Airbnb management in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia. MasterHost has been leading this market ever since entering back in 2015. We presently serve Airbnb hosts in all 11 districts of Kuala Lumpur including Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Batu, Kepong, Segambut, Lembah Pantai, Seputeh, Bandar Tun Razak, and Cheras.
Our Airbnb management services range from listing creating and professional Airbnb photography to full guest communication, booking management, listing SEO, keys exchange, Airbnb cleaning and laundry, property maintenance, emergency response, licensing, insurance consultation and so much more.
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Forget about the stress of Airbnb property management in Kuala Lumpur and let our team take care of your guests so that you can relax and enjoy your free time while earning more from your investment. Your hassle-free Airbnb management experience in Kuala Lumpur begins with three simple steps:
“Masterhost has been managing our property in Kuala Lumpur since 2018 and we never worry about any of the daily tasks. They keep our rates at a premium level and the calendar is always booked.”
“Definitely the best Airbnb management company in Kuala Lumpur. Terima kasih banyak, pasukan Masterhost!”
It is a known fact that most countries, provinces, cities, and often even strata buildings have special rules and bylaws that directly or indirectly regulate the Airbnb licences in Kuala Lumpur that are required to list on the platform. MasterHost will be your trusted and knowledgeable source of information in this complex process. We will guide you all the way when it comes to working with the municipalities and building stratas ensuring that you meet the Airbnb licensing requirements in Kuala Lumpur.
When it comes to making your listing stand out from the competition, superior Airbnb Interior Design in Kuala Lumpur is among the top priorities. This in turn will allow you to significantly increase guest traffic. It is crucial to understand how your property should be staged in order to highlight the key features. This will affect your bookings and experience of your guests. Let our Airbnb Interior Design partners improve the aesthetics of your property in Kuala Lumpur and increase its value.
The first impression counts the most and that is a fact! Investing in Airbnb Professional Photography in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most important steps you will need to take during the Airbnb rental journey. MasterHost will arrange for our Airbnb photographers in Kuala Lumpur to make your listing stand out from the rest.
We know the short-term rental and vacation management industry in Kuala Lumpur inside out and over the years we have seen it all. Our goal is to connect you with the most trusted home insurance providers. Only with them can you have peace of mind and be certain that your home and your guests are safe and insured during their stay.
We work hard to stay up to date with Airbnb Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in Kuala Lumpur. With years of experience and constant improvements, we continue getting our clients’ listings in the top Airbnb search results. We use many different strategies and analyze response rates, cancellations, headings and listing content, photos, reviews, and much more.
Because of the nature of our business model and unlike most of the competition our main priority is to achieve highest occupancy rates at the top nightly prices. MasterHost employs many Airbnb Price Optimization tools in Kuala Lumpur and uses Big Data competitive analysis, seasonality, hotel industry, and local events. This allows us to stay ahead of the competition.
The main elements of our Airbnb Booking Management in Kuala Lumpur are calendar management, multi-channel capabilities, guests vetting and communication, instant booking settings, price optimization, and booking confirmation. Most of this work is completed before the guests arrive behind the scene.
We ensure that the most challenging part of Airbnb property management in Kuala Lumpur is handled with ease. If done incorrectly it can easily destroy the guests’ entire experience. Yes, you’ve guessed it – we are talking about Airbnb key exchange management in Kuala Lumpur. We will make sure to provide your guests with seamless 365/24/7 access to your property. No matter what time of the day or night they arrive you can be certain that they will enter your property.
When you sign up with MasterHost it will be our job to prepare a custom Airbnb Guest Book that will be distributed to all future arrivals. The Guest Book will highlight your property listing the most important instructions about the unit, the parking, amenities, emergency contacts, WiFi, house rules, strata bylaws, trendy restaurants, and coffee bars in Kuala Lumpur.
What is Airbnb Concierge Service in Kuala Lumpur? Often overlooked by inexperienced hosts this is a crucial element of our overall Airbnb Management Strategy. It can earn you a significant added cash flow when executed correctly. For example, we can offer your guests services like guided excursions and tours, Airport pick-ups and transfers, booking tickets to local events and shows, reserving space at restaurants and so much more.
We will share our corporate secret with you and let you know the most common reason why hosts fire their Airbnb property managers before switching to MasterHost. Poorly executed Airbnb Cleaning and Laundry get mentioned most often in the negative reviews. We understand that our cleaners’ performance directly impacts the reputation of your listing. That is why we take Airbnb Cleaning in Kuala Lumpur very seriously. We invest in training and building our cleaning team to offer you a 5-star hotel cleaning experience in Kuala Lumpur.
Preventative Airbnb property maintenance in Kuala Lumpur remains on the top of the list of all sophisticated Airbnb investors and for a good reason. If you complete them on a regular basis you can prolong the life expectancy of your real estate investment. The last thing you want is a loss of revenue in the middle of your peak season because you have failed to perform routine maintenance of your property in Kuala Lumpur.
Based on the latest short-term rental market statistics Airbnb is the most popular platform in Kuala Lumpur with 92% of the market share. VRBO/HomeAway is standing in second place with a market share of 5%. Booking.com and TripAdvisor have the third largest share of the market at 3%.
MasterHost uses all tools at our disposal to achieve superior results. One of the most important tools is Airbnb management software with multi-channel capabilities and native integrations. With this software at hand, we are able to reach 99% of the entire Kuala Lumpur short-term rental traffic. Achieving maximum occupancy rates throughout the year for your Airbnb property has never been this easy!
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What Does Kuala Lumpur Airbnb Market Look Like?
Kuala Lumpur is the fastest-growing city in Asia. It is home to the Petronas Twin Towers which is the center of attraction to visitors. Around 14 million people visit Kuala Lumpur annually. The Airbnb market in Kuala Lumpur looks like a slow but competitive market. Kuala Lumpur has around 10.5K rentals available. The occupancy rate on average remains around 48%, in busy months however it goes to 61%.
Is Running an Airbnb Business Profitable in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is a competitive market because 10.5K rentals are already operating in this city. Though it does not show that it is profitable. The average daily rate is counted as only $52 each month, with the highest at $58 and the lowest at $49. The occupancy rate is also not impressive, the rental seems to remain half vacate throughout the year. The average revenue generated by each rental is around $574 each month. Profitability cannot be ensured in this market.
How is Airbnb Business Regulated in Kuala Lumpur?
There are no specific laws issued by the government to host an Airbnb in Malaysia. You need to obtain a license from the authorities, your property should not be subsidized by the government. You also need to have a Certificate of Compliance and Completion (CCC). You also need to have safety measures built into your rental like smoke detectors and alarms, portable fire extinguishers, and an emergency evacuation plan. Going through the laws before investing in the business is always the best way to go. Also, keep an eye on any updated rules so that you can comply with the changed rules.
Why Choose MasterHost as an Airbnb Management Company in Kuala Lumpur?
MasterHost is an excellent choice when it comes to managing your Airbnb rental with efficiency and excellence. MasterHost can help you from buying your property and licensing it as a vocational rental to managing it. It provides SEO optimization of your listing on different platforms along with multiple listings. It provides 24/7 concierge service, price optimization based on seasonality, and short-term rental insurance guidance. MasterHost saves you a lot of time which you can invest in expanding your business even more.
What Are the Airbnb Daily Rates in Kuala Lumpur?
The daily rates in Kuala Lumpur are lower than most of the other markets around the world. The average daily rate of a rental in Kuala Lumpur is $52. According to data present on the internet December of last year recorded the highest daily rate in a while which was $58. The lowest recorded daily rate was in March this year which went to $49. The daily rate goes steady without many fluctuations throughout the year.
What Are the Most Popular Rental Platforms in Kuala Lumpur?
The data present on the internet about Kuala Lumpur rentals show that Airbnb has dominated the market totally with 96% of listings accumulating on its platform. VRBO on the other hand has only 1% of listings of rentals on its platform. 3% of the rentals have listed themselves on both of the platforms. Multiple listing is very important to maximize your profitability, you can choose to list your property on multiple platforms including Airbnb and VRBO.
What Are the Airbnb Rental Types and Sizes in Kuala Lumpur?
There are all types and sizes of rentals present in the market. However, the most popular is the entire home type which has almost 85% of the presence in the market. Entire homes with either one, two, or three bedrooms are the most famous combinations. Studios are also pretty famous choices among hosts. 36% of the available rental are studio.
Is There Any Seasonality in Airbnb Business in Kuala Lumpur?
Summer seems like the most preferable time to visit the city, the occupancy rate rises to 61% in the summer months of June, July, and August. The winters see a drop in occupancy and it comes to half of what it happens to be in the summer. Seasonality affects the Kuala Lumpur short-term rental market, the best way is to research and set up your business accordingly.
What Are the Minimum And the Average Stay Duration in Airbnb Rentals in Kuala Lumpur?
Minimum stay duration is a minimum time duration set by the host of the rental which the guest must have to stay at the rental. This is a strategy to avoid your rental from being vacant on weekends. In Kuala Lumpur however, almost 80% of the rentals do not have any minimum stay duration on their rentals. Some rentals require the guests to stay for at least two or several days. You can research it and impose a minimum stay duration according to your sustainability, otherwise, minimum stay duration does not seem to be a fashion here.
