Automating rentals using booking systems and digital locks is becoming more and more popular. Customers are beginning to demand more self-service and landlords see the profit potential by automating the letting.

The advantages of automating rental are very large. An automated rental process gives tenants flexibility and freedom to book, pay and check in whenever they want, without having to deal with fixed check-in times or employees handing out keys.

The combination booking system and digital lock

A booking system allows tenants to easily see availability and the customer can easily find a suitable rental time. Order and pay for the rental of a rental object, whether it is a guest dormitory, village house, welfare room or canoe, etc.

When the tenant has ordered and paid for the rental period, they will receive a digital code by SMS that gives them access to the rental property.

Examples of user-friendly digital locks

A digital lock, such as a key box or a keyless lock, enables the tenant to unlock and re-lock the rental property. This makes check-in and check-out easy and pleasant for the tenant, and at the same time it gives the landlord control
access to the rental property.

1. Automate rental with a keyless lock 

2. Automate rental with a digital key box 

What challenges can arise?

However, there can also be challenges associated with automating rental. For example, it can be difficult to handle situations where the tenant has problems using the booking system or the digital lock, it is therefore important that landlords have a good support system in place to handle such situations effectively.

In summary

All in all, it seems that self-service rental properties using booking systems and digital locks will continue to be popular within the rental industry. It gives tenants freedom and flexibility, while landlords get a simpler and more efficient way to manage
their rental properties.

do you want to know more? See how Gibbs AS has automated letting for the Maridalsveien housing association: Self-service rental for Maridalsveien housing association or see how a demo rental object works at: gibbs.no