{"id":104223,"date":"2022-04-06T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T05:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=104223"},"modified":"2022-04-06T12:06:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:06:35","slug":"furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Rent Out a Furnished or Unfurnished Apartment? Consider These 20 Aspects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you planning on <strong>renting out an apartment<\/strong> and still contemplating whether you want to rent out a <strong>furnished<\/strong> <strong>or unfurnished apartment<\/strong>? There are quite a few things to consider when it comes to <strong>renting out a property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is therefore not strange to think carefully about the consequences of renting out your property with or without furniture and appliances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both options each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it can be useful to read all the pros and cons in this article. All for you to make the right decision.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104531\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104531 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104531\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104531' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-3.jpg\" class=\"slider-104531 slide-104532\" alt=\"monthly apartment rental in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio temporada inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find out what your preference is, after reading about the main <strong>advantages and disadvantages of renting out a<\/strong> <strong>furnished or unfurnished apartment in Barcelona<\/strong> in the text below. Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#Advantages_of_renting_out_furnished_apartments\" title=\"Advantages of renting out furnished apartments\">Advantages of renting out furnished apartments<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#1_Habitable_immediately\" title=\"1. Habitable immediately\">1. Habitable immediately<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#2_Wider_target_group\" title=\"2. Wider target group\">2. Wider target group<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#3_The_value_of_the_apartment\" title=\"3. The value of the apartment\">3. The value of the apartment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#4_Marketing\" title=\"4. Marketing\">4. Marketing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#5_Furniture_and_appliances_control\" title=\"5. Furniture and appliances control\">5. Furniture and appliances control<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#6_More_revenue\" title=\"6. More revenue\">6. More revenue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#Disadvantages_of_renting_out_furnished_apartments\" title=\"Disadvantages of renting out furnished apartments\">Disadvantages of renting out furnished apartments<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#1_The_investment_itself\" title=\"1. The investment itself\">1. The investment itself<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#2_Damages_or_breakdowns\" title=\"2. Damages or breakdowns\">2. Damages or breakdowns<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#3_Its_all_in_the_details\" title=\"3. It&#8217;s all in the details\">3. It&#8217;s all in the details<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#4_Monthly_rentals\" title=\"4. Monthly rentals\">4. Monthly rentals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#5_Inventory_list\" title=\"5. Inventory list\">5. Inventory list<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#6_Repairs_or_replacements\" title=\"6. Repairs or replacements\">6. Repairs or replacements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#Advantages_of_renting_out_unfurnished_apartments\" title=\"Advantages of renting out unfurnished apartments\">Advantages of renting out unfurnished apartments<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#1_Long_term_rentals\" title=\"1. Long term rentals\">1. Long term rentals<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#2_Less_worries\" title=\"2. Less worries\">2. Less worries<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#3_Tenants_tend_to_be_more_satisfied\" title=\"3. Tenants tend to be more satisfied\">3. Tenants tend to be more satisfied<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#4_No_financial_investment\" title=\"4. No financial investment\">4. No financial investment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#5_Minimal_investment\" title=\"5. Minimal investment?\">5. Minimal investment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#Disadvantages_of_renting_out_unfurnished_apartments\" title=\"Disadvantages of renting out unfurnished apartments\">Disadvantages of renting out unfurnished apartments<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#1_The_basics\" title=\"1. The basics\">1. The basics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#2_Lower_rental_prices\" title=\"2. Lower rental prices\">2. Lower rental prices<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#3_Less_potential\" title=\"3. Less potential\">3. Less potential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/furnished-or-unfurnished-apartment\/#Still_have_questions_Contact_a_real_estate_agency\" title=\"Still have questions? Contact a real estate agency\">Still have questions? Contact a real estate agency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_renting_out_furnished_apartments\"><\/span>Advantages of renting out furnished apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choosing furniture for an apartment you want to put up for rent is not always that easy, because if you want to get it right the first time, you need to invest both time and money. It is key to find the best products at exactly the right price.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104225\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104225\" class=\"wp-image-104225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1-Foto-de-Thanos-Pal-v\u00eda-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"bed, drawer and plant in bedroom - furnished or unfurnished apartment\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Thanos Pal via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Habitable_immediately\"><\/span>1. Habitable immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The apartment already has everything a tenant needs to move in directly.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wider_target_group\"><\/span>2. Wider target group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This type of property &#8211; for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>monthly rent<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; is mostly interesting for people who are looking for accommodation for work or study for only a certain amount of time. They have no intention of living in the apartment permanently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a result, there are more tenants that could be interested in your property. This type of apartment is also perfectly suitable for people who decide on sharing a place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108032\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108032\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/interior-design-g94e1e0589_640.jpg\" alt=\"small furnished apartment\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-108032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_value_of_the_apartment\"><\/span>3. The value of the apartment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you start investing in the apartment, in whatever way, it increases in value. And if you also do it right? Then you end up with a very attractive apartment to rent out, and you can end up with better revenues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Rent your next apartment here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Marketing\"><\/span>4. Marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A furnished apartment looks better in advertisements. So when potential clients are looking for accommodation, they can be easily convinced by what they see. This could eventually lead to you renting out the apartment better and faster.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Furniture_and_appliances_control\"><\/span>5. Furniture and appliances control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you put time and effort into furnishing the apartment you are renting out? If so, you should always keep your receipts, manuals and guarantee certificates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As soon as there are problems on the horizon, you can quickly access any relevant information and solve the problem or replace an item.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104226\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104226\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-Foto-de-Taylor-Hernandez-v\u00eda-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"couch with pillow and blanket\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Taylor Hernandez via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_More_revenue\"><\/span>6. More revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A furnished apartment is higher in price than an unfurnished apartment, so if you invest in furniture and appliances, you can increase the rental price of the apartment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/home-indoor-plants\/\">7 Indoor Plants That Will Brighten Up Your Apartment<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_renting_out_furnished_apartments\"><\/span>Disadvantages of renting out furnished apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although you have already read that renting out a furnished apartment can be very tempting and more lucrative, you should also be aware of the disadvantages when renting out <strong>with or without furniture and appliances<\/strong> (for example washing machine and fridge).<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_investment_itself\"><\/span>1. The investment itself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tips-for-a-modern-decoration\/\"><strong>Decorating<\/strong><\/a> and furnishing an apartment requires an extra investment in time and money. Everything you are adding to the apartment &#8211; from beds to a dishwasher &#8211; costs money.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108033\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108033\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kitchen-g137b552c7_640.jpg\" alt=\"furnished kitchen\" width=\"640\" height=\"392\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-108033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Damages_or_breakdowns\"><\/span>2. Damages or breakdowns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should always be aware that both furniture and appliances will be showing signs of wear-and-tear after the apartment has been rented out for a certain time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides that, things can break and then need replacing, if they can no longer be repaired.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Its_all_in_the_details\"><\/span>3. It&#8217;s all in the details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do not be tempted to drag your old furniture or regularly used appliances from your own home to the apartment you intend on renting out. A new tenant wants a fresh and modern apartment and interior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you can manage the details, it will be worth your while in the end.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104227\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104227\" class=\"wp-image-104227 size-full\" style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-Foto-de-Anna-Sullivan-v\u00eda-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"room with cupboards and decorations\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104227\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Anna Sullivan via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Monthly_rentals\"><\/span>4. Monthly rentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furnished apartments mostly rent out by the month, so most tenants are probably only staying temporary, and this means your apartment may be vacant for a month (or couple of months) before a new tenant will be interested and sign the rental contract.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Inventory_list\"><\/span>5. Inventory list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you rent out your property, you should always have a list of all the items in the apartment. Inventory should be taken every time a tenant leaves the apartment (and a new tenant arrives).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108034\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108034\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/checklist-g29c9f5fff_640.jpg\" alt=\"inventory list\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-108034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Repairs_or_replacements\"><\/span>6. Repairs or replacements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Things break, even at your own house, so let alone at the place you put up for rent, that is not a tenants personal property. Sometimes items can be repaired, but sometimes it will cost extra to have them replaced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the tenant is not responsible for breaking or damaging it, you will have to pay those expenses from your own pocket.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><strong>&#x1f4cc; It is good to know that ShBarcelona offers comprehensive maintenance services. This means all inventory elements are checked, repaired and, if necessary, replaced. And don&#8217;t forget to take out an insurance that covers any damages that cannot be claimed from the tenant.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_renting_out_unfurnished_apartments\"><\/span>Advantages of renting out unfurnished apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After reading the previous two paragraphs, you might wonder why you should consider putting your unfurnished apartment on the rental market. We therefore want to share a couple of advantages with you, which we think are certainly interesting.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Long_term_rentals\"><\/span>1. Long term rentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Potential tenants are more likely to live in an unfurnished apartment for a longer period of time. Every new tenant will spend time and money in furnishing the apartment the way he likes it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once personal taste has been added, you can assume tenants would want to rent for longer, and not just a couple of months. This results in a more stable income.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108035\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108035\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/apartment-g8188ae997_640.jpg\" alt=\"unfurnished apartment\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-108035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Less_worries\"><\/span>2. Less worries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When a contract is signed for a longer period, it might be occupied for the next five years. This means that tenants will take better care of the apartment and their own belongings inside the property.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not only does this mean you will rent the apartment out for longer at a time, it also takes away the risk of damages or broken inventory after a tenant leaves. After all, he is taking his own belongings with him again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Discover monthly rentals with ShBarcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tenants_tend_to_be_more_satisfied\"><\/span>3. Tenants tend to be more satisfied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When tenants furnish the apartment theirselves, this will often lead to higher satisfactory rates, as opposed to apartments that have been decorated by the owner. People prefer having an influence on their home and everything that is inside.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_No_financial_investment\"><\/span>4. No financial investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you don&#8217;t invest in furniture and appliances, you save on these expenses. Not spending any money on furnishing means you keep this money in your pocket.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104228\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104228\" class=\"wp-image-104228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/4-Foto-de-Wander-Fleur-v\u00eda-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"elevator doors in hall way\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Wander Fleur via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Minimal_investment\"><\/span>5. Minimal investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you do want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-real-estate\/\"><strong>invest<\/strong><\/a> a little, consider equipping the apartment with appliances that are less personal, like a washing machine and a fridge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These items do not affect the look of a property, but they will attract potential tenants, because you offer them something extra they don&#8217;t have to spend money on themselves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to that, you can decide to increase the rent, because you offer your tenants extra facilities in the apartment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/needed-rent-apartment-barcelona\/\">What Is Needed to Rent (Out) an Apartment in Barcelona?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_renting_out_unfurnished_apartments\"><\/span>Disadvantages of renting out unfurnished apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And last but not least, there are certain aspects that can be of a less positive influence when <strong>renting out<\/strong> <strong>an unfurnished apartment<\/strong>. Read the most important ones in the text below.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_basics\"><\/span>1. The basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even if you don&#8217;t put furniture in the property, the presence of basic elements (like a fridge, microwave or washing machine) can be more appealing to potential tenants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anything that you add to an unfurnished apartment leads to a higher rental price, like for example the possibility to use air conditioning or heating inside the property.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_108036\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108036\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/washing-machine-ge8d7a26ef_640.jpg\" alt=\"washing machine\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-108036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lower_rental_prices\"><\/span>2. Lower rental prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contrary to what used to be the situation, nowadays a tenant may want to negotiate about the price of an apartment, just because it is not furnished.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You might run the risk of accepting a lower rental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/falling-rental-prices-barcelona\/\"><strong>price<\/strong><\/a> than you originally had in mind, because of the lack of furniture and appliances.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Less_potential\"><\/span>3. Less potential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An apartment not being furnished is what could put off a certain number of potential tenants. Some tenants are simply looking for accommodation for a certain period of time, and therefore only want to rent a furnished property.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is also possible that they do not have money furnish and decorate an entire apartment, and in that case you could possible miss these potential new tenants.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104229\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104229\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/5-Foto-de-Danielle-MacInnes-v\u00eda-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"cup of coffee on wooden table\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Danielle MacInnes via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_have_questions_Contact_a_real_estate_agency\"><\/span>Still have questions? Contact a real estate agency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even though this was an extensive article with a lot to think about, you could still have a few doubts on renting out your apartment furnished or unfurnished. So please know that there is <strong>not just one answer<\/strong> to this question.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For both the landlord and the tenant there is plenty to say about <strong>renting with or without furniture and appliances<\/strong>. It therefore depends on both parties and their personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It might be interesting to contact a professional for advice, taking your specific property and investment into account. ShBarcelona knows all the ins and outs of <strong>managing a range of properties in Barcelona<\/strong>, and as a result both landlords and tenants are able to choose what suits them best.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Long-term rentals available in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Are you renting an unfurnished or furnished apartment in Barcelona Spain? 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