For property owners

Lease your Italian home to a short-stay operator.

Cortile Stays leases residential properties in Italy for 5 years or more, starting with Rome and Milan. You receive the rent specified in the lease; we organise and operate the guest stays.

Propose your property

How the rent works

We assess your property and agree a market rent using comparable local leases. Our starting offer is 10% above that figure. Annual reviews follow the consumer price index and formula recorded in the agreement.

  • Contractual rent is independent of the number of guest bookings.
  • The start date, payment schedule, deposit and guarantees are agreed before signing.
  • The proposed term is five years or more, with renewals, notice and break terms set for each property.

Property care throughout the lease and at handback

Where work is needed to reach short-stay standards, we fund the agreed renovations. The scope, permissions, budget and timing are approved before work begins. At handback, you retain the agreed improvements free of charge.

  • Maintenance and repairs at our cost within the agreed scope.
  • Photographs and an inventory document the initial condition.
  • Guaranteed repainting at lease end, with surfaces, finishes and timing agreed in writing.

Properties we consider

We are building our first portfolio in Rome and Milan and consider other Italian cities individually. We review access, layout, building systems, condition, condominium rules and the feasibility of the proposed use. A property that needs renovation can be considered.

One contact for day-to-day operation

We handle guests, cleaning, inspections and repair coordination. The agreement sets out responsibilities, utilities, building charges and communication with the owner. Sydney Short Term Rentals supports the launch; the legal tenant and any guarantor are identified in the documents provided before signing.

Assessing a property in Rome or Milan

Read our Italian guides to property documents, building rules, rent and responsibilities before introducing a property.

THE NEXT STEP

What to send for an initial assessment

  • City, neighbourhood and property address.
  • Floor plan, bedroom count and recent photographs.
  • Current condition and any known work required.
  • Indicative rent, availability and preferred lease term.
  • Condominium rules and available property documentation.
Propose your property

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You can also email info@cortilestays.it or call our Australian contact: +61 451 810 427.

Common questions

Is this a lease or a commission management service?
It is a lease proposal. The tenant company pays the agreed rent to the owner and operates short stays. The owner’s rent is not a percentage of guest revenue.
Can I offer a property that needs renovation?
Yes. We assess its condition and the feasibility of the work. Accepted renovations are funded by us, approved by the owner in writing and retained by the owner at no charge at handback.
How is the extra 10% calculated?
The starting point is an agreed long-term market rent based on comparable local properties. The initial proposal adds 10% to that figure; later reviews follow the formula in the lease.