If you still think a good telecommuting apartment is just WiFi and a chair, my friend, you’re missing the street. Because telecommuting has changed the rental game, and if you want to attract those digital nomads with their Macbook and specialty coffee, you’d better understand what they’re looking for and how to make it profitable by renting a well-appointed apartment.
If you are a teleworker and you are looking for an apartment where you can work without going crazy, or if you are a landlord and you want to rent your house to this type of tenants, read on. Here is the definitive guide to real estate teleworking. 🚀
1️⃣ What are the characteristics of a good telecommuting apartment?
Forget about renting a cave apartment with third-world WiFi and a desk from the 80s. Good telework apartments have to meet some basic requirements so that digital workers can work without wanting to jump out the window.
🔹 WiFi that doesn’t embarrass → Minimum 600MB of fiber or none of this makes sense. If the WiFi is slow, be prepared for the tenant to bolt before you can say “ping”.
🔹 Good natural lighting → No one wants to live (or work) in a bunker. Natural light = productivity and happiness.
🔹 Real workspace → A decent desk, ergonomic chair (not back-breaking), good lighting and power outlets nearby. No putting a kitchen chair and calling it a “work area”.
🔹 Quiet floor → If the neighbor blows the trumpet or there is construction work 24/7, goodbye very good. Teleworking requires peace of mind.
🔹 Decent air conditioning → If in summer the apartment turns into a hellish oven and in winter into a freezing cave, don’t expect anyone to last more than a week.
🔹 Well connected → Teleworkers may not commute to the office, but they do want coffee shops, coworking facilities and transportation nearby.
🔹 Equipped kitchen → People who work from home cook more than the rest. Having a well-equipped kitchen (with oven, microwave and decent coffee maker) adds up.
🔹 Smart TV and Netflix/Amazon Prime included → After a day of working at home, it’s time to rest properly.
If the apartment meets these points, you already have the basis for attracting teleworkers. But if you want to get the most out of it, read on.
2️⃣ How to Equip an Apartment for Renting to Teleworkers
If you want your apartment to rent fast and at a good price, you need to equip it well. Here are the keys:
🔥 Furniture and Work Area
✅ Spacious desk → No more using the dining room table. A good real desk with space for laptop, notebooks and gadgets.
✅ Ergonomic chair → Spend at least 100-150€ on a decent one. You can’t charge a premium rental if the chair looks like something out of a roadhouse.
✅ Desk lamp → With cool white light so they don’t work in the dark.
📡 Internet and Technology
✅ Powerful router → If you have a router from 2005, change that already. A modern one with good range is key.
✅ WiFi in all rooms → If the apartment is large, put a repeater or a Mesh system so that the signal reaches well.
✅ External display → Having an additional monitor is a brutal plus to attract those who work long hours at the computer.
✅ Multi-plugs and USB chargers → So you don’t have to go looking for them around the house like crazy.
❄ Comfort and Air Conditioning
✅ Air conditioning and heating → No 90’s fans or crappy stoves. If the weather is extreme, people will be gone in two days.
✅ Blackout curtains → To avoid reflections on the screen and for those who work late.
🏡 Extras that add points
✅ Chill space or balcony → To disconnect after work.
✅ Kitchen with a good coffee maker → They should be able to prepare decent coffee, not water in an envelope.
✅ Comfortable sofa and Smart TV → Because after work, it’s time to relax.
✅ Shower with good pressure → Don’t underestimate this. Loose shower = negative points.
If you set up an apartment with these characteristics, you will rent it quickly and at a good price, because this is exactly what teleworkers are looking for.
3️⃣ Where Are The Best Telecommuting Apartments In Spain?
If you are a teleworker looking for an apartment, or if you are a landlord and want to invest in this market, take note of these areas:
🔹 Seville → Good weather, cheaper rent than Madrid and Barcelona, and more and more coworkings. Ideal for those looking for quality of life.
🔹 Malaga and the Costa del Sol → Beaches, spectacular weather and a growing community of digital nomads.
🔹 Madrid → More expensive, but with many coworking options and services.
🔹 Barcelona → Another magnet for international telecommuters, although prices can be a problem.
🔹 Valencia → Increasingly on trend for its balance between cost of living and quality.
🔹 Gran Canaria → Perfect weather all year round and more and more coworking spaces and teleworking communities.
If you have a property in these areas and equip it well, you can get extra rent and secure more stable tenants.
🚀 Conclusion: Is it Worth Investing in Flats for Teleworkers?
💰 If you are an owner: Yes, very much so. If you tune your apartment well, you can rent it faster and more expensively to people who will take good care of it.
🏡 If you are a telecommuter: Look for well-equipped apartments and don’t settle for just anything. If you are going to work from home, it had better be a comfortable and well set up place.
Teleworkers are no longer a fad, they are the present of renting. If you want your apartment to rent well, give it some love, good internet and a decent chair. Your bank account will thank you. 😉🔥
📩 Do you have an apartment and want to rent it to teleworkers? Write me and I will help you to get the most out of it. 🚀
