Thinking of renting out your apartment as a holiday home in Ostend?
A seaside apartment is, first and foremost, a place for you to enjoy. But when you’re not using it yourself, holiday rentals can be an attractive way to generate additional income from your second home. In practice, however, there’s quite a lot involved.
At Agence Lecomte, we’re happy to take care of everything for you. From obtaining the fire safety certificate and registering your property with Tourism Flanders to professional photography, managing bookings and looking after your guests. You decide when you want to enjoy your apartment, and we take care of the rest.
Agence Lecomte guides you through the various steps involved in preparing your apartment for holiday rentals, including:
This way, you have a single point of contact for the entire rental process.- Guidance on obtaining the fire safety certificate
- Assistance with registering your property with Tourism Flanders
- Advice on the practical furnishing and layout of your apartment
- Professional photography and an attractive property presentation
- Listing and promoting your holiday apartment online
- Managing bookings and communicating with guests
- Welcoming guests and assisting them upon arrival
- Providing practical support throughout their stay
- Bed linen rental and additional services
- A dedicated online platform for property owners
- Personalised service, even outside rental periods
Guidance on Fire Safety Certification and Registration with Tourism Flanders
Holiday rentals today involve much more than simply listing an apartment online. In Flanders, anyone offering paid tourist accommodation must register their property with Tourism Flanders and comply with various requirements relating to safety, quality and insurance. Holiday apartments must also have a valid fire safety certificate.
For most property owners, these are unfamiliar procedures. For us, they’re part of our everyday work. That’s why we assess what your apartment needs and guide you through the necessary administrative and practical steps. Your apartment remains yours. We simply take care of the hard work.
Complete Flexibility
A second home is, of course, first and foremost a place for you to enjoy. That’s why flexibility is at the heart of our approach. Would you like to spend a few weeks in Ostend during the summer? Enjoy a weekend by the sea? Invite family to stay? Or simply keep your apartment off the rental market during certain periods? No problem.
You decide when your apartment is available for holiday rentals and which periods you’d prefer to keep for yourself. This way, you enjoy the best of both worlds: making the most of your seaside apartment whenever you wish, while earning rental income through professional holiday letting when you’re not there.
No matter how digital the world becomes, the human touch remains essential. A warm welcome, a personal approach and reliable follow-up are just as important as ever.
WHO IS AGENCE LECOMTE?
Agence Lecomte has been a trusted name in Ostend for over 60 years. It all began in 1965, when Annie Beceu founded the agency together with her mother. Two years later, her husband joined the family business. Since then, Lecomte has grown into a family-run estate agency with extensive expertise in property sales, long-term rentals and holiday lettings along the Belgian coast. Today, Annie’s daughter, Véronique Misseghers, has been at the helm for over 30 years, with her son Victor and son-in-law Anthony also joining the family business. One thing that has remained unchanged over the years is our personal approach. We know not only the apartments we manage, but also the owners and guests who place their trust in us.
That family spirit remains at the heart of everything we do. Rather than an impersonal rental platform, we offer a dedicated local team that is always personally accessible and knows Ostend inside out. From the seafront promenade and city centre to Mariakerke and Oosteroever, Ostend is our home. And we share that local knowledge with our clients every day. Looking for recommendations for the finest restaurants or the best local bakeries? We’re always happy to help with those little details too, ensuring our guests can enjoy a truly relaxing and carefree seaside holiday.
SHOWCASING YOUR APARTMENT PROFESSIONALLY
Nowadays, the first impression of your apartment is almost always made online. Professional photography and an attractive presentation can therefore make all the difference. We make sure your apartment is showcased at its very best. Through professional photography and a carefully curated presentation on our website, we highlight the features that make your property special. Whether it’s breathtaking sea views, a sunny terrace, spacious bedrooms or a prime location close to the beach and city centre, we ensure every detail gets the attention it deserves.
Our marketing specialist also ensures your apartment receives maximum exposure. We maintain an active presence across various social media platforms and regularly feature our properties in our newsletters. This allows us to reach a wide audience of potential holidaymakers.
PERSONALISED SUPPORT FOR YOUR GUESTS
A successful holiday rental experience doesn’t end once a booking has been made. From the initial reservation to the moment your guests check out, we make sure everything runs smoothly and hassle-free. Our team takes care of the entire process, from managing bookings and availability to handing over the keys and answering practical questions. Guests can also count on us throughout their stay. As their local point of contact in Ostend, we’re always close by and happy to help whenever needed.
We also offer additional services, such as bed linen rental, to ensure your guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay. For you as a property owner, this means complete peace of mind. No need to respond to messages during your working day, arrange key handovers or deal with practical issues when you’re away from the coast.
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We take care of everything from start to finish, so you can enjoy the rental income from your apartment without any of the hassle. After all, renting out your apartment should be a rewarding investment, not a second job.