Recycling Efforts: What Pays Off

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  Bedding. The mattress is the item that comes up most often in reviews—both positive and negative. It’s the investment with the best return, by far.
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  Air conditioning in Toulon. It extends the operating season and justifies higher prices from June through September.
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  The exterior. A furnished patio, a table, a parasol, and lighting: whether it’s a house or a garden-level apartment, these are the elements that make a listing stand out.
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  The bathroom. It's showing its age, and it stands out in photos more than any other room.

• A high-end property in a poor location. The location sets the upper limit on the price; the amenities don't exceed it.
• The decor is very distinctive. Few people like it, and many dislike it.
• Equipment that is rarely used, which incurs costs for purchase, maintenance, and cleaning.

If your property is rated E, the question of renovations will arise by 2034, the deadline by which a minimum rating of D will be required to remain on the short-term rental market. Planning ahead allows you to combine bringing your property into compliance with increasing its value, rather than having to deal with both at the same time.

• Distinguish between repairs and improvements: the tax treatment differs. An improvement is depreciated, while a repair is deductible.
• Do not begin any work during the reserved periods, unless there is a clear emergency. This is a contractual obligation.
• Calculate the return on investment before committing. A €3,000 air conditioning unit that adds €15 per night over 60 nights pays for itself in three seasons; the same amount spent on decor never does.