The Rental Ownership model offers generous options for personal use of your holiday home. Because your property contributes to the rental pool, personal use is generally limited to five weeks per year. However, not all weeks are equal expected rental income during peak season can be up to seven times higher than in the low season. That’s why we distinguish between peak, shoulder, and low season weeks.
A low-season night costs 1 point, a shoulder-season night 3 points, and a peak-season night 7 points. You receive 105 points annually, which you can use flexibly. For example, these points can be exchanged for 1 week in peak season, 2 weeks in shoulder season, and 2 weeks in low season. Alternatively, you might choose 2 weeks in shoulder season and 9 weeks in low season.
If you plan your personal stays during the low season, you can enjoy up to 90 nights in your holiday home. This limit is in place to avoid triggering a second-home tax. If you primarily stay during the peak season, your personal use is limited to around 2 weeks. This ensures you retain flexibility without negatively impacting the rental pool or its returns.
The seasonal calendar is published annually for the following two years. So you always know where you stand. If the standard allocation isn’t sufficient, you can purchase additional points at a 50% discount. You can then book your own property without incurring preference fees. Also consider whether the Premium Ownership model might better suit your needs.