Renting a house: the advantages of relying on Studio Immobiliare Sì
The correct location of a property is an activity that requires preparation and knowledge of the territory in which you work. In Studio Immobiliare Sì, a whole team of professionals specializes in managing the various types of lease, supporting customers throughout the journey. Our experienced agents follow step by step the requests of landlords and tenants, crossing different interests and needs, and guaranteeing to those who rent their property only tenants referenced and with economic strength.
How to define the rent of a property
The serenity of the owners who entrust us with their home is our priority. Because we know how important it is to have the certainty of assigning a property to people who care about it. For this reason, the first aspect to which we give priority is the definition of the correct rent, enhancing the house starting from the area or neighborhood in which it is located.
The evaluation carried out by our team is based, in addition to objective parameters, also on the history of previous negotiations concluded in that same area previously. As for properties for sale, in fact, even in the case of rentals, we have a database always updated with the data of negotiations and fees that represent the benchmark from which to define the strategy of valorization and positioning on the rental market.
Strategies to maximize employment and continuous profitability of rental properties
The so-called “cedolare secca” in residential rents concerns the exemption from registration tax and stamp duty, is only possible for the lease for residential use. Specifically, it is an optional tax scheme that replaces the Irpef and the related additional on rental income, which are taxes due on leases.
The scheme may be chosen by the owner (and not by the tenants) when registering the contract. However, once this form of exemption is chosen, it will no longer be possible to adjust the rent for the current year according to the price index established by Istat. In other words, the rent cannot be revised upwards. For subsequent annuities, however, if you decide to revoke the cedolare secca, you can request the update of the rent (always according to the Istat index), as well as having to pay the registration fees/ annuity.
More specifically, the cedolare secca with 21% standard rate applies to contracts with free rent of the so-called 4+4, while the reduced rate of 10% is valid on contracts with agreed rent (3+2) but also to transients for university students and transients at agreed fee.
We also recall that from January 2024 the taxation of the cedolare secca rises to 26% for short rentals of not more than 30 days, when the lessor allocates to the lease more than two apartments.
Now, let’s look at the different types of lease agreements.
Types of lease: the "free" rental contract
The rental agreement for “free” rent for residential use lasts four years with the possibility of automatic renewal for the next four if the withdrawal is not communicated by one of the two parties, within the deadlines provided.
In this kind of contract, the fee is free and is established between the parties. If the owner has not requested the cedolare secca during registration, it can annually recalculate up to 100% on an Istat basis.
The owner’s cancellation can be made within six months from the deadline and only if justified by specific needs. The tenant can withdraw at any time, provided that at least six months’ notice.
Lease agreement at "agreed" rent for residential property
The “agreed” rental contract has a duration of three years with the possibility of automatic renewal for the next two. For this contract, the rent must be within a minimum and maximum limit established between the tenant and owner organizations, according to territorial deals. It is also bound to criteria such as surface area and general conditions of the property.
If the owner has not chosen the cedolare secca, it is possible to recalculate the rent within a maximum of 75% on an Istat basis. As for cancellation of the owner or withdrawal of the tenant, the same time as the free rental contract applies.
The transitional use contract for specific needs
This lease for residential property can be activated for specific needs of the owner (such as an upcoming sale of the leased property) or the tenant (for example, for business needs). The duration of the contract may not exceed 18 months.
The rent varies in municipalities with more or less ten thousand inhabitants. For those above the threshold, rent is calculated in bands established between landlord associations and tenant unions. In larger municipalities, but also for contracts of 30 days or less, the rent is free. The contract expires at the end of the stipulated term and only the tenant can ask for the early termination, provided that he respects the established timing in the contract.
Transitional contracts for university students
The peculiarity of this contract is that it can be activated only in cities that host universities or academy detachments, or in neighboring municipalities. The tenant must have residence in a different municipality and the contract goes from a minimum of six months up to a maximum of 36.
As for the fee, the minimum and maximum cost is determined by territorial agreements and the cancellation can be made only by the student, upon presentation of the notice in compliance with the contractual agreements. If the cancellation does not occur, the contract is automatically renewed for the same duration as the previous one.
Rental with contract for guest accommodation
The lease for guest use concerns the rent of a property by a company or more generally by a legal entity (Spa, Srl etc.), which will let its employees live in that property. The particularity of this contract therefore lies in the nature of the tenant, but also in the complete freedom to define security and duration of the contract by the lessor and lessee. For this type of contract, the owner of the property can never use the dry coupon scheme.
Whether you are a property owner or renter looking for a new home to live in, our advice is to always rely on real estate professionals, able to direct you to solutions in line with your needs.
