Airbnb Property Management Just Got SMARTER!
With the steady expansion of the Airbnb property management revolution, more and more property owners are thinking of letting out their homes. Short term letting is particularly attractive if there are regular periods during the year when you know you’re going to be away and your property lies empty.
Safety and Security For Your Airbnb Guests
When it comes to renting out your Airbnb property, part of your obligations involve ensuring the safety and well-being of your guests. Whilst there are many laws and standards that dictate making your home as safe is it can be against fire and electrical fault, it’s also worth making sure your property is secure from burglars and that your guests always feel safe. This is where modern technology can play a big part, making your home more comfortable into the bargain.
If you’re thinking of improving your Airbnb property, there are some top tech devices you could invest in, which, with the help of Elite Property Management, reassures guests increasing the likelihood of future bookings.
Smart Locks And Security Cameras
Handing over keys to Airbnb guests can often be a problem, particularly if people are late flying in from another destination, arrive during the night, or are otherwise delayed for any reason. Smart locks operate by allowing guests to unlock property doors using a code that is generated on an app on their mobile phone. The code opens the smart locks for the duration of a guests stay and expires the moment they leave.
Similarly, bespoke security cameras are an effective security measure, especially if your property is located in a built up area where there’s a lot of footfall. You can use security cameras to your advantage by placing them strategically outside of your home. Cameras can now be linked to smartphones, making it easier for landlords to monitor what’s going on in and around their property. This can be tricky as you don’t want to invade the privacy of guests, or make them feel like they’re being watched. However, using a security camera that only starts recording when motion is detected, is a more balanced option and is relatively cheap to buy and install.
Smart Lighting
Smart lighting can set the mood or improve the overall ambience of your Airbnb property, but, significantly, it also deters potential intruders. Smart lights are controlled from your phone, so you can always create the appearance of someone being at home. Smart lights are available for as little as £60 and these extra finishing touches are the kind of small details that turn a good Airbnb property into a great one.
Smart doorbells
This is a useful tool to monitor who and how many people are coming into your property, particularly if you have strict rules about bringing in extra guests and pets. You can check this using video doorbells like SkyBell or the August Doorbell Cam. Your property’s video doorbell doubles as a great back-up in case your guests forget or lose their door code. Since you can access it through your phone, your guests can simply press the doorbell and have a conversation with you through the two-way audio, before you unlock the door for them. Guests can also use the video doorbell to find out who’s at the door before opening it. But as with smart security cameras, it’s important to let your guests know you have a smart video doorbell before they arrive, so as not to compromise their privacy rights.
Elite Property Management Can Help You With Your Security Needs
If you’re uncertain, or require more help on ensuring that your Airbnb property is safe, Elite can help. As a top end Airbnb property management service, Elite helps get you started and can manage the entire holiday let management service taking ownership of all of the stress and everyday issues that often arise. Additionally, the dedicated team at Elite:
provides peace of mind in the knowledge that your home is well looked after and your guests are also receiving a first class service from start to finish
ensures the safety and comfort of all guests, from families to individual business visitors with a bespoke welcome pack that reassures guests throughout their stay
creates the right service ensuring that guest communication is fully automated and attention to detail is fully professional from date of enquiry, through to check-in onto departure
manages the expectations and supports owners in terms of property maintenance and standards of cleanliness, whilst offering styling tips on how to always get the best out of your property
Speak To The Airbnb Property Management Experts
Find out more about Airbnb management in Edinburgh and how Elite can help you move into the property letting market and take advantage of the lucrative financial benefits that it provides.