“The high temperatures made us decide to take the plunge.” In Gagny (Seine-Saint-Denis), Camille and her family have left the municipal swimming pool and leisure centers to treat themselves to an afternoon in a private pool.
For 75 euros an hour, they also benefit from the house’s garden and kitchen, all found on a rental platform between individuals. For several years these sites have been raided when the heat is felt, and especially during this heat wave period. Swimmy, rentunepiscine.com, jardins-privés.com… offer thousands of offers throughout France.
And the success is undeniable. “We thought it was much better to rent a ‘Swimmy’ than to go to the municipal swimming pool,” Alexis testifies to BFM Grand Lille. “When I can’t go on vacation, I do that,” sums up Chloé for her part at BFM Lyon.
For homeowners, it’s also a great deal. Depending on the price shown, the smartest ones can show several thousand euros in profits in a summer, which are subject to tax.
Specifically, the rental of a swimming pool does not imply any particular authorization but the pool, if it is buried, must comply with safety regulations such as a pool alarm or a protection barrier.
Source: BFM TV
