Holiday properties: Five steps to successful holiday rentals
Renting out vacation properties can often generate more income than residential properties. However, this requires careful planning. What interested parties should consider before buying.
According to a 2026 travel analysis by the German Travel Association, one in five German vacations is taken domestically, with popular destinations including the North and Baltic Sea coasts, Bavarian regions, and mountain areas like the Harz. Cities, particularly Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, are also highly sought after, as shown by the travel statistics.
This trend presents a lucrative opportunity for investors who purchase and rent out holiday apartments, potentially earning higher returns than traditional residential properties. However, successful holiday apartment rentals require careful planning: location, legal hurdles, and ongoing expenses can make or break an investment.
Saadia Touzri, a representative of her firm, highlights the importance of not solely focusing on investment yields, as markets with insufficient demand could lead to losses. Two experts outline five crucial steps for entering the market of holiday apartment rentals.
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