Prepare your Colombo apartment for rental
Prepare the apartment before offering available dates. A rental-ready home needs working equipment, accurate photographs, a documented inventory and clear arrangements for access, cleaning and guest communication.
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Check the apartment as a guest would use it
Test lights, air conditioning, hot water, cooking equipment and the appliances included in the listing. Check the beds, towels, window coverings and storage. Document existing issues and decide which work needs to be completed before launch.
Internet and workspace descriptions should come from confirmed property information. Photograph the actual outlook and sleeping arrangements. Shared facilities are included only after guest access has been confirmed.
Furnish with an agreed budget
An empty or partly furnished apartment can start with a layout and practical equipment plan. Prioritise comfortable beds, useful lighting, seating, storage and a kitchen setup appropriate to the stated capacity.
We can coordinate an optional furnishing or refresh plan with a calm Nordic style. Product availability, specifications, delivery, assembly and all separate costs are confirmed before you approve purchases.
Record inventory, linen and access
List furniture, appliances, kitchen items, bedding, towels, keys and access cards. Record condition photographs and instructions for items that need particular care.
Agree linen backup stock, cleaning materials, replenishment responsibilities and the route for reporting damage or missing items. Key custody, guest handover and building instructions should be documented before the first arrival.
Photograph and describe the complete stay
Prepare bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and living spaces before the shoot. Photographs should help a guest understand the layout, not just the decoration. Photograph accessible shared facilities separately when permission is confirmed.
We coordinate property preparation, photography and listing content. Scope and any separate costs are agreed before launch. The final description should match what will be available to the guest on arrival.
Questions owners ask.
Can you help with an unfurnished apartment?
Yes. We can discuss furnishing, sourcing, delivery and setup under a plan and budget you approve. Furnishing expenses are separate from rental management.
What happens if the apartment needs repairs first?
We document the work and agree costs and approval responsibilities with the owner. The launch plan should allow the apartment to be prepared before accepting guests.
A complete stay, from arrival onwards
Airport transfers, coordinated
We arrange airport transport and connect arrival times with apartment check-in. Availability, vehicle requirements and charges are confirmed before booking.
A welcoming apartment
Clear arrival instructions, fresh linen and a local team to call. We present your apartment and its available facilities accurately.
Spaces guests will enjoy.
Where available, we highlight the facilities that make your apartment's building part of the stay. Access and rules are confirmed for each property.
Pool and leisure spaces
A place to unwind between city visits.
Fitness facilities
Convenience for guests keeping their routine.
Outdoor and shared spaces
Extra space beyond the apartment itself.
Facilities vary by building and are subject to access arrangements. We confirm what is available for your apartment before listing.
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