Renting out your home in Kochi

Our advice for Kochi

Kochi works on two levels. There is the historic port, with Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and their Chinese fishing nets, churches and spice warehouses, which attracts travellers from India and abroad. And there is the modern commercial city, around Kakkanad, Edappally and the Marine Drive area, which receives business visitors, IT staff and families of Keralites working in the Gulf.

The NRI owner's situation

Many Kochi properties belong to families living in the Gulf, Europe or North America. A house that stays empty eleven months a year deteriorates quickly in this climate. Renting it in the short or mid term, with a local team handling cleaning, repairs and guest contact, keeps it aired, maintained and earning. Block the dates when the family returns; the rest can work.

Living with the monsoon

• The southwest monsoon usually reaches Kerala around June; the building must be ready before that.
• Check the roof, gutters and wall cracks every year.
• Protect furniture from mould with ventilation and dehumidifiers.
• Low-lying streets can flood: tell guests in advance and choose ground-floor furnishings accordingly.

Infrastructure

Power backup, a water purifier and air-conditioning in the bedrooms are expected. The metro and water metro help guests move around; mention the nearest stations.