Corporate Housing 101: What Companies Need (and How You Deliver It)

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Published Date: 2026-01-27

When a company books corporate housing, it’s trying to solve a business problem. The goal is to get a traveler into a safe, comfortable, productivity-friendly home with a minimum of fuss and keep that employee supported for the length of the assignment. In other words, your furnished housing has to work for the guest and the company.

What Is Corporate Housing?

Corporate rentals are usually fully furnished, temporary accommodations designed for business travelers and professionals, often with longer stays and more predictable demand than nightly tourism.

What Companies Expect From Company Housing

Companies want something easy to approve, manage, and for the traveler to live in. That usually means:

• Turnkey move-in ready
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi and a place to work
• The home should be clean and well-prepared for each stay
• No hidden fees or confusing add-ons
• The rental should be adjustable/extendable
• The owner (you) should be easily reachable and responsive
   

Duty Of Care and What It Means for You

A lot of owners underestimate how much duty of care drives corporate housing decisions. Many employers have a legal obligation to protect employees from harm, and that responsibility extends to business travel. In practice, that means companies prefer accommodations that are vetted and professional, because they’re responsible for the traveler’s well-being.

For you, “duty of care” means:

• Secure entry and well-lit access
• Clear emergency info
• Responsive maintenance
• Clear policies and procedures
   

The Corporate Housing Features That Win Business Travelers

If you want more bookings from corporate accounts (and more repeat stays), focus on what business travelers actually use every day:

• A real bed and comfortable seating
• A full (and fully-functional) kitchen
• Laundry facilities
• Assigned parking
• Noise control

How You Deliver Like a Pro without Becoming A Hotel

Delivering what companies need requires the right systems in place.

1. Standardize your setup so each stay feels the same (especially if you have multiple furnished apartments).
   Write a listing that reads like company housing, not a weekend getaway. Include important benefits like Wi-Fi, workspace, parking, and laundry.
2. Make check-in as simple as possible.
   Be extension-friendly because a great corporate stay often turns into “one more month.”

Put Your Corporate Housing In Front Of Corporate Demand

If you’re ready to attract more business travelers and the companies that place them, list your corporate housing on CHBO. It’s one of the simplest ways to get your furnished housing in front of renters and corporate clients actively searching for professional company housing beyond serviced apartments.