Can you imagine living in an office? This concept, imported from the Netherlands, allows individuals to temporarily live in unused office spaces—all at unbeatable prices. L’Agencerie Albi, your real estate agency in Albi, introduces you to this European concept.
Renting Office Space to Individuals: A Solution for Housing Tenants on a Tight Budget
In the city, housing costs can be high. Some companies therefore allow office owners to rent out their spaces at prices that are significantly more affordable for those on a tight budget: a maximum of €200 per month in fees (not rent), according to the TV show *Tout Compte Fait* (2016).
It might even be possible to house homeless people there, as proposed by the Unity Cube organization, which pioneered the creation of small, modular apartments made from simple wooden pallets.
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These buildings must receive prefectural approval!
Renting out vacant office space isn’t that easy. Each building must receive prefectural approval regarding health and safety. But very often, vacant spaces are outdated and no longer meet rental standards.
The director of Camelot France, a company that manages vacant properties, explains, for example, that before a temporary resident is accepted, they must have “an alternative living arrangement with relatives.”
The selection criteria for tenants can be quite strict: a sworn statement must be signed, indicating that a relative agrees to provide housing within a maximum of three months in the event that the building is sold. The tenant must also have neither children nor pets.
This solution is less expensive for businesses than security guard services
Empty offices are sometimes squatted in or vandalized. To prevent this from happening, office owners sometimes hire security firms, which can be quite expensive.
There is now an alternative: renting out vacant office space to individuals so that—while waiting to find a buyer, for example—the premises are occupied and maintained by a trustworthy person. Their role is to notify the company in the event of a problem, such as a break-in.
What about you—would you be interested in renting a space as an individual tenant? Conversely, if you run a business, would you like to rent out your vacant spaces to individuals? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Do you own a property in Albi? We can assist you with the rental management of your property in Albi or providea real estate appraisal for your home in Albi. Feel free to contact us!
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