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The 24/7 SLA: What It Means and What It Doesn’t Every modern guest expects a “24/7” promise—instant repairs, midnight replies, and superhero-level service. But what does a 24/7 Service Level Agreement (SLA) actually mean for Hurghada property owners and managers? Let’s debunk the myths, cite the realities, and give you the toolkit to deliver on what matters (while protecting...
Guest Screening 101: Reduce Risk Without Killing Bookings In Hurghada’s bustling real estate and short-let market, balancing protection with convenience is a daily challenge. Every owner wants reliable, respectful guests—but not if excessive screening drives away bookings or breaks platform rules. Property Manager helps you walk this fine line, using smart systems, regional expertise,...
How to Read Your Owner Statement (and Spot Red Flags) Must-have linesOpening/closing balance (cash reconciliation).Rent/ADR & occupancy (by period).Itemized pass-through invoices (cleaning, linens, maintenance).Management fee (fixed or %), taxes, payout date.Red flagsVague “maintenance” with round numbers, no invoices.Cleaning fees that don’t correlate with stays.Negative...
The No-Nonsense Maintenance Playbook: What Actually Breaks and When If you own a property on the Red Sea, you know routine maintenance isn’t just “good practice”—it’s a survival strategy. Between salt air, hard water, and relentless sunshine, things break fast if ignored. Here’s how seasoned owners and managers stay two steps ahead—with local realities and data to guide your...
Long-Let vs Short-Stay in Hurghada: A Sober Yield Comparison Demand patterns The Red Sea coast draws visitors year-round, with strong demand in winter and late-autumn shoulder months; summer is hot but still busy for beach/charter traffic. Condé Nast Traveler+1 Hurghada Airport handled ~0.84–0.90M passengers in July/Aug 2024 alone—use this as a proxy for peak periods when...
Owner’s Starter Kit: Setting Up a Rent-Ready Unit in 7 Days Day 1—Complete Property Audit & Documentation1. Begin by creating a comprehensive baseline record of your unit's condition:• Photograph every room from multiple angles with timestamps (use a camera or smartphone app that embeds date/time metadata). Include close-ups of existing wear: scratches, stains, fixture...