Real estate agency Phuket, Thailand +66 612 466 266

How to prepare a property for rent?

If you own property in Thailand or any other country and want to earn rental income, you need to prepare your property for renting. It’s not as straightforward as it may seem at first glance.

We have been professionally managing properties for many years and know exactly what should and shouldn't be included in rental accommodations.

Make Repairs

A property with clean walls, where nothing is falling apart or squeaking, brings much more joy to tenants and causes far fewer problems for owners. If you want to avoid endless complaints from renters, get the apartment in order before renting it out. You don’t need to undertake an expensive renovation, but everything should look tidy and function properly. Faucets shouldn’t leak, walls should be free of stains, and doors should open and close smoothly.

Keep Only What’s Necessary

Often, owners don’t realize their property is cluttered because they’re reluctant to throw things away, thinking they might be useful someday. As a result, kitchen cabinets, storage spaces, and closets become packed with all sorts of items. Your tenants also need space to store their belongings, and unused items gather dust, making the apartment look untidy.

Clearing out space will also make it easier to inspect the property at the end of the rental period. Additionally, it minimizes the risk of poor cleaning, as there’s a high likelihood that a cleaner won’t wash everything on the shelves if there’s too much clutter. Even if they do, it increases the time and cost required for cleaning.

What Should Be Included in Rental Accommodations:

  1. A Set of Dishes for the Number of Guests:
    You should provide a set of cups, glasses, small and large plates, soup bowls, and cutlery (knives, forks, teaspoons, and tablespoons). All dishes should be clean and free of stains, cracks, or chips.

  2. Cooking Utensils (if there’s a kitchen):
    Again, this should be based on the number of guests. At a minimum, you should have a good frying pan, two pots (large and small), utensils, knives, spatulas, a ladle for soup, a couple of cutting boards, a salad bowl, a can opener, a corkscrew, and a grater. All items should be in good condition for use. It’s recommended to replace frying pans at least once a year.

  3. Bedding, Blankets, and Pillows for Each Guest:
    Pillows should be comfortable, free of stains, and of medium height. Avoid the cheapest options, as they quickly lose shape and will need to be replaced more often. If you’re concerned about their durability, you can purchase protective covers.

  4. Towels for Each Guest:
    This includes bath towels and beach towels. Each guest should have one large bath towel and one small hand towel. If guests are staying with you for more than a week, you should provide two sets of bath towels. We recommend using white towels, as they create a sense of cleanliness for guests and can be bleached.

  5. Kitchen Appliances
    In the kitchen, it’s sufficient to have a stove, blender, toaster, electric kettle, and preferably a coffee maker.

  6. Living Room
    The living room should have a modern television with smart TV capabilities. Prices for TVs are quite reasonable now, and even purchasing a budget brand can significantly increase the attractiveness of your property to renters.

  7. Install a Safe
    This is especially important if cleaning is included in the stay. Guests will feel assured that their valuables are secure, and the cleaner won't be tempted to steal anything. You also won’t be bothered repeatedly about lost valuable items.

  8. Additional Appliances
    It’s advisable to have a washing machine and a dishwasher. For many, having a washing machine can be a deciding factor in choosing your property. Additionally, consider providing an iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, mop and dustpan, clothes dryer, hairdryer, and blender.

 

 

What Should Not Be in Rental Accommodations

  1. Broken or Non-Working Items
    If something is broken or not functioning, it’s best to throw it away or remove it; ideally, replace or repair it. If replacement or repair isn’t possible, just remove it. Guests will be much less disappointed by the absence of a TV than by a broken one.

  2. Defective Dishes
    If dishes have cracks, chips, or stains that cannot be cleaned, they should be replaced with new ones. You don’t need to buy expensive tableware; simple glass dishes will suffice. Avoid colorful prints, exotic shapes, or materials. Steer clear of plastic dishes; they’re only suitable for camping or boats.

  3. Excess Towels
    It’s also better to remove extra towels. Otherwise, guests may stop washing them and will keep taking fresh ones, piling the old ones in a heap. When they check out, you’ll end up with a mountain of dirty towels that will need to be washed, increasing both cleaning costs and time.

  4. Strategic Reserve of Pillows and Blankets
    There’s no need to keep a surplus of blankets and pillows in the closets. They take up valuable space. If your property allows for an additional sleeping area, you can leave an extra set for that, but no more.

  5. Kitchen Appliances
    In the kitchen, it’s sufficient to have a stove, blender, toaster, electric kettle, and preferably a coffee maker.

  6. Living Room
    The living room should have a modern television with smart TV capabilities. Prices for TVs are quite reasonable now, and even purchasing a budget brand can significantly increase the attractiveness of your property to renters.

  7. Install a Safe
    This is especially important if cleaning is included in the stay. Guests will feel assured that their valuables are secure, and the cleaner won't be tempted to steal anything. You also won’t be bothered repeatedly about lost valuable items.

  8. Additional Appliances
    It’s advisable to have a washing machine and a dishwasher. For many, having a washing machine can be a deciding factor in choosing your property. Additionally, consider providing an iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, mop and dustpan, clothes dryer, hairdryer, and blender.

What Should Not Be in Rental Accommodations

    1. Broken or Non-Working Items
      If something is broken or not functioning, it’s best to throw it away or remove it; ideally, replace or repair it. If replacement or repair isn’t possible, just remove it. Guests will be much less disappointed by the absence of a TV than by a broken one.

    2. Defective Dishes
      If dishes have cracks, chips, or stains that cannot be cleaned, they should be replaced with new ones. You don’t need to buy expensive tableware; simple glass dishes will suffice. Avoid colorful prints, exotic shapes, or materials. Steer clear of plastic dishes; they’re only suitable for camping or boats.

    3. Excess Towels
      It’s also better to remove extra towels. Otherwise, guests may stop washing them and will keep taking fresh ones, piling the old ones in a heap. When they check out, you’ll end up with a mountain of dirty towels that will need to be washed, increasing both cleaning costs and time.

    4. Strategic Reserve of Pillows and Blankets
      There’s no need to keep a surplus of blankets and pillows in the closets. They take up valuable space. If your property allows for an additional sleeping area, you can leave an extra set for that, but no more.

 

 

Share:

<<Назад