Owner guide
How to prepare a property for short-stay handover
A guest-ready handover covers defects, utilities, access, furnishing, safety, cleaning standards and the information an operator needs to launch.
Short answer
Before handing a property to a short-stay manager, complete defect checks, confirm utilities and internet, document access procedures, prepare durable furnishings and supplies, and give the operator the building rules, unit inventory and emergency contacts.
How does this apply to your property?
Tell us the building, size and furnishing condition. Let’s discuss the options for your unit, not just a general example.
Talk about my unitComplete defects and essential services
Resolve material defects where possible and confirm electricity, water, air-conditioning and internet. Record outstanding issues clearly so responsibility and timing are understood.
Document building access
Provide the current move-in, guest registration, parking, access-card, lift and security procedures. Short-stay operations can fail quickly when arrival instructions are unclear.
Prepare a practical inventory
Record furniture, appliances, remotes, keys, linens, kitchen items and guest supplies. Durable, replaceable items usually make more operational sense than fragile decorative pieces.
Agree the launch standard
Confirm photography readiness, cleaning standards, sleeping capacity, house rules, maintenance contacts and who approves unexpected expenses before the listing goes live.
Questions owners often ask
Does the unit need to be fully furnished before assessment?+
No. An earlier assessment can help align the furnishing scope with the intended rental model and reduce avoidable purchases.
What property details should I send first?+
Send the building and unit number, built-up size, bedroom and bathroom count, furnishing status, expected handover date and your preferred rental outcome.
What to send a property manager
For an initial assessment, prepare the building name, location, built-up size, bedroom and bathroom count, furnishing status, current rental arrangement and your preferred outcome.