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Importance of a Grease Trap

Grease traps are a requirement for any holiday rental accommodation. A blocked grease trap could fast become an expensive plumbing undertaking; therefore, scheduled grease trap cleaning could save our clients money. The residual grease from cooking will harden in the pipes, leading to a steady grease buildup, and eventually blocked pipes. You also run the risk of having the sewage system blocked, when your kitchen doesn’t have a grease trap, or more importantly one that is not cleaned as part of preventative maintenance.

Importance of Scheduled Cleaning

The installation of a grease trap is only the first step, however, our property managers will then set up a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure routine cleaning is carried out. Depending on the occupancy levels and the frequency with which the kitchen sink is used, in order to avoid blockages, emptying and cleaning the grease trap forms part of our team’s regular scheduled property maintenance.

Tips from the PM Team

Scheduled cleaning of grease traps will keep them functioning efficiently and save our clients money in the long run by avoiding costly plumbing repairs.

Tip #1: The grease trap is not for grease storage.

While a grease trap is designed to trap grease, we advise staff not to pour grease directly into the drain, but instead store in the appropriate containers to avoid the grease trap from reaching its maximum capacity too quickly. This will reduce the likelihood of having to deal with clogged drains.

Tip #2: Remove excess grease and solid food.

Staff and guests alike are reminded to reduce solid material from going into the drain that will end up in the grease trap. While the grease trap is intended to hold the oils, fats, and grease, the use of a strainer is your best bet to eliminate the excess solids entering the trap.

Keep solid food items along with excess fats, oils, and grease that could be removed from the dishes before being placed in the sink. Keeping food out of the grease trap will maximize the time between cleanings.

Tip #3: Schedule Preventative Maintenance.

Some companies and contractors are not consistent in their workmanship with the construction of grease traps, and often time design flaws create a lot of issues, which result in having to clean the grease traps too frequently.

It is still important to maintain minimum standards for cleaning times, even if there’s not much oil, fat, or grease inside the tank, it will still turn rancid and emit a pungent odor. Our property managers actually keep a log through the use of a mobile work order app, which comes in handy for reporting to owners and tracking any technical issues.

The importance of keeping a complete, catalogued, inventory listing of all of the items (including appliances, equipment, furniture, soft furnishings, cutlery, and linens) at your home cannot be overstated. All items in all areas, such as garages, storage gazebos, and should be included.  This is very important when requesting insurance coverage and having the necessary documentation should an insurance claim need to be made.

How our team can help you

For Blue Sky Luxury holiday rental properties, your property manager will count, inventory, and log all of the property’s effects and complete a thorough check of the quantity and condition of the items. Your property manager will be required to conduct spot checks after each guest departure and will notify you of any proven damages or losses. Any replacements needed at that time will be purchased. These replacements and any other additions that may occur during the year will then be  on the annual inventory listing when retaken.

For homes that rent long-term, full inventories are always taken and updated in between tenancies. In both cases, your property manager will be responsible for checking the home after each departure so that the reconciliation of the security deposit can be completed, with wear and tear expected depending on the length of time the tenants resided there. Similarly, any replacements and additions will be captured on the updated listing for the next expected tenant.

When offering your home for holiday rental, it is important to know and provide adequate par levels for all glassware, cutlery, dinnerware, linen, and towels. For example, you want to ensure that the home has place settings, matching glassware, and cutlery for the advertised number of guests that can be accommodated at the property plus 50%. For example, for a 4-bedroom rental property that accommodates 8 guests, the catered capacity will be 12 people.

Similarly, when a property is offered for long-term rental, adequate rent levels, while different from the expectations of a holiday rental home, are also expected.

When the inventory listing is created, the location, make, and model of all appliances and equipment are noted. During this process, it is a great opportunity to create an asset register for these items. The asset register will have all of the above details and photos, plus the serial numbers. Information, where available, on the age and value of each will be recorded.

Many services are offered during the onboarding of new homes to Blue Sky Luxury; however, if you are interested in any of these services as a one-time, separate service, please contact us for a quote.

 

Written By: Peter Layne, Blue Sky Luxury Property Management Residential Team Leader

 

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Servicing Your Appliances will extend their Life Span! Do You Own a Clothes Dryer?

There are some simple tasks that the housekeeper can do but neglecting to service your appliances, especially clothes dryers could end up in an emergency call to the fire station. When you engage the services of a dedicated Blue Sky Luxury property manager to look after your investment, we will schedule routine maintenance with a certified appliance technician on your behalf!

Step 1: Remove lint from the lint trap: Here are some simple tasks for the housekeeper to do as part of the daily maintenance! 

A lint-free trap provides better airflow for optimal performance, so a thorough cleaning can go a long way. To clean the lint trap:

Step 2: Wipe residue off the dryer drum

Dryer sheets and fabric softeners can contribute to a filmy residue on your dryer’s drum over time. Start cleaning by vacuuming out any debris. If your dryer is electric, rub the drum with a soft cloth dipped in warm soapy water and tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry the drum.

As it is starting to get more technical, you should call in the experts!

Step 3: Turn off and unplug the dryer:

Shutting off the power to the dryer while cleaning prevents accidental operation while parts are removed or disconnected, so it is important to unplug your dryer from the wall socket before you get started. If you have a gas dryer, it will be important to close the shut-off valve in the gas supply line before cleaning.

Step 4: Pull out the dryer to access the vent duct:

The technician will create about one foot of room between the back of the dryer and the wall to make space for clearing out debris. 

Step 5: Remove the clamps and detach the vent:

With the dryer away from the wall, the technician will unscrew vent clamps or remove the tape attaching the vent to the back of the dryer.

Step 6: Clean debris from the vent

The technician will start by removing any large pieces of lint by hand, and then use a dryer cleaning brush to remove remaining lint from the vent. The next part of the process would be to use a vacuum hose attachment to collect lint or dust trapped in crevices. 

Step 7: Inspect and clean the exterior vent:

The technician will clean the exterior by opening the vent cover and removing large pieces of lint. They will then run a dryer cleaning brush along the inside of the ductwork and remove any remaining lint or debris with a vacuum hose.

Step 8: Reattach the vent and turn on the dryer

Once the venting is re-clamped or re-taped to the back of the dryer, plug back in your dryer and, if using a gas dryer, the gas valve will be turned back on. 

Failure to schedule routine maintenance on your dryer could lead to a fire hazard!

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DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR EQUIPMENT!! 

  

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So you have finally decided that it is time for a vacation. Where will you go? What can you do? There are endless possibilities! You know you want to go to the Caribbean, maybe to Barbados, but which island is the best? You know that Barbados is in Jamaica – hold on, now wait a minute, this is where Blue Sky Luxury, The Holiday Home Experts, comes in. Barbados is not in Jamaica. Trust us. Furthermore, you will not want to consider any other Caribbean vacation. We have all the information needed to plan the perfect Barbados vacation. We will go a step further to provide information on anything you may want to know about Barbados vacation rentals. We’re funny, knowledgeable, and, dare I say – the best in the business. 

Blue Sky Luxury – Who we are

A picture is worth a thousand words, so we figure a video must be worth 2,000 words (like this blog.) Watch our video below for a quick overview of all of the services that Blue Sky Luxury provides. In a nutshell, we are a full-service holiday rental company with service lines of Reservations, Property Management and Concierge Services.

We have been in the business for over forty years and we are a giant in the region. What makes us special? We take a human approach to anyone that we come into contact with, we greet everyone as friends, and we guarantee that you will leave as family and we’re particularly proud that we can offer anyone a vacation rental to suit their needs. The crown in our jewel. I mean the jewel in our crown…just making sure you’re paying attention, is our Elite Collection. I’m getting ahead here a bit. Watch our video and we’ll talk more about The Elite Collection, luxury your way and how you can enjoy an authentic local experience at any of our 150+ best-in-class villas.

So now that you are caught up on what we do follow us on social. We are wherever you are. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Charlene is our Social Media Coordinator. I told her you were coming. She’s watching and waiting. 

Barbados – an island not in Jamaica

Our Reservations department is a wellspring of knowledge. Many of our agents have been with the team for over 10- 20 years. We are appreciative that we have a collective data pool of over 50 years of experience. What sets us apart, is that Blue Sky Luxury is the chart holder for most of the villas in our holiday rentals portfolio. This means that wherever you book, our team has final approval so pro tip – Book Direct with Blue Sky Luxury.

Don’t tell anyone we said this, but hotels are so 2019. We will compare villas vs hotels as we aren’t biased. We love hotels as well… just villas more. With the emergence of the pandemic, villa stays have become in high demand due to their ability to provide privacy, flexibility, and a more bespoke holiday experience. When you are looking to book (direct) we have segmented villa holidays so that our guests can choose from:

Your destination is important but the villa selection is equally so, and our villas rival many international villas. We make it easy for you to find a villa vacation that fits your style. Our website blueskyluxury.com has a comprehensive page on Barbados information. Dive right in but come back to my blog soon, I have at least 3,000 more words to go.

Concierge will have you living Like a celebrity!

Have you ever used concierge services? Concierge is like having an elegant assistant at your fingertips. They make vacation planning easy and effortless. From Fast Track (you need this) to car rentals and pre-stocking this team is friendly, bubbly and they go the extra mile. Additionally, this team also handles guest relations and will check on you during your stay to ensure that your holiday is going the way you planned!

Property Management Services at Blue Sky Luxury

Let’s say, you decide to visit Barbados. You fall in love with the island, the people, the culture (and making money,) so you decide to purchase a villa. The Property Management department is the team that works behind the scenes to ensure that all villas are safe and well-kept. They have exceptionally high standards for safety and cleanliness and are on call 24-hrs to make this happen.

If there is a problem at your villa, a Property Manager will be on hand to ensure that it is sorted soonest. During adverse weather, you are never left alone. Our Property Managers ensure that your villa is safeguarded, contact numbers for them and emergency services are at hand and that you are comfortable. We like to think of them as our superheroes.

It’s quite possible that we are well over 3,000 words but I hope that this blog on Barbados vacation rentals has been useful or at the very least entertaining. I’ve included some FAQs relating to this blog. Happy vacationing, choose Blue Sky Luxury and choose Barbados.

Barbados Vacation Rentals FAQs

Q: How can travel to Barbados?

A: Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, British Airways, Jet Blue, West Jet, Caribbean Airlines, and more all fly to the island.

Q: Where is Barbados if you allege it is not in Jamaica

A: Barbados is just off the island chain, out of the main hurricane belt in the Caribbean. Our closest neighbours are the islands of St. Vincent and St. Lucia

Q: Can I fly to Barbados by private jet?

A: Absolutely! M Jet is one of Barbados’ Premier Fixed Based Operators with a private ramp and hangar.

Q: Can I sail to Barbados?

A: Sure bet! Leave your Blue Sky Luxury villa and island-hop to the Grenadines

Q: Do I have to book with an international tour operator or agent?

A: No you do not. All vacation bookings come through Blue Sky Luxury so make your life easier by booking with us

Q: How do I know which Barbados villa to choose?

A: The team at Blue Sky Luxury is available by email, and website chat. Ask us how we can help you find the perfect villa

Q: I want to purchase a luxury villa in Barbados. Can Blue Sky Luxury help?

A: Our sister company Terra Luxury offers luxury villas for sale and many of our new owners engage us for Property Management services

Q: Can I contact Concierge even if I am not staying at a Blue Sky Luxury villa?

A:  We love to help everyone! We won’t tell if you won’t but please do.

Q: What else does Property Management do other than Property Management?

A: I’ve seen them arrange flowers, decorate an entire villa (see Bora Bora by Zoe), and line dance but they also excel at small project management, villa staffing, Human Resources, and trust accounting just to name a few.

Q: Villa Guru, you are so wise and such a gifted writer, how do I contact you for more details on Barbados or vacation rentals information?

A: Stop it, you’re flattering me. Flatter me some more at experts@blueskyluxury.com

 

Until my next blog Friends….

From the desk of the

Villa Guru

 

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After buying a property in Barbados, experience shows that our owners either maintain their properties for personal use, rent as a short-term holiday let, or rent for maximum return. The Property Management team at Blue Sky Luxury focuses on maintaining and enhancing value and ensuring that our clients feel comfortable and confident to make informed decisions on their property investment.

For additional information on “How You Can Set Up Your Property as a Short-Term Rental,”  click here.

Blue Sky Luxury exists to protect the interest of and fulfill the objectives of each property owner. To this end, we first take the time to understand the motivation of each owner before outlining the plan of action to achieve their goals. For some owners, these goals only relate to their enjoyment of the property. Others may focus on earning sustained revenue. We thrive in either situation. These areas are where our comprehensive range of services put Blue Sky Luxury in a class of its own, far outstripping our competitors.

Homeownership for New Owners

Why Choose Us to Manage Your Barbados Property?

Owning a home requires significant investment and attention to detail. Our team understands the effects of the climate in Barbados and has strong relationships with local suppliers to ensure that we are as efficient as possible. We also have the largest Property Management team on the island, making our reach and competency even wider. Our Property Management services extend beyond property management. Our services cover administration, account management, and reporting, human resources provisioning and management, and villa insurance. Being on the ground in Barbados is a distinct advantage. 

Why choose us? Read our top 5 reasons why we are the best option as a vacation rental management company:

  1. The Blue Standard – The Blue Standard is our established blueprint to ensure that our Property Managers know the properties intimately, much to the benefit of our partners, the property owners, and guests alike. We employ strict methods of guaranteeing that all properties under our care are maintained to the highest standard. 

Keeping you informed – We enlist one dedicated Property Manager to service each property. We also have dedicated coverage when a team member is on vacation. Your property is never without management. We are very innovative and use a mobile work order app to track maintenance activity. We also provide easy access to monthly statements with electronic billing records.

To read more on Things You Don’t Think About as a Home Owner, Click here.

A Knowledgeable Team – With over 40 years (previously under the Bajan Services Ltd. Brand), we offer a trained team of 18+ Property Managers in 2 locations on the South and West Coasts of Barbados. Our team is strongly supported by our Human Resources and Payroll department which takes responsibility for the staff at various managed properties as well as our temporary staff. Our Accounts team ensures that each of our client’s specific required financial requirements is met.

Trust Accounting – We have dedicated support services for staff and payroll management. We separate our owner and operating funds entirely and provide secure accounts for foreign currency holdings. Our accounts are verified and tested annually by an external audit firm.

Smart Staffing – We provide vetted temporary staffing services for chefs, butlers, housekeepers, and other services. All new staff is trained to high standards including all-new safety protocols.

Administration and Account Management

The concept of trust accounting is ingrained in our firm. Our auditors carry out specific authentication each year to verify the integrity of our separation of funds. We focus on protecting our owners’ foreign exchange risk and protecting our client’s funds to reduce the risk of issues of repatriation. We also understand that you own your property to enjoy it, we help take care of the administration as well, including coordination with external accountants for Annual Income Tax Filing and Registration with TAMIS for the Barbados Revenue Authority as needed. If you are interested in any of the above services, contact us, we would be happy to discuss further to get additional details to provide you with a free quotation for your Barbados property. On the handover of your property, we will work with you to establish a regular reporting schedule. 

Routine, Preventative Maintenance & Safety Checks

Routine Maintenance

A Blue Sky Luxury Property Manager will be assigned to provide oversight of the management of the property and perform a comprehensive check of your property on a scheduled weekly basis. As a part of these routine checks, we ensure that the property is aired, plumbing, lighting and all electrical items are checked, and cleaned thoroughly. Additionally, we ensure that any small items requiring attention are efficiently taken care of before they become a larger problem.

Click here to learn more about “How to Manage Your Small Projects.”

Preventative Maintenance

Through our specialised property management software, all maintenance is scheduled and checked, and the system is augmented with the use of digital photography, checklists and the development of standard operating procedures for each property. We will ensure all preventative maintenance schedules, routine inspections, repairs requests and service requests are logged to track and record the resolution of reactive maintenance issues from submission, assignment, monitoring, verification, and through to completion. The assigned Property Manager will also complete certain checklists regularly through our mobile app. This specific technology is part of a full system that allows for all of our resources to be coordinated online. 

Whether it is the monitoring of sub-contractors, following work orders or accounting, our entire system is available for remote operation and monitoring. With the recent restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our investments in technology became even more valuable to our clients. We are able to provide our full suite of services virtually without any disruption.

If having a long-term tenant is something you’re also interested in, click here to learn more.

Safety Checks

Blue Sky Luxury maintains a 24/7/365 Hotline service to answer any emergency calls. 

Provision of Market Value Reports

With the real estate market in constant flux, Owners need to have a sense of the value of their investment and how this may change over time. Through our Valuations team, reports can be prepared once every 3 years and can be used for various purposes. These reports can be used for tax objections, insurance, or the current assessment of market value. Market Value Reports contain:

Staff Management, Payroll & HR Support

Blue Sky Luxury manages the payroll for permanent villa staff and the setup for owners in the BRA Tax Administration Management Information System (TAMIS.) This service covers all required owner-employer obligations (NIS and PAYE.) Our administration services also include issuing pay slips to staff weekly. Additionally, we ensure that permanent villa staff have up-to-date employment contracts with applicable job descriptions that align with the labour laws of Barbados. Training for permanent staff is provided by participating in The Blue Standard and COVID-19 service training. We also have a team of temporary staff whose services are available on an as-needed basis.

Inventory Management & Auditing Control

The Property Management team at Blue Sky Luxury ensures that there are methods of control put in place to safeguard and account for our owner’s possessions. Your home should have a full, comprehensive catalogued inventory (with photos) and our team will ensure that this is done upon taking over the management. 

Concierge for Owners

We understand that our owners would appreciate specific Concierge services that make their lives more enjoyable while they are on the island. Our Lifestyle Concierge usually arranges all of our owner’s requests. We are here to make it easy so you can live the life that you deserve. 

Our Barbados concierge team can arrange:

Work with a trusted Property Management group

Blue Sky Luxury was formerly known as Bajan Services Limited, and has been managing vacation villas and holiday homes in Barbados and the Caribbean for almost 40 years. Our holiday rentals company is the most recognised and trusted brand name in villa management and rental marketing in Barbados, with the largest portfolio of properties on the island and a franchise in St. Lucia.

 

The Property Management team at Blue Sky Luxury is dedicated to providing homeowners with the best possible home ownership experience whether as a private home or villa rental. We are proud to be a full-service company with experts in the Reservations and Concierge teams. Watch our video below to learn more about our full range of vacation rental services at Blue Sky Luxury – The Holiday Home Experts.

 

Blue Sky Luxury has the benefit of long-standing and trusted affiliations with our sister companies Terra Caribbean and Terra Luxury. With a history in real estate dating back to the 1950s, Terra Caribbean has three regional franchises in Grenada, Trinidad and St. Lucia. The company was founded on a passion for real estate knowledge. Our sister company Terra Luxury partnering with leading global property firm Knight Frank strengthens Terra Luxury’s international reach, reinforcing the exclusivity of our clients’ luxury properties and extending our services to discerning clients worldwide.

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At Blue Sky Luxury, health and safety are important to us as it is to our rental clients. Regular inspections result in safe living accommodations and our printed property information give tips on health and safety. We highly recommend reading these tips provided to be informed and aware.

Here are a few tips that will help you stay safe while on your next holiday vacation in Barbados:

To find out more about how we manage properties and what we do to promote a safe holiday, click here!

Following these tips will result in an incident-free holiday. Help us help you stay safe!

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The importance of keeping a complete, cataloged inventory listing of all of the items (including appliances, equipment, furniture, soft furnishings, cutlery, towels, and linens) at your home cannot be overstated. All items in all buildings such as garages, storage areas, and gazebos should be included. This is very important when requesting insurance coverage and having the necessary documentation should an insurance claim need to be made.

For Blue Sky Luxury holiday rental properties, your property manager will count, itemise and log all of the property’s effects and complete a thorough check of the quantity and condition of the items. Your property manager will be required to conduct spot checks after each guest’s departure. You will be notified of any proven damages or losses at any replacements needed at that time will be purchased. These replacements and any other additions that may occur during the year will then be itemised on the annual inventory listing when retaken.

For homes that rent long-term, full inventories are always taken and updated in between tenancies. In both cases, your property manager will be responsible for checking the home after each departure. The reconciliation of the security deposit can be completed with wear and tear expected depending on the length of time the tenants resided there. Similarly, any replacements and additions will be captured on the updated listing for the next expected tenant.

Good To Know

When offering your home for holiday rental, it is important to know and provide adequate par levels for all glassware, cutlery, dinnerware, linen, and towels. For example, you want to ensure that the home has place settings, matching glassware, and cutlery for the advertised number of guests that can be accommodated at the property + 50%. For example, for a 4-bedroom rental property that accommodates 8 guests, the catered capacity will be 12 people.

Similarly, adequate par levels, while different from the expectation of a holiday rental home are also expected when a property is offered for long-term rental.

When the inventory listing is created, the location, make and model of all appliances and equipment is noted. During this process, it is a great opportunity to create an asset register of these items. The asset register will have all of the above details and photos plus the serial numbers are included. Information, where available, on the age and value of each, will be recorded.

Many services are offered during the onboarding of new homes to Blue Sky Luxury. Contact us for a quote, if you are interested in any of these services as a one-time, separate service. We can’t wait for your call!

Written by Peter Layne, Team Manager of Residential Property Management at Blue Sky Luxury

 

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The weather in Barbados is hot and humid. While this makes for a great holiday home location, it also means that your air condition systems have to work really hard to ensure the air inside your home is cooler than the air outside.

Our Barbados climate can cause unique challenges for the electrical and mechanical appliances on our properties. The extreme heat we experience here can put a lot of stress on your AC unit and the moisture in our air often creates rusting issues that can lessen the life of your AC unit.

All these challenges can be easily avoided with a bit of TLC and of course, regular maintenance to prevent serious problems.

Jonathon Gonsalves, Managing Director of Coast-to-Coast Cooling notes the simple and basic procedures that are carried out during a routine service to ensure that an air conditioning unit is efficient and effective –

As property managers, we see all kinds of avoidable issues with our AC units such as garden debris, bird nests, and insect infestation. These problems can end up being costly and incredibly inconvenient – not to mention – HOT.

For those with rental properties, it is crucial to have your air conditioners serviced routinely. We suggest at a minimum every three (3) months.

Unfortunately, doors get left open with the AC on at full blast when guests are enjoying themselves and don’t think about the consequences of such a seemingly innocent mistake. This ends up causing sweating, condensation issues and generally overworking the unit.

A regular AC service from your provider significantly improves your power efficiency and the air quality drawn into your home. It also reduces the likelihood of failure of the equipment and its parts.

It makes sense to have your unit services routinely to avoid clogged filters, clogged drains, unpleasant smells, mold growth, reduced air movement and flow, icing of coils, and clogged coils which may lead to overheating and compressor failure.

As Jonathon noted, with COVID affecting us worldwide, it is that much more important that we avoid stagnant air wherever we are.

A Look at Why AC Maintenance is Important:

 

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At Blue Sky Luxury, we value our property inspections, our detailed and consistent twice annually inspections, which are crucial to protecting our valued tenants and homeowner’s investments, as well as the continuous reinforcement of our ‘Blue Standards’.

As Barbados’ leading property management company – Blue Sky Luxury holds a vested interest throughout our managed properties. But more importantly, we help our tenants and homeowners, breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that we are truly safeguarding their interest.

In our world of Property Management, inspections from time immortal, are our best line of defense against property damage, and oftentimes, personal injury, as we focus on the health, safety, and wellness of our tenants and homeowners. As you can appreciate, whether it is due to tenants’ misuse of a property or maintenance issues that go unchecked, property damage can lead to hefty repair bills – especially when it goes unnoticed for long periods of time.

As our mission, we prefer to be proactive, rather than reactive. Over time, you perhaps heard of many nightmare scenarios of tenants turning beautiful homes into anything from brothels to drug labs to party houses.

While we appreciate that not every tenant can be painted with the same brush, we are committed to ensuring that all our tenants are held to the ‘Blue Standard’, so that our homeowners’ investments remain protected.

In this topic, we will examine the below listed key areas.

What is a Property Inspection?

A Property Inspection is a detailed and systematic visual inspection of the property, its structures, design, and fixtures that will provide a transparent understanding of the property’s ‘vital signs’ and condition as observed on the inspection date.

The Value of a Property Inspection

Like most homeowners, the purchase of standalone homes, villas, or condominiums, or even the most luxurious multi-million dollar homes, purchasers have very little to no prior knowledge of, or expertise in or property management.

Property management companies, such as Blue Sky Luxury, specializes in property management professionals, who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to detect costly problems. For example, most of the value of residential land comes from the house. To explain further, a house with one or more severe structural, electrical, or even plumbing issues can cost tens of thousands of dollars or even more. Consequently, scheduled property inspections are necessary in ensuring your investment remains in pristine condition. Property inspections are an added value mechanism, every homeowner with a vested interest in his or her property should maintain. After our annual inspection, as a homeowner, you will have a much clearer understanding of your property’s condition; highlighting the necessary maintenance and preventative maintenance measures you need to undertake.

There’s Even More Added Value…

The Inspection, Key Areas of our Focus

Depending on the age, size of the property, and its general layout, inspections can generally be lengthy, ranging anywhere between 2 and 6 hours, in terms of navigating the property. The property manager will examine the property and its structures, to include, but is not limited to:

Our Final Word – The Value in conclusion!

Property inspections are essential if our tenants and homeowner rights are to be protected while ensuring that our homeowners get maximum returns on their investment. The property management team at Blue Sky Luxury is committed and will continue to go the extra mile, to ensure that our wide-ranging portfolio of properties is magnificently maintained, such is vital to the longevity of the property.

Here, we have highlighted the value and equally so, the importance of property inspections and their importance to the tenant and our homeowners. As a tenant or a homeowner, you don’t have to worry, we have your safety and comfort, as our top priority.

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Technology dictates the way in which we do business! After investing in a web-based property management software, we have been discovering its added benefits. One of these benefits is the app and its work order function.

As property managers, we are often on the go. We need to keep abreast of what is going on at our properties and have adequate follow-through. We need to have some organization and with this app, these things are possible.

Let us tell you more about the app.

This app helps us by being able to determine our arrivals, departures and in-house guests with a click on our phone. It also helps us to keep track of maintenance at our properties, we can upload photos and add notes. We can also complete our many, many, many checklists. At the end of it all, we can generate a report for our owners based on all that we have done. Essentially it helps us in maintaining our Blue Standards.

What are our Blue Standards? We have a blog for that! Now we also have an app for that. In the app, we have our Health and Safety Checklist, our Fire and Safety Checklist, Hurricane Preparedness Checklist, Audit Checklist, Arrival Checklist, Departure Checklist, and the list goes on. Cannot recall when the air conditioning units were last serviced, you do not have to worry if you have it stored in the app. For those tasks that we need to perform on a reoccurring basis, the app can also record these and remind us when they are due.

Now, We are not saying that the introduction of the app was easy. We had to find time in our already busy schedules to use the app. Only by using the app, can we reap the rewards that it offers!


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