Viktoria Skipnes (26) from Bodø is one of those who focus on renting rather than owning. When news calls, she is on holiday in the direction of Vesterålen. – The journey now goes first to Sortland. Then it will be Lofoten. She and her family do their part to contribute to lower consumption. Also during the holidays. Recently they cycled the so-called Rallarvegen between Haugastøl and Flåm. Then they didn’t just rent bikes. But also bike bags and rucksacks. – Now we are on holiday with a borrowed tent and camping chairs. Things I only need a few times a year and which are then a blast to borrow. More people are interested Skipnes borrows a lot from people she knows. Not long ago, she borrowed a polishing machine from the neighbour, so that she could get an old dining table in good condition. Viktoria Skipnes has long focused on reuse. Pictured here at the Fretex store in the center of Bodø. Photo: Markus Thonhaugen / news But with new apps it has become easier to also borrow from people you don’t know before. – Both lawnmowers, equipment and tools you don’t need very often. She feels that more people have opened their eyes to the possibilities in the sharing economy. She herself has positive experiences with renting a used car via Nabobil and Hyre. – There has been more focus on borrowing over time, and that is good both financially and for the environment. – The factories follow the market. The more we buy, the more is produced. So it is important to focus on this. You don’t have to have everything yourself. Much can be borrowed. Renting out tools Those who rent out also tell of good experiences. Karoline Nilssen and her partner Espen Westermann finance their renovation projects by renting out their things via various services. RENOVATION: The couple started renting out tools and cars to finance their own renovation projects. Photo: Sondre Skjelvik Since June, for example, the couple has earned NOK 14,000 by renting out the car through the Getaround service. – It’s nice to be able to make money from what you own, says Nilssen. They use Hygglo when they rent out tools. This is one of the largest in the Nordics for rentals between private individuals. – It is insured when you use these platforms, so should it be destroyed or lost, it is insured. Image taken with permission from Karoline Nilssen’s Instagram: uppussing_med_karoline. Image taken with permission from Karoline Nilssen’s Instagram: uppussing_med_karoline. Image taken with permission from Karoline Nilssen’s Instagram: uppussing_med_karoline. Becoming more important Arne Krokan is a professor at NTNU. – It’s called the platform economy to a greater extent than the sharing economy – it’s a word that’s a bit abandoned, he explains. Regardless of which term you use, he is clear that this type of economy will play a greater role for people in the future. – We have to reuse and make better use of resources, and then it is clear that this is one of the solutions that need to be worked on more. Do you rent out your stuff? Yes. No. Have considered it. Show result Krokan points out that at a time when prices are rising, it can be a great way to get some extra income. – The person who rents out the car gets paid for someone using the car for a time when it might otherwise have been left in the garage. According to a previous analysis, the value of the sharing economy could reach 57 billion by 2025. PLATFORM ECONOMY: – It’s about getting an infrastructure that allows you to sell or give things away, can meet someone who needs what is to be sold or given away. Photo: Carl Stormer / Carl Stormer More important going forward But even though this can be positive in many ways, there are also some things that you have to be aware of. For these services, this will mean less income for the state through VAT and taxes. – If you rent tools from a professional operator, VAT is added to the rental. You avoid that with amateur rental, says Krokan. Small jobs can also be done tax-free for others within a certain limit, he says. And renting rather than buying means that the turnover of goods goes down. Do you have to tax the profit for renting out housing? – There are special rules for letting for less than 30 days. You have a free amount there. If you add the services together, the sums can be considerable. Nevertheless, he is a supporter of the concept. – The fact is that we have to stop growth. – I think this is part of the solution to the challenges we face, says Krokan.
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Finances by renting out his car and tools – news Nordland
