My father has a house in Langkawi Island(6+1 Bedroom,5 Baths). I am planning to list it on Airbnb. I need your advise regarding the following :

1)amenities(any suppliers you guys know for bedding set, toiletries, etc)
2)any contacts for interior design(cheap) just give advise on color scheme. I will provide pictures

Thats about it for now.

Thank you in advance

PM u already

u need cleaner, thats the most important

second is digital access lockset

We already have a cleaner.

What is digital access lockset?

main door lockset where u can send ur customize password to them for easy access. u no need to attend them for arrival and check out

Thats a good idea. Will google it up once we done with renovation.

hi, tumpang a question here.

i'm planning to convert my condo for airbnb as well. My condo is full furnished and I'm not able to meet the guests on arrival and departure.

How do I avoid guests from taken away my items? Normally, deposit is just a few hundreds, it is not enough to cover if my items get stolen. If I choose to return deposit after my inspection the next day, the guest might not admit their wrong doing, just in case something is stolen or damage.


For the cleaning, I plan to do it only after they leave. Thanks.

Airbnb covers up to USD1million dollars. Not sure whether it applies to Malaysian market yet. They dont even offer profesional photographers yet in Malaysia. If I am not mistaken la.

Airbnb, visitor can choose host via review.

Host also can choose their tenant via review.

U worry too much

Wow, one set cost how much? What brand?

http://www.smartlockmalaysia.com/keyless-door-locks/

starting rm1000

they still nid access card to the unit? how to pass them access card safely without being physically present?

same like ur office, u can use access card or key in password

u can alter the password anytime over the phone

yes correct,

those property that need to request first, owner can review potential tenants.

review system for airbnb is fair enough, host and tenants cannot see each other review until both submit review.

anybody have contacts for full time agent managing props on behalf of agents to do short term stay?
klang valley.

am considering to release some units to experiment.

please pm me if any.

thanks.

Just to share my experience on Airbnb, I tried for 5 months only had one booking and it was from a local. Eventually I rented it out normal tenancy. I managed to talk to an Airbnb Sifu and this is what he told base on his experiences two years doing airbnb properties in KL and Selangor:

1. You only make money if you rent to foreigners, locals will not pay to stay in your place as they have friends, families and other cheaper alternatives. 80% of his clients were foreigners and 20% locals.

2. So far only KLCC properties are making money. Other area properties will likely not have much booking. Cause tourists will want to stay in city center.

3. Airbnb guest want personal interactions so he advised against door lock as it is impersonal. The successful Airbnbs properties all are owners who have regular interactions with their guests.

4. Must have cleaners who are reliable. One bad review is enough to ruin your rating and affect future bookings.

Good luck on Airbnb.

Fuyoh, how many actually?

i got friend running this around golden triangle. very tedious work and not rewarding based on time sacrificed.

Actually he did not mentioned the WORST part.

complaint from neigbour or JMB due to influx of short stay visitor. Once AGM approved to ban such to ban short term stay tenant, ur airbnb = GG

In my condo group chat, the mention of the word Airbnb and the August House was in session already… the matter was debated for more than 1 hour…

With opposition throwing chairs…

The speaker of the house was dragged onto the floor and beaten up.

Best part is… JMB hasn’t been formed yet hahaha….

hahaha, barbarians.

recent AGM i attended also barbarians, MC formed 1 year, this year all resigned. have to force new recruit to fill or else MPKJ take over. like gangsters shouting here and there in the AGM. so low class i felt ATM.

this country is like this, when seeing people making profit, they start to jelly and butt hurt

For residents that is security concern, outside ppl easy access to your condo n using facilities,

Residents also fighting ban owner rent to Pak hitam, some owner won't care so fighting happen

so buy sovo, sofo and sovo for airbnb, case close.

Actually am against Airbnb… if there are assurance from JMB/MC with proper guidelines in place than is alright cause I have family there… I don’t want to have to deal with strangers.

Also I understand if tenancy can, why Airbnb cannot? The problem with Airbnb is your sourcing customers from the internet. You don’t vet through your customer base before you put them in your house than again probably the same for tenancy.

Though you have the right to profit from your parcel but not at the expense of my safety.

i am also against. but FYI, tenancy like long term is with stamped tenancy and my JMB request a copy of such tenancy to be kept. its for security purpose. but airbnb there are no proper tenancy in place and its hard for JMB to control. Thats the difference.

But we all know there are rules and TnC set in airbnb host for his unit occupation. but it wont comfort the local mentality.

thats why i bought a soho for airbnb to shut their mouth.

winliaulor.

cari makan aje

Actually better go through youtube channel of Airbnb and really understand what Airbnb is all about. Renting condo as your Airbnb doesnt make much as it is too common. Airbnb listing should be unique and different while maintaining thru concept of locality. I think that is the way to go.

Lol.. like small kid throwing chairs @@

if you go thru the list of airbnb around malaysia, first thing you will found is "not affordable"

I will choose shop lot aka hotel over this airbnb

true,

I went for ipoh at last weekend,

i browse airbnb and agoda,

end up take agoda hotel coz more cheap and safe.

if you want cheap at airbnb normally share house with other,
if you take a soho which cost you around 200 pernight not much diffrence from hotel

local airbnb host very kiasi. even whole apartment but no cook allowed. become no fun liao for family staying

home stay better. got interactive. house owner sometime prepare games and meals. so fun.

maybe i put a tinge too much salt and pepper in my story...

anyway if u want an AGM to be interesting... just mentioned airbnb and everyone will turn on each other.

Malaysia already got professional photographer to take your unit. is free by airbnb.

always 2 sides of the coins.

As an own stayer, you do not want your immediate neighbour to do air bnb biz, as you do not want to wake up seeing the stranger looking at your balcony or walking by your doors.

As an investor, you piss off and upset with JMC who ban Airbnb.

　

Where is the location of your fren's property ??

im not sure about others, living in higrise dwelling like myself, i actually prefer its privacy as i dont give a dayum who living next door. As long next door dont make any nuisance, im actually ok with it.

for example, my neigbour putting flower pots at common corridor, i go directly complaint kaw kaw to JMB to take action.

Ru sure boh? if your neighbor is CB long term tenant from hell stay beside you sibeh 3 years see how u tahan. Day and night bising kacau kaw u or make a mess beside u c u Siao kaw Liao or not.

This post has been edited by HELLO HELLO: Sep 21 2016, 10:25 PM

For Airbnb at the end of the day is price. No matter how beautiful your home if the price is high people won't stay. My condo in Subang there was a tenant who stayed short term and he rob 4 condos. The burglar stayed for a week. Though I was not sure whether it's from an Airbnb or not.

JMB then stated that all short term stays must register with office.

Though after that less short term stayers.

Wow..its heating up...

Don't understand

Are there any companies or people to help manage and maintain airbnb or homestay properties?

That means they help the owner to arrange for cleaning, meeting the guests (check in/out), etc. This is helpful if the owner does not stay near the property.

yes they are

It was in Kota Damansara. Seri Kembangan will face the same issues as I have I think. But anyhow good luck.

Summer Suites and Regalia

Guys, do we need to apply homestay permit from Ministry of Tourisn and Culture for airbnb?

This post has been edited by chenfeiyy: Sep 25 2016, 05:54 PM

is free by Airbnb

A good one is the Makeover Guys but some people say they are pricey. Their works looks good. But if your renovate the place for Airbnb I don't think you will ever get your ROI back unless you sell your place.

This post has been edited by Zicoras1: Oct 3 2016, 10:31 AM

I shared my thoughts and experience on airbnb investments in Malaysia, specifically in KL in this article. http://chrisseahrealestate.blogspot.my/201...purchasing.html

I still there some good opportunities for this but you need to spot the right place and especially the right property

Zicoras1, I dont know weather i am in the correct/right position to asnwer you. I just share my experience as a host in Airbnb/Homeaway.

I have been as a host for 4 months. I have attended 4 guests. The guests are as follows:-

1) June - local rent my place for relatives to attend his wedding since my unit is near to his (different condo/apartment). 3d2n - but never left a review (not requested from me too)
2) Jul - Sep - Foreigner who stay in Malaysia for 2 months. Moving from others area in KL to my unit because of price & also space problem
3) Sep - Local - spend a 3d2n in my house just to accompany her friends from Singapore to go Sunway Lagoon as she said my unit is near.
4) Oct - local rent for her family for short stay to avoid family problem.

Other then the above, i receive also many inquiries from different ppl (local or foreigners). Some i reject due to some issue & some they found me as 1 of their choice. Same also from Homeaway app.

My short experience is guests can be from many many area either local or oversea. They choose our house as for their can be many reason also. Just keep confidence on yourself. Makesure the below is fullfiled:-

1) keep your house clean - i clean up myself before my guest reach few days before. I will try to pass the keys to my guest personally (to view them personally & also to hints some massage to my guest, eg save energy & water)
2) Simple & nice - actually my unit is very simple. Just have sofa + TV + Njoi + DVD player for entertainment (all is used except Njoi).
3) Sleep well - I installed 3 air cond in each room except living hall. This is to makesure my guests sleep well
4) affordable price - i have check around. I think my price is the most cheapest in my area.

Maybe i am not at the position to share my experience here because since i just attended 4 guests. But anyhow i just share my knowledge & experience.

Thanks


This post has been edited by acevent: Oct 12 2016, 05:18 PM

is it?
But i sent my request they say unable to service at the moment - availability is host specific.

I dont know what it means

where is your place?

3%, cheaper than agoda

You can never completely avoid it. What I understand is that you have 24 hours to report anything missing to airbnb and then you can try and claim it from them.

Anyway, you'd have to be quite unlucky to get a guest that steals things. If you are very scared you can read through the review of your competitors at your condo.

At my place there are also units which are never rented out, but they are priced too high.
And some don't even offer something basic such as internet.

1. This is incorrect. 90% of my clients are locals so far.
2. Incorrect, but of course your location can not be too far out. There is a limit.
3. and 4. are correct.

This is incorrect. Around my area you can get a great airbnb at a good price. If you were to go to a hotel at that price here it would be a dump.

I don't think so.

Interesting article, I will check out the guest management companies in case I get bored of my new hobby.

From guests
From hosts

For my units listed at airbnb, commission is 3%. I use airbnb for homestay at cameron & fraser's hill, so far good response. Payment is made in usd, good for now when rm is weak.

For airbnb, it's very important to have good reviews from the guests, once you get not that good reviews, the booking will drop significantly.

cameron and fraser hill. so do you pass the key to your guest in person or door lock system?

What u mean by incorrect and comparing ur area with my area? Dont accuse me choosing hotel is as dumb u dumb head

Stop spamming and use the MULTIREPLLY function u nutty, so annoying when reading ur reply!

I have peoples there to do the cleaning works as well as to hand over / return of keys. During peak seasons or at least one weekend in a month, I will be there too to help up afraid they cannot cope with the cleaning works and to also monitor to make sure all things are in good order. As mentioned, guests' good reviews are extremely important so need to try best to keep the standard.

Almost same like Airbnb

You made a blanket statement.
I just said your blanket statement was incorrect.

I never called you dumb, I just stated you are incorrect. No doubt there are areas where a hotel may be better than airbnb, but there are also areas where airbnb is better than hotels.

If you prefer not to see my comments you can just use the appropriate function.

How do you get people to pay you in usd?

I never made any request to airbnb to pay me in usd/any particular currency but the payments made to me were automatically in usd as shown in its statements. I assume it is airbnb's policy, cannot be it gives special favour to me kua...

U fool, u r living in 3rd world country, suceesful airbnb only applicable to first world, u had yet seen how airbnb performing in other state, stop comparing ur case with ours.

7 stars still ignorant to use the multi reply function, yeah, u just as annoy as u are

Next time, comment at ur own, dont simply quote others with disagrrement making fool of urself

Yeah, for me they just bank in to my bank account so everything is in RM.

If people disagree with you it does not mean they attack you. Try not to take it so hard next time and maybe you can learn something.

In this case you found an area where hotels dominate over airbnb. This is not the case everywhere. You could even start an airbnb there.

Yes the payment banked in is in rm, but it was converted from the usd. From what I understood, a conversion rate from usd to rm will be fixed on the date of receipt of payment by airbnb from guest and after that airbnb pays me in rm according to the rate. That's why even though my rate per night is usd150 but the payment I receive in rm is different everytime.

Off topic,

Taiwan's airbnb business is a charm. I think they making
good returns especially in Taipei xi men ding. The number of tourist going to their country is a lot, that's why "hired driver" and airbnb doing so well over there. The market can absorb it.

I've been stay in an airbnb at jb, concept is good and located at landed house but I would stay in hotel at next time because it is too far from the city.. I need to drive at least 20 mins.

Airbnb is very challenging in Malaysia, no matter in KL or other states. My friend is running "home stay" businesses with 6 landed properties (inherited from grandparents). He can "tahan" until successfully built reputation/network because of there are zero "leverage cost" incurred in the operation. If u want to do this with leverage with bank, tbh it's kinda risky.

Just my dus sen from personal experience.

Hoe about using PayPal?

I checked it out some more. It's good if most of your guests are from US, but maybe not so good if most of your guests are local. This is because: "Note that guests may see a slightly higher price. If the currency they’re paying with is different than the one used in your listing’s location, a 3% conversion fee is added to the price."

So locals will automatically see a higher price for your listing. Anyway, I suppose there are also the advantages you have mentioned before.

Have not used paypal so could not share/comment.

I see, thanks for enlightening me on this! For aunty like me so long got steady flow of booking come in at the price I list am very happy dy. But one thing airbnb is 👍paymaster.

No need to worry much then yeah.

Airbnb is very punctual is paying for sure.

for airbnb props, i believe one of the key requirements travellers look for is wifi.
how does a host resolves this?
a fixed wifi applied for the prop or using portable system?
any advise?

You are right, im airbnb host in klcc region, how we differentiate from others is we add value by throwing in karaoke, wii console, or interactive games
However, the sad thing is people would have taken granted for what u did
They probably misplaced it, parts fallen off, missing item, n the worst is unconditional complain no matter how small the issue is
Most complain guest r mostly frm locals which really set me off
Probably thats how passionate malaysian is

N yes our price range ard 200-500 depend headcount, allow cooking,party,filming,wedding, hotel class

Feel free to check out our others listings tha suit u most!
M (max=8pax)
Soho Suites KLCC,KL Tower view, 2bedroom 1bathroom, 39flr,Business Class
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3538813?s=8&us...ed24514d80632af

L (max=12pax)
Soho Suites KLCC, KL tower view,3bedroom 2bathroom,Karaoke room
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4457668?s=8&us...ed24514d80632af

L+ (max=12pax)
Platinum Suites,360· KLCC view, 2bedroom 2bathroom,2min monorail, Wii console
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12599847?s=8&u...ed24514d80632af

This post has been edited by scw: Oct 19 2016, 11:37 AM

Cable still the best, stable reliable
Portable 10flr above take boleh pakai

hi steven, thanks for sharing your experiences.
do you outsource the props or you manage yourself.
mind sharing more info to me pls.
based on the 3 props you listed, how is the occupancy rates generally?

I'm using unifi. Of course you will need sufficient people to stay there to be able to do this.

cheapest unifi package nowadays starts from RM199 per month? ouch. that's another RM6.67 per day cost.

Yeah, but pretty much unavoidable if your competition has internet.

My units at cameron & fraser's no wifi provided, not I dun want to give but there are not many wifi providers there, even have (usually streamyx or Yes), the ports available are very limited. With proper explanation to guests, usually they can understand as end of the day, the main purpose for them to go up hills is to enjoy the qiuetness & peace of mind. Plus point of doing homestay at highlands is you can save quite a big sum from wifi & electricity.

Perhaps your unit is the exception but everyone I talk who does Airbnb says the same thing. I did mine fully furnished with internet, free maps, all kitchen utensils and no takers. Where is your unit anyway?

In any case I think people like me were thinking we could get more from Airbnb rather than just normal rental but that's not true.

Let me share my experience in AirBnb. I'm local but I'm using AirBnB services.

I stayed in 4* hotel almost every quater for at least 2 weeks to 3 weeks costing close to RM500 per day. The last stay extended my stay for another 1 month after the 2 weeks in which result me in looking into AirBnB services for a cheaper alternative to save some cost and spend it on gadgets.

The options is always :
1. The convenience from one place to another in which most tourist would prefer city than suburb. Use grabcar anyway ...
2. Cost is not much an issue since I used to stay at better location; but the 1st stay in AirBnb is by at least RM250 and less which is cheap.
3. The cleanliness of the unit; from bedroom to kitchen and toilet. I replace all the shampoo to H&S, Pantene and BodyShop.
4. The dislike part is the appointment made by tenant is not as promise and may drop by the rented out unit without informing at all. This I really make a comment to her for the review.
5. Cable TV and internet is equally important; thank god internet is ok but the cable tv is Hyppe tv ( repetitive =.=!! )
6. Please don't get IKEA bed. Its horrible.

This post has been edited by darkmusses: Oct 17 2016, 09:22 PM

Where is your unit location?

RM500/day, what hotel you stay boss? Hotel got room service, but how often the AirBnB owner cleaning for you?

just giving airbnb a try.
do check out my signature.

see whether there's any potential there or not.

Which residence you trying for airbnb? Swiss Garden residence? Is it hard to get tenant for yearly tenancy? Nearby food paradise Jalan Alor, should able to get foreign tenant.

This post has been edited by wl_n: Oct 18 2016, 05:23 PM

For airbnb income, still can use it as income to increase your loan chances? This income is no Agreement and inconsistent by the way,..

This post has been edited by JustNobody: Oct 18 2016, 04:34 PM