Tips for a Profitable Boarding House, Studio Jasa Arsitek Jakarta Style

Build the best investment for now and later. From the benefits to what to watch out for when building a boarding house, follow these tips from Studio Jasa Arsitek Jakarta for the best results.

When your body is no longer as productive as it once was, yet life’s expenses never stop, preparing for your retirement years needs to start as early as possible. But what we really want, of course, is for those savings to generate returns through good management, rather than simply running out. So, what kind of retirement investment is a good fit for the long term?

Looking at the ever-growing population, the need for housing will keep rising along with it. Allocate your savings toward buying land, since land prices rise every year. On top of that, you can use that land to build a boarding house, provided the location is good and strategically close to public facilities.

What Does a Boarding House Business Look Like?

Elite Boarding House by Studio Jasa Arsitek Jakarta

As one of the most popular business types in Indonesia, a boarding house offers promising long-term returns. That’s because not everyone can afford to buy a home. A boarding house also provides convenient accommodation for people relocating temporarily to an area for school or work. By collecting rent either monthly or yearly, if you’re able to make good use of the land you’ve purchased as capital for building the boarding house, this can certainly become a promising investment. Imagine having just 5 rooms priced at IDR 1,000,000 per month each. In a month, without doing anything else, you can sit back and watch IDR 5,000,000 come into your pocket.

Not to mention, if you’re savvy, opening a boarding house lets you spot other service opportunities you can develop, such as a laundry business or a small grocery stall. If the rooms stay consistently full, your capital will certainly pay itself back within 10 years.

But Before That, Know This.

Building a boarding house is challenging, not just because of the large capital needed for land, construction, and facilities — you also need a sharp eye for your target market. A boarding house becomes more expensive the more complete its facilities are. Elite boarding houses often offer air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with water heaters, and Wi-Fi.

If you’re unsure, consulting with a home architect will greatly help the process of designing your dream boarding house. A charming, comfortable-looking, eye-catching building can become an additional selling point beyond its facilities. An architect will help ensure your capital is well distributed to bring your vision to life.

So, you really need to think this through carefully.

Discuss These Things with Your Boarding House Architect

#Target Market Considerations

After choosing a strategic location, you can begin researching that area. This includes figuring out who your target market actually is. If your area is close to offices and schools, you can be confident your boarding house will be full of students or workers. You wouldn’t want to build a boarding house in a rural area, since the risk of low occupancy is much higher.

This can be a discussion point when meeting with your architect — how many rooms can be built given your land’s capacity?

#Safety Considerations

No one can predict whether a neighborhood will always stay safe, whether from natural disasters or crime. But we can anticipate and stay alert, since safety is naturally a major consideration for anyone renting accommodation for an extended period. You can ask around the neighborhood. If a worst-case scenario is possible, it’s worth considering a boarding house design with extra security measures alongside your architect — for example, a flood-resistant building, or other solutions like a security post and hiring security guards to help prevent unwanted incidents.

#3 Designing a Comfortable Space

What the building design looks like will depend on your budget. What every boarding room needs is a shaded space with enough room for a bed, desk and seating, a bathroom (whether shared or en-suite), and a multi-purpose spot that could serve as a kitchenette, and so on. Room size can also be adjusted to your preference — the larger it is, the fewer rooms you’ll be able to fit. Facilities can be made more luxurious, but that will affect the price too. Many boarding house owners favor a comfortable minimalist yet modern design. Make sure the room price matches your facilities and target market.

Ready to Call in a Home Architect to Build Your Long-Term Property Investment?

With an architect’s help, you can build a quality, low-maintenance building. You certainly don’t want tenants constantly complaining about a leaking roof or other issues, right? Upgrade your boarding house or bring your dream to life with Studio Jasa Arsitek Jakarta via email: info@jasaarsitekjakarta.com or WhatsApp: +62812-8461-6788 or +6281 222 437 888.