coordinate the arrival with the tenant

The applications you receive are from tenants who have already paid the first month's rent upon booking. The amount is retained and transferred to you 48 hours after their arrival.

You are responsible for handing over the keys, signing contracts, inventory and payment of additional services.

Guaranteed payments every month

Get paid on time on the 5th working day of each month, even if your tenant stops paying. We handle the claim.

More about the guaranteed payment

Free professional photography

In cities where available, a professional photographer will visit your property within a maximum of 10 days. Check available cities here.

Rent with confidence

We will carry out a solvency analysis of the tenant.

STEP 3

Your property is activated on Spotahome and shown to thousands of international tenants.

Global visibility

More than 20 million users visit Spotahome every year.

Verified and solvent tenants

Professionals, students, digital nomads: all go through our verification and solvency process.

Receive booking requests

Manage your requests easily and 100% online.

No calls or visits

Manage all booking requests directly from the platform.

Rent with confidence

We carry out a solvency check on the tenant.

Requests with confirmed payment

The requests you receive come from tenants who have already paid the first month when booking. The amount is held and transferred to you 48 hours after move-in.

STEP 4

STEP 5

Tenant move-in and payments

Coordinate the arrival and start receiving your payments securely every month.

Coordinate the tenant’s arrival

Key handover, contract signing, inventory, and payment of additional services are handled by you.

Guaranteed monthly payments

Get paid on time on the 5th business day of each month, even if your tenant stops paying. We handle the claim for you.

Your listing goes live

Protect your property and income with the most comprehensive cover.

Guaranteed monthly payments

Get paid on time on the 5th business day of each month, even if your tenant stops paying. We handle the claim for you.

Spotahome Plus

Protection against property damage

If the tenant causes damage that exceeds the deposit amount, we cover you with up to 2 extra months of rent.

Early departure coverage

If the tenant leaves earlier than expected, you receive up to 1 extra month of rent while we help you find the next one.

We validate the tenant’s identity, financial reliability, and risk profile with the most complete screening in the industry, reducing non-payments and future issues.

High-level tenant verification

If a tenant leaves early, you get up to 1 month's extra rent while you find the next tenant.

Senior Tenant Verification

Three-layer verification

Digital authentication

We verify email and phone with advanced fraud detection systems to ensure each user is real.

Biometric validation

We combine official documents and facial recognition to confirm tenant identity and authenticity.

Solvency checks

We analyse address, income and funds to ensure financial stability and ability to pay prior to booking.

Spotahome Plus

How do we do it?

Digital Authentication

What is it?

No risk from day one

Only already screened tenants

We check the identity and basic data of the tenant before allowing them to submit a booking request.

Only already screened tenants

We screen address, income and funds to ensure financial stability and ability to pay before booking.

The most rigorous verification in the industry

We cross check and review actual documentation to ensure reliable tenants.

Creditworthiness check

Rent without worry with our verified tenants

Three-layer verification

Digital authentication

We verify emails and phone numbers using advanced fraud-detection systems to ensure every user is real.

Biometric validation

We combine official documents and facial recognition to confirm the tenant’s identity and authenticity.

Solvency check

We analyze the users address, income and funds to ensure financial stability and ability to pay before booking.

"I rented to a student from abroad and honestly I was a bit worried at first. Spotahome’s verification gave me peace of mind because they confirmed his identity before he moved in."

Spotahome Plus

How do we do it?

How do we do it?

Only screened tenants

What is Spotahome Plus?

No risk from day one

Only pre-screened tenants

We verify the tenant’s identity and basic information before allowing them to send a booking request.

Verified financial reliability

Once you accept the request, we validate their financial stability and ability to pay to minimize non-payment from the start.

The most rigorous verification in the industry

We run cross-checks and review real documentation to ensure trustworthy tenants.

Lia

Owner on Spotahome since 2024

What landlords renting with Spotahome say

They trust us

THEY TRUST US

What kind of rentals does Spotahome offer?
Spotahome manages temporary or monthly rentals, with a minimum stay of 30 days. It is not a holiday or daily rental. You can advertise rooms, studios or entire flats and receive tenants looking for medium or long term stays, such as students, professionals or digital nomads.
When do I receive the first month's payment?
48 hours after the tenant's check-in date, by SEPA transfer to the account you have indicated, we will help you by registering you with Stripe.
Who pays the deposit?
The tenant pays it directly to you on the day of check-in, in cash or by bank transfer. Spotahome does not handle deposits.
Does Spotahome pay the rent if the tenant does not pay?
Yes, Spotahome advances the monthly payment to the landlord even if the tenant has not paid, from the check-in date to the check-out date, with a maximum coverage of 12 months (including the security deposit).
What types of damage does Spotahome cover?
Spotahome covers direct material damage caused by the tenant or his guests to the elements included in the official inventory of the property:
  • Damaged or broken furniture and appliances.
  • Structural damage (floors, walls, windows, doors)
  • Breakdowns in fixed installations (plumbing, electricity, heating)
  • Cleaning and change of locks (up to 200 €)
What happens if the tenant leaves early?
If the tenant leaves the property without respecting the 30 days notice period of the contract, Spotahome compensates you with up to one month's rent (after applying the deposit) and gives more visibility to your ad to help you find a new tenant as soon as possible.
Requirement: the contract must expressly include the 30-day notice clause.
What happens if the tenant does not show up on the day of check-in?

If the tenant confirms the booking but does not show up and does not respond to communications, Spotahome transfers the full first payment (30 days' rent in Spain or 1 week in the UK) as compensation. The booked dates become available for new requests immediately.

Is Spotahome the best platform to rent my flat for months?

Yes, Spotahome is Europe's leading platform for month-to-month rentals, offering payment protection, damage coverage and the most advanced tenant verification system on the market. Spotahome is designed specifically for landlords looking for security and stability for month-to-month rentals.

What commission does Spotahome charge and what does it include?

Spotahome Plus charges a commission of 8% of the total value of the contract.

This model allows us to offer greater security to the landlord, including protection against non-payment, tenant verification and coverage according to the terms of service, reducing risks during the rental.

The exact amount is always clearly displayed before the contract is concluded.

Is it compulsory to require a deposit from the tenant to be on Spotahome Plus?
Yes, it is necessary to have at least 1 month's rent as a deposit to access these guarantees.

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