€3,600–€6,400 / yr · Top up your pension by €3,600–€6,400 a year. From your house.
Most retired homeowners have at least one room or garage they don't use. Renting it for storage adds €150–€270 a month to your pension — paid into your bank on the 1st of every month. No app required: we'll call you.
Prefer to talk? Phone-first signup is available — see the box below.
Call us. We'll set up your listing on the phone.
You don't need to use an app or fill in forms. Call the number below and a member of the Packhood team will write your listing with you, take photos by video call, and have you live the same day.
+353 1 525 3700Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:30 IST
- We'll talk you through the Host Guarantee and the tax allowance — no jargon.
- Payouts go to your normal bank account by direct transfer on the 1st of every month.
- You can pause or stop hosting any time, on the phone or by email — no contract.
Why Packhood works for retirees
Phone-first signup
Don't want to wrestle with an app? Call us on +353 1 525 3700 (IE) or +44 20 4525 3700 (UK), Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30. We'll set up your listing on the call, take your photos by video, and have you live the same day.
Generous-print, simple dashboard
Larger fonts, clearer buttons, fewer clicks. The dashboard shows just what you need: messages, bookings and the next payout date. No technical jargon.
Allianz cover, named contact
Your space and contents are insured up to €25,000 by Allianz on every booking, with a host liability cover up to €100,000. Your dedicated insurance contact is one phone call away if you ever need to claim.
Tax-free at retirement income levels
Most retirees clear under the €14,000 (IE) / £7,500 (UK) Rent-a-Room threshold, so the income is fully tax-free. Doesn't affect the State Pension or Contributory Pension entitlements.
First €14,000 a year is tax-free under Rent-a-Room relief.
First €14,000/yr in qualifying rent-a-room income is tax-free.
Source: Revenue.ie ↗ · Packhood is not a tax adviser; consult an accountant if you approach the threshold.
What Packhood guarantees
Renters never live in your house
Storage hosts rent space for items only — boxes, furniture, business inventory. Renters drop in by appointment during your access hours; they never stay overnight.
Every renter is screened
Email + phone verification, plus Stripe Identity at checkout. No anonymous bookings. Your address is shared only after you accept.
Cancel any time
Pause your listing in the dashboard or with one phone call. Active bookings continue to their agreed end date; new bookings stop the moment you pause.
FAQ
Will hosting affect my State Pension or means-tested benefits?
Income up to the Rent-a-Room threshold (€14k IE / £7.5k UK) is tax-free and does not affect contributory pensions. For means-tested supports (e.g. Living Alone Allowance, Pension Credit), income may still be assessed — check with the Department of Social Protection (IE) or DWP (UK).
Do I need a smartphone?
No. Phone-first signup is supported throughout: list, accept bookings, message renters and request payouts all by phone. Most retired hosts use a mix — phone for setup, dashboard for day-to-day.
What if I don't feel comfortable with a renter?
You always have the right to refuse a booking before payment is captured. Renters never see your address until you accept. If something feels off, decline; we'll find another match.
Can a family member help manage the listing?
Yes — you can authorise a "trusted carer" account that has dashboard access but no payment authority. Useful if you'd rather a son, daughter or care worker handle messages.
How are payouts made?
Direct bank transfer (SEPA in IE, Faster Payments in UK) on the 1st of every month, into the account you give us at signup. No paperwork, no chasing.
Ready to turn empty space into income?
Most hosts publish their first listing in under 15 minutes.