Service
Facility & Building Management in Dhaka
Day-to-day running of residential and commercial buildings in Dhaka: lifts, generators, water pumps, fire equipment, cleaning and security.
Short answer: Rent Property provides facility and building management in Dhaka for residential and commercial buildings. We run the day-to-day systems that keep a building working — lifts, generators, water pumps, fire equipment, cleaning and the security roster — to a documented monthly schedule, and for commercial buildings we also manage the service-charge budget and vendor contracts.
In Dhaka, a building's reputation with expatriate and corporate tenants depends heavily on how well it is run. A generator that fails during a power cut, a lift left unserviced or an untidy lobby quickly affects occupancy and rent. Facility management puts these systems on a planned footing, so owners and tenant committees can see what was checked and when, rather than discovering a problem when it fails.
What does facility management in Dhaka cover?
- Lift servicing on a planned schedule with the lift maintenance contractor.
- Generator care: routine checks, load testing and fuel monitoring so back-up power works when needed.
- Water systems: pumps, overhead and underground tanks, and periodic tank cleaning.
- Fire equipment: regular inspection of extinguishers, alarms and fire exits, and keeping escape routes clear.
- Common-area cleaning and waste handling for lobbies, stairs, roofs and parking.
- Security roster management: guard shifts, visitor logs and coordination with CCTV and intercom systems.
- For commercial buildings: service-charge budgeting, vendor contracts and tracking of certification and inspection renewals.
Who is facility management for?
This service suits owners of apartment buildings let to expatriate tenants, owners' associations and tenant committees, and landlords of commercial office buildings. It also suits owners who live abroad and need someone accountable in Dhaka for the building as a whole, not just a single flat. Tenants benefit too: the diplomats, UN and NGO staff and corporate employees who rent through Rent Property expect reliable power, water and security.
Why does planned facility management matter in Dhaka?
Several local conditions make planned maintenance especially valuable:
- Power cuts: back-up generators are standard in the buildings we list, and they only help if they are tested and fuelled.
- Water supply: most buildings rely on pumps and tanks, so a pump fault can leave the whole building without water.
- Monsoon season: heavy rain tests roofs, drains and basement parking every year.
- Fire safety: organisations housing international staff often check fire exits and extinguishers before approving a building.
Our guide to utilities, internet and power back-up in Dhaka apartments explains what tenants typically expect, and the embassy-standard apartment security checklist shows how buildings are assessed.
How does our facility management work?
- Site survey: we inspect the building's systems, contracts and current staffing.
- Condition report: you receive a written summary of what is working, what needs attention and what is urgent.
- Proposal: we set out the scope, monthly schedule and fee for your approval.
- Mobilisation: we take over rosters, vendor contacts and records, and introduce ourselves to residents or occupiers.
- Monthly operation: checks are carried out to the schedule and logged.
- Reporting: owners or committees receive a regular report of checks completed, issues raised and spending.
How is facility management priced?
Every building is different, so we price each one individually after the site survey. The fee depends on the building's size, its systems, the number of staff involved and whether you need full management or selected services. Operating costs such as guard wages, fuel and contractor charges are usually recovered through the service charge, which we can budget and report on transparently. For owners who also want their units let and tenancies run, we combine this with our property management service.
What happens when something breaks?
Planned maintenance reduces failures but does not remove them. Urgent building issues — a lift stoppage, a pump failure, water ingress or an electrical fault — are prioritised and passed to our building maintenance and repair team. Cosmetic work is scheduled. Any repair outside the agreed budget is quoted in writing and approved by the owner or committee before work starts.
Which areas do we cover?
We focus on buildings in Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Bashundhara, and on commercial buildings in districts such as Tejgaon, Mohakhali and Badda. Contact us about other parts of Dhaka.
Ask us on WhatsApp
Message Rent Property on WhatsApp at +880 1784-222255 with your building's type, size and location. We usually reply within one working day to arrange a site survey.
What is included
- Lift and generator servicing schedules
- Water pump and tank maintenance
- Security roster and visitor management
- Fire equipment inspection and clear escape routes
- Common-area cleaning and waste
- Service-charge budgeting and vendor contracts
How we price this. Fees are agreed in writing before work begins. For lettings we follow the Bangladeshi market convention of one month's rent as commission; for ongoing management we charge a percentage of collected rent. We tell you which side of the transaction we are acting for.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between facility management and property management?
Property management looks after a tenancy: finding tenants, collecting rent, inspecting a unit and reporting to its owner. Facility management looks after the building as a whole: lifts, generators, pumps, fire equipment, cleaning, security staff and the service-charge budget. Rent Property offers both, and many owners of whole buildings in Dhaka use them together for a single point of accountability.
How often should a building's generator be checked?
Generators should be checked on a regular documented schedule, with routine inspections, periodic running under load and fuel monitoring, and servicing at the intervals the manufacturer or maintenance contractor recommends. Because power cuts in Dhaka are common, an untested generator is a real risk to tenants. Rent Property logs every check so owners can see when each system was last tested.
Can you manage the service charge for a commercial building?
Yes. For commercial buildings we prepare a service-charge budget covering items such as guards, cleaning, lift maintenance, generator fuel and common-area electricity, manage the related vendor contracts and report spending against the budget. This gives owners and occupiers a clear view of where the money goes. Rent Property agrees the scope and reporting format with the owner at the start.
Do you provide security guards for buildings?
We manage the security roster: guard shifts, visitor logs, handovers between shifts and coordination with CCTV and intercom systems. Depending on the building, guards may be employed directly by the owners or supplied by a security contractor, and we work with either arrangement. Rent Property agrees staffing levels and responsibilities with the owner or committee in writing.
What does facility management cost in Dhaka?
Fees depend on the size and complexity of the instruction. Management is normally a percentage of collected rent; brokerage follows the market convention of one month's rent. We put the fee in writing before any work starts, never after.
Which areas of Dhaka do you cover for facility management?
We operate across Gulshan, Banani, Uttara, Baridhara, Bashundhara, Tejgaon, Nikunja, Mohakhali and the wider Dhaka metropolitan area, plus industrial locations in Gazipur and Savar.
How quickly can you start?
For lettings we typically return a shortlist within one working day. For management and maintenance instructions we can usually begin inspection within 48 hours of a signed agreement.
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Tell us what you need. We will send a shortlist.
Most enquiries receive a matched shortlist with photographs, real rents and viewing times within one working day.