Property
Management
We offer both residential and commercial property management and we are the only real estate services provider with a proven track record of property management in Sri Lanka.
Why Acquest
Our competitive advantage is rooted in our unmatched industry knowledge, client-centric approach and our drive to add unprecedented value to our clients.
We are passionate about helping our clients make informed real estate decisions.
Over 10 years of Property Management experience
Acquest has exclusively managed the real estate portfolio of 53 apartments for Alden Global Capital (New York based Hedge Fund) since 2010, being their only representatives and investment advisors in Sri Lanka.
Proven track record
Successfully completed over 450 residential rental transactions, over 180 lease renewals and multiple high value renovations and refurbishments.
Dedicated team
Acquest has a competent dedicated residential rentals team and a dedicated property management team. Our team of industry professionals have specialist knowledge on specific property segments.
End-to-end provision of services
Offering services ranging from defect checks to furnishing and interior solutions, letting and coordinating lease agreements as well as rent collection and managing routine repairs and maintenance so our clients have one point of contact.
Services
We cover every aspect of property management, including letting, maintenance, tenant care as well as the facilitation and coordination of all legal and administrative aspects.
Property Handover
When you takeover your new property, we can assist you with the defects check and furnishing of your new property.
When you takeover your new property, we can assist you with the defects check and furnishing of your new property.
Defects check – in the case of an apartment in a new development; Acquest will carry out a defects check and coordinate with the developer to rectify defects (if any).
Rental Market Appraisal to determine rental value
Furnishing and Interior Decorating – Acquest will facilitate furnishing properties that require furnishing including engaging an interior designer if required. Furnishing will include installation of appliances and fittings if required.
Pre-let services
We will advertise the property, prepare an inventory and negotiate lease terms on behalf of our clients.
We will advertise the property, prepare an inventory and negotiate lease terms on behalf of our clients.
Letting / sourcing tenants – showcasing (professional photoshoot and 3D walkthrough), advertising and promoting the property.
Conducting viewings – viewings will be will be carried out by our rental team
Screening and vetting potential tenants
Negotiating lease terms
Coordinating lease agreements
a. Advising on the terms of the lease agreement to safeguard the landlord’s interest
b. Coordinating between the tenant or the tenant’s lawyer and the landlord’s lawyer
c. Reviewing the lease/tenancy agreement
d. Coordinating the signing of the lease/tenancy agreement
e. Inventorization
Pre-let cleaning and inspection
Property handover to the tenant and orientation of the condominium or house
Post-let services
We will facilitate any routine maintenance and repairs, service contracts (obtaining, awarding and supervising) and ensure all out-goings on the property are paid on time.
We will facilitate any routine maintenance and repairs, service contracts (obtaining, awarding and supervising) and ensure all out-goings on the property are paid on time.
Rent collection
Tenant care – Acquest will handle any reasonable requests or complaints made by the tenant within the purview of managing the property
Insurance – facilitate arranging a suitable insurance policy if the landlord wishes to insure their property
Routine maintenance and repairs – routine maintenance and repairs will be facilitated by Acquest and costs of such routine maintenance and repairs will be borne by landlord.
Outgoings on the property – Acquest will ensure that payments for municipal council rates, condominium fees, sinking funds, utilities, service contracts, insurance payments and cleaning services are paid
Renewals – Acquest will negotiate and coordinate renewals.
Property Takeover – when a tenant is vacating an apartment Acquest will handle the takeover. Acquest will negotiate with the tenant on the necessary deductions
Bi-annual and annual expense statements – Acquest will submit comprehensive statements with corresponding invoices, receipts and proof of expenses. Property overview report including an evaluation of the current rental yield, future rental yield potential, property valuation, and an analysis of all costs incurred including all taxes and applicable fees. This can be generated at the request of the client.
Tenant Representation
The scale and scope of our services allows us to identify the suitable space, structure leases and negotiate the best terms on behalf of our clients.
The scale and scope of our services allows us to identify the suitable space, structure leases and negotiate the best terms on behalf of our clients.
Acquest will represent individuals or businesses identify their property requirements and negotiate with the landlord in the best interest of the tenant.
We serve as an intermediary for tenants and will also resolve any tenant-landlord disputes
Acquest will look into what is in the best interest of the tenant, and will handle all negotiations on behalf of the client.