Expat Renting automates 5,000+ bookings and gains back valuable time

Executive Summary

Expat Renting manages 30+ high-quality rentals in France, catering to professionals and travelers seeking comfort and independence. After facing limitations with a previous smart access solution, founder Mehdi Soudani turned to Nuki in search of a more reliable and scalable system. Since integrating Nuki Smart Hosting, Expat Renting has automated over 5,000 bookings, saved 30+ hours per week, and enhanced the guest experience with top-tier keyless access.

About Expat Renting

Company: Expat Renting
Name: Mehdi Soudani, CEO and founder
Location: France
Website: expatrenting.fr
Properties managed: 30
Platforms used: SUPERHOTE
OTAs: Airbnb, Booking.com, and more

The Challenge

Before switching to Nuki, Expat Renting used another smart access solution. However, the setup didn’t fully meet the needs of a growing short-term rental business, and the level of customer support didn’t match their expectations.

As the business grew, the limitations of the previous setup began to impact efficiency. Coordinating with cleaning staff and managing guest access remotely became increasingly time-consuming and difficult to scale.

“We needed a more reliable system — something that would simplify remote access and give us fast, responsive support when needed."
Mehdi Soudani, CEO & Founder, Expat Renting

The Solution

To regain control and ensure a seamless experience, Expat Renting equipped its apartments with a full suite of Nuki products:

• Nuki Smart Lock 
• Nuki Keypad
• Nuki Door Sensor
• Nuki Opener
• Nuki Smart Hosting service

The Nuki solution stood out for its compatibility with European cylinders, sleek design (not visible from outside), user-friendly interface and good support when needed.

“The installation was incredibly easy — a ‘click-per-click’ process. Very convenient and straightforward.”

The Results

With Nuki, Expat Renting has taken a major leap in efficiency and scalability:

⏱ Time saved: 30+ hours per week saved through remote access for cleaning and maintenance staff
🔁 Bookings automated: Over 5,000 guest access codes generated and delivered automatically
📈 Business growth: Able to manage 30 listings simultaneously without scaling the team

“Thanks to Nuki, we work more efficiently, manage more properties, and offer a high-end, keyless experience that guests love.”