{"id":8937,"date":"2019-04-26T14:26:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T14:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/?p=8937"},"modified":"2023-04-27T21:36:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T21:36:58","slug":"shared-housing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/en\/shared-housing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"VICOs: Shared housing as a business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Shared housing: a promising business<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the increase of foreigners arriving in Colombia and Medellin, the housing sector is one of the most benefited, thanks to shared housing as a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it&#8217;s the friendliness of the people, the landscapes or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elespectador.com\/noticias\/educacion\/colombia-un-destino-academico-cada-vez-mas-apetecido-articulo-699872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">academic opportunities<\/a>, people from all over the world come to Colombia and help  to create new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofmedellin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image_content_30198795_20171229100916.jpg\" alt=\"Group of foreigners from all around the world visiting Medellin. \" title=\"\"><figcaption>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcolombiano.com\/negocios\/economia\/crece-el-numero-de-visitantes-extranjeros-a-colombia-HA7938339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">El Colombiano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The national market is growing thanks to the dynamics of globalization and without a doubt completely change the business models. And shared housings are a model that benefits everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially, it benefits tenants throughout the city. It can be a student who makes an exchange or a <em>freelancer<\/em> who arrives to stay for a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> What is a VICO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A VICO or shared housing<\/a> is a concept that emerged in European student cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Basically the concept focuses on creating an experience of friendship and coexistence in medium and long term to those who need a space to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space is facilitated by the tenant or owner. It can be an apartment or a house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> However, there is always a more effective relationship between those who live in the house and the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VICO<\/a>, which manages and mediates the rent of the room in a much more effective way, renting your rooms is a lot easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofmedellin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/airbnb-dos-kCvF-620x349@abc.jpg\" alt=\"Young caucasian man arriving in his new shared housing in Medellin. He his shaking hands with the owner. They both look very happy. \" title=\"\"><figcaption>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.es\/economia\/abci-airbnb-llega-acuerdo-easyoffer-para-gestionar-sanciones-usuarios-201710181128_noticia.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Abc.es<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> How can I make money with a VICO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared housing generates more income if the entire capacity of the space offered is rented. In Medell\u00edn, the price threshold can vary from 500,000 COP to 1,500,000 COP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything depends, since every room is different. For example, rooms with private bathrooms are usually the most expensive and the most wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incomes for the rent from all rooms can cover some fixed costs of the apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> As long as there is proof of mutual agreement on the price, times and means of payment, there are no limitations to take advantage of the potential of leasing a furnished home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/en\/colombia\/medellin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-room-in-Medellin-VICO-1024x442.jpg\" alt=\"Publicity to find a room in a shared housing in Medellin with VICO\" class=\"wp-image-9102\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-room-in-Medellin-VICO-1024x442.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-room-in-Medellin-VICO-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-room-in-Medellin-VICO-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-room-in-Medellin-VICO.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Why is a VICO a very attractive business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared housing as a business helps to save time, time that you can invest in other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an owner, the publication of the all information from your property is for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The next step and one of the most important is to contact people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many tenants in Medell\u00edn are quite proactive and do not have the time to look for each of the potential occupant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With VICO it is quite easy to make reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Legal situation: We are not tourists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some platforms such as Airbnb grow in popularity, however you as a tenant must know the local regulations to provide this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the Airbnb experience helps to create a cultural experience, it is in short-term and for this reason it is a service related to hotels and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, countries ask for permits from individuals who can offer their property for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shared housing as a business is viable in the medium and long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mainly for the stability that a foreigner who comes to study or work supposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Also everything depends on the rules and the legal situation of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/friendsofmedellin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/74550_1.jpg\" alt=\"A house owner is filling up a legal form on a table on which are displayed house keys and a miniature of a house.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Photo: Finanzaspersonales.co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who choose to live in VICOs study in a university or work in a company and have a stable legal situation in the country. In other words, you don&#8217;t have to worry about their legal status and it&#8217;s a proof of stability and security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no better business in which everyone is satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that transparency and good communication are essential for more people to continue joining the VICO community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/en\/colombia\/medellin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9101\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getvico.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Publicity-Looking-for-a-VICO-1.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shared housing: a promising business With the increase of foreigners arriving in Colombia and Medellin, the housing sector is one of the most benefited, thanks to shared housing as a business. 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