FAQ

Yost is a platform that connects university students and young professionals under 35 with landlords in South Tyrol (Bolzano, Bressanone, Brunico).

We offer listings verified through on-site inspections, with no rental commissions, with the aim of making the housing search easier and more transparent for people who study or work in the region.

No.

Yost is not a real estate agency and does not carry out brokerage activities.

It is a project of MUA – Movimento Universitario Altoatesino, an association active since 1993 supporting university students in South Tyrol.

The rental contract is always signed directly between the landlord and the tenant.

We operate in South Tyrol, particularly in the cities where the Free University of Bolzano (unibz) is located:

• Bolzano
• Bressanone
• Brunico

The service is mainly designed for people looking for university housing and medium- to long-term rental solutions.

• Listings verified through on-site inspections
• Specific target: university students and young professionals under 35
• No rental commissions
• Local presence and support
• Project promoted by MUA (Movimento Universitario Altoatesino), active since 1993
• Partner of the Free University of Bolzano (unibz) and collaborating with the Claudiana School of Health Professions and the Monteverdi Conservatory of Bolzano.

Yes. Based on agreements with local partners:

• From May to October: priority access for students of unibz, the Conservatory and Claudiana
• From November to April: access for students and young professionals under 35

No.

In addition to classic rentals (rooms, studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments), Yost also promotes:

• Co-living solutions
• Social housing
• Intergenerational co-housing projects

We support housing models based on collaboration and exchange between generations.

Yes.

For university students and young professionals under 35, using the platform is completely free.

No commissions or brokerage fees are charged.

Mainly:

• Rooms in shared apartments
• Studio apartments
• One-bedroom apartments

Properties are mainly intended for medium- to long-term rentals.

Yes.

Before publication, the Yost team conducts an on-site inspection of the property to verify that the description and conditions match reality.

Yes.

The visit is arranged directly between the landlord and the interested person before the rental contract is signed.

No.

The contract is signed directly between the landlord and the tenant.
Yost is not part of the agreement and does not take part in its signing.

Yost is not part of the rental contract.

However, you can contact the team for initial informational support, and Yost will try to assist you in resolving the situation. Any contractual disputes remain the responsibility of the parties involved

Landlords of apartments located in South Tyrol (Bolzano, Bressanone, Brunico) who wish to rent to:

• University students
• Young professionals under 35

Two plans are available.

YOST Free

• Verified listing publication
• Standard visibility
• Essential services

YOST Pro – €49 / year

• Increased visibility
• Ongoing support
• 1 annual legal consultation
• Draft contract compliant with current regulations

Full details of the services are available on the “Landlords” page.

No.

Yost does not charge commissions on rental payments.

Yes.

An inspection is carried out before publication to ensure accuracy of information and quality of the listing presentation.

It depends on the selected plan.

YOST Free

• • Does not include contract templates

YOST Pro

• • Includes a draft contract compliant with current regulations and support for completing it

In any case, the contract is signed directly between the landlord and the tenant.
Yost is not a party to the contract.

No.

Yost does not validate or certify contracts signed between the parties.

It depends on the plan.

YOST Free

• No dedicated legal consultation
• Possible initial informational guidance

YOST Pro

• 1 legal consultation per year with a real estate law professional
• Initial assessment of the issue

Ongoing legal assistance or legal representation is not included.

Yes.

The plan lasts one year and renews automatically unless cancelled according to the contractual terms.

Yes.

You can communicate your intention not to renew the service according to the indicated procedures.
The cancellation takes effect at the end of the current annual period.