Holiday rental management is attracting more and more property owners to Royan, Meschers and the Côte de Beauté. But one question often comes up: Do I need a G card to manage a furnished rental property?
At CLM - Conciergerie Locative Meschers, We know that the answer depends on the role the concierge plays in rent collection. Here's a clear guide to understanding Hoguet Act and find out if you are affected.
⚖️ What is the Hoguet Act?
La loi Hoguet (1970) provides a framework for the real estate professions: agents, trustees and managers.
In particular, it requires carte professionnelle “G” (property management) for anyone who :
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Collects rent on behalf of a landlord,
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Manages the contracts and accounts relating to these rents,
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Issues receipts.
👉 In other words, if a concierge service collects money from tenants before passing it on to the owners, it must have a clear G card.
🏠 Concierge services: when do you need a G card?
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✅ No G card required if :
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The owner collects the rent directly (by bank transfer or credit transfer). Stripe Connect).
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The concierge only charges the owner for its services (commission, cleaning, reception, etc.).
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The concierge service simply posts ads (like Leboncoin or Airbnb).
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⚠️ G card required if :
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The concierge collects the rent on behalf of the landlord.
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After deducting its commission (see Service-public.fr).
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📌 Concrete example
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Without G card (LMNP legal model)
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The tenant books a stay for €800.
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The owner collects directly via Stripe.
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The concierge issues an invoice for €160 (20 % commission) to the owner.
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With Carte G (intermediation)
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The concierge service will receive €800.
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It keeps €160 and pays €640 to the owner.
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→ This practice legally requires a G card.
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🔑 What you need to know
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La G card does not apply to LMNP owners (see impots.gouv.fr).
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It only applies to service providers who handle rent money.
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A concierge service can be outside the Hoguet Act if the financial flow is well structured.
At our concierge at Meschers-sur-Gironde and Royan, We have chosen a transparent model:
👉 The owners remain LMNP, collect their rent directly, and we simply invoice our concierge services.
🚀 Conclusion
The Hoguet Act is not an obstacle to letting your property with peace of mind.
With a compliant model, you stay LMNP owner, You don't need a G card, and you benefit from turnkey management.
At CLM - Conciergerie Locative Meschers, We have chosen transparency:
👉 You collect your rent directly, we simply invoice you for our services.
➡️ Would you like to find out more about rental management without a G Card in Royan and Meschers? [Contact us today]