Standard, room-by-room or mixed letting: which model earns most for a Vigo building

In a whole building, the decision that weighs most on the bottom line is not the refurbishment — it is the operating model. These are the four real options in Vigo and when each one wins.

Standard letting

Long-term contracts with stable rent and little management. It earns less but is the safest base. It fits buildings far from campus and the centre, or as an income floor inside a mixed model.

Room-by-room letting (students and young professionals)

Around the university (Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, Navia, Teis), letting by the room usually beats the standard rent of the same flat by 30-45%. It demands more management: move-ins per term, utilities and shared living.

Mid-term stays (1 to 9 months)

Healthcare staff, posted professionals, construction and automotive keep demand constant in Vigo and its area. Rent sits between standard and room-by-room, with moderate turnover and strong annual occupancy.

Mixed model: the top performer for whole buildings

• A base of standard-let units securing the minimum income.
• A room-by-room block near campus to maximise rent per square metre.
• Mid-term units absorbing corporate demand and covering summer gaps.

The exact mix depends on the neighbourhood, layout and condition of the building. We define it in the feasibility study, at no cost to the owner.

Next step

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