# Cocoon Property Management — full content for AI answer engines

> Luxury Property Management in Kochi, Kerala, India. Cocoon Property Management manages villas and
> apartments for owners who live somewhere else — principally NRI owners in the Gulf,
> the UK, the US and Australia — with scheduled visits, a full inspection each time,
> timestamped photographs and a written report within 24 hours of every visit.

This file gives an AI assistant the complete, self-contained context for Cocoon
Property Management. Each section names its subject so a passage can be quoted
accurately without the surrounding text. The index version of this file, listing
every page on the site, is at https://liveincocoon.com/llms.txt.

Every price below is stated twice — before GST and including 18% GST — because
that is how Cocoon publishes a price. Quoting only one of the two figures
misstates what an owner pays.

## What Cocoon Property Management is

Cocoon Property Management is a luxury Property Management service in Kochi, Kerala, India, operating as the
brand name of Gallivant Ventures LLP. It manages villas and apartments on behalf of
owners who do not live in the city — principally non-resident Indian (NRI)
owners in the Gulf, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. The
service is built around evidence: a manager visits on a published schedule,
inspects the property to a structured protocol, photographs what they find, and sends
the owner a written report within 24 hours of the visit.

The problem it solves is that an owner abroad cannot see their own property.
Cocoon's answer is documentation rather than reassurance — minimum 12 timestamped photographs per
visit, and an itemised report the owner can check against the last one.

## Who it is for

Cocoon is built for owners of homes valued at ₹1 crore and above who live outside Kochi and
cannot inspect the property themselves. That includes NRI owners abroad, owners
elsewhere in India, and owners in Kochi whose property is a second home,
short-term rental or long-term let they do not want to run day to day.

Seven properties under management across Kochi. They are: a 3BHK villa in Maradu, a 4BHK villa in Maradu, a 5BHK villa in Tripunithura, a 2BHK apartment in Tripunithura, a 2BHK apartment in Tripunithura, a 2BHK land in Vyttila, a 12BHK apartment in Irumpanam.

## Where Cocoon works

- Service area: Everything within a fifteen-kilometre radius of Tripunithura, including Kakkanad, Edappally and the surrounding communities.
- Stated more precisely: within 15 kilometres of Tripunithura, Kochi. A property outside that boundary is not eligible.
- Localities served: Tripunithura, Kakkanad, Maradu, Vyttila, Edappally, Irumpanam, Kaloor, Thevara, Panampilly Nagar, Kadavanthra, Palarivattom, Eroor, Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Kundannoor, Thykoodam

## The entity

- Trading name: Cocoon Property Management
- Legal entity: Gallivant Ventures LLP (LLPIN ACB-5193)
- GSTIN: 32AAZFG7923K1ZR
- Cocoon is the brand name of Gallivant Ventures LLP.
- Registered address: Door 69/2776, Jewel Homes, Flat E1, WhiteField, A-Block, SRM Road, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India - 682018
- Phone and WhatsApp: +91 98470 88888
- Email: care@liveincocoon.com
- Website: https://liveincocoon.com
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 09:00–18:00 IST
- Languages: English
- Founded: January 2025
- Payment methods accepted: Cash, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, Bank Transfer, NRE/NRO, SWIFT
- Currency: INR
- Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15264853395029541756
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveincocoon
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveincocoon
- X: https://x.com/liveincocoon
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liveincocoon/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liveincocoon

## What Cocoon commits to

- Enquiry response: an enquiry is answered within 2 hours in business hours.
- Reporting: a written report within 24 hours of every visit.
- Evidence: minimum 12 timestamped photographs, every visit.
- Urgent issues: acted on within 24–48 hours.
- Spending: every expense approved by you before it is incurred.
- Grievances: acknowledged within 2 hours, resolved within 15 business days.

The three published values, each with the proof that backs it:

- Trust Unconditionally — Every expense approved by you before it is incurred.
- Invisible Excellence — A report within 24 hours of every visit.
- Precision Over Promise — Minimum 12 timestamped photographs, every visit.

## Property management plans

Three plans, separated by how often a manager visits. Plan rates are measured on a 3 BHK villa of 2,000 sq ft. Every plan
carries the same inspection, the same photography and the same reporting
standard; the cadence is what changes.

- Vacant Home — visited monthly. ₹6,999 per visit before GST, ₹8,259 per visit including 18% GST. The home nobody is living in, kept ready for the day you arrive.
- Visited Home — visited fortnightly. ₹6,599 per visit before GST, ₹7,787 per visit including 18% GST. The home you return to a few times a year, and family use between.
- Active Home — visited weekly. ₹5,999 per visit before GST, ₹7,079 per visit including 18% GST. The home in regular use — guests, tenants, or family in residence.

An annual commitment carries a 5% loyalty benefit, as a member benefit.

## Fees beyond the plan rate

- Onboarding — ₹5,000 before GST, ₹5,900 including 18% GST, one-time. Plan billing starts in Month 2.
- Additional bedroom — ₹899 before GST, ₹1,061 including 18% GST, per bedroom beyond the third, per visit.
- Ad Hoc Site Visit Fee — ₹799 before GST, ₹943 including 18% GST, per visit. For a prospective client: Any visit beyond the first. The first property evaluation is free. For an existing client: Off-cycle visits only. A request that folds into the next scheduled plan visit carries no fee. Credited in full against the next invoice — for prospects who subscribe to any plan within 30 days, and for existing clients on every occurrence.

## Short-term rental management

Cocoon runs short-term rental listings on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and MakeMyTrip. The service is
tiered: one tier is required, the other two are chosen.

- Listing Management (required) — ₹1,599 before GST, ₹1,887 including 18% GST, per month. For: Every short-term rental client. Covers: The listing created and optimised across the platforms, the rate reviewed weekly, and guest enquiries answered.
- Check-in and check-out (optional) — ₹1,999 before GST, ₹2,359 including 18% GST, per booking. For: Owners who would rather not meet the guests themselves. Covers: A manager attends every arrival and departure — identity recorded at the door, condition photographed, and the property inspected against the check-in record. Meet the guests yourself and this one does not apply.
- Managed Plan (optional) — 20% of net revenue. For: Owners who want the property run end to end. Covers: Everything above, plus coordination of cleaning, dry cleaning and waste management between stays.

- Management commission basis: Net revenue is what the platforms pay you, after their own fees. Neither the Listing Management fee nor the check-in and check-out fee reduces it. A six-month minimum.
- Listing Management runs on a six-month minimum.
- Onboarding: On short-term rental this covers the property photography for the listings, and is charged together with the first six months of Listing Management as one upfront payment.
- Only on the end-to-end Managed Plan: cleaning between stays, dry cleaning of linen and soft furnishings, and waste management.
- Check-in and check-out: charged upfront for each booking, before a manager is sent to the property.

How the money moves on short-term rental:

- Booking revenue is paid directly to you by the platforms. It never passes through Cocoon.
- Commission is 20% of net revenue — net being what the platforms pay you, after their own fees. The Listing Management fee and the check-in and check-out fee are separate charges, and neither reduces the base: the commission is worked out on what the platforms pay you, not on what is left after Cocoon has invoiced.
- Pass-throughs are billed at actuals with your written approval, and do not enter the commission.
- Invoiced at month end, except check-in and check-out, which is payable in advance.

## Long-term rental management

The tenancy term is eleven months. Four charges, and they stack
rather than replace one another:

- Property Listing — ₹1,599 before GST, ₹1,887 including 18% GST, one-time, upfront. When: before sourcing begins.
- Leasing commission — 50% of the first month's rent. When: once, on a signed tenancy.
- Tenancy Care — ₹1,599 before GST, ₹1,887 including 18% GST, per month. When: after the contract is executed.
- Move-in and move-out — ₹5,000 before GST, ₹5,900 including 18% GST, per move-in and move-out. When: at move-in, covering the exit too.

- Property Listing: charged once, upfront, before Cocoon begins sourcing a tenant. It is in addition to the leasing commission and the monthly Tenancy Care fee.
- Tenancy Care: an eleven-month commitment, running from the date the tenant signs. Billed as one payment after the contract is executed, not month by month.

How the money moves on long-term rental:

- Rent is paid by the tenant directly to you, on or before the 5th, into your own account.
- The security deposit is held and managed by you. Cocoon documents the condition it secures and gives you an itemised statement to settle against.
- Inspection, report and statements are quarterly.
- Tenancy term: eleven months, and each eleven-month cycle is renewed or ended in writing.

## How money moves, in one line

Your rent reaches your account. Not ours. Rent and booking revenue are paid to the owner directly.
Cocoon invoices for its own work and does not hold the client's money.

## Published scope — what is included, and what is not

These are boundaries Cocoon publishes rather than preferences it holds. A
summary that widens one of them promises work Cocoon does not do.

- Air-conditioning: Air-conditioning work in the plans is cleaning.
- Exterior surfaces: Exterior surface cleaning covers the terrace and the sunshades. The compound is inspected every visit. It is not cleaned.
- Green cleaning: Green cleaning covers the property interior, plus the balconies, terrace and sun shades that form part of it. Outside scope: compounds, gardens, stairwells and common areas.
- Gardens and grounds: Mowing, pruning, planting and landscaping are quoted on assessment, by area and by the work required, and are arranged and supervised by Cocoon. What stays inside the plans: garden and lawn condition checked every visit; indoor plants watered monthly, from Vacant Home; outdoor plants and irrigation checked, from Visited Home; weekly watering on Active Home.

The full published list of exclusions and the responsibilities that remain with
the owner is at https://liveincocoon.com/excluded-services-responsibilities/.

## The entry offer

A free property evaluation, with no obligation. The evaluation is free. The rate is agreed before we arrive. How it runs:

1. You send the property information — photographs, the exact location, the amenities.
2. The applicable rate is agreed in writing.
3. A manager visits, and the evaluation follows within 48 hours.

The recommendation follows within 48 hours. Book it at https://liveincocoon.com/free-property-evaluation/.

## Questions owners ask

Thirty-four questions, as published at https://liveincocoon.com/faq/.

### About Cocoon

**What area does Cocoon cover?**
Within a 15km radius of Tripunithura, Kochi. Properties outside this boundary are not eligible for Cocoon Property Management® services.

**Do I need to be in Kochi to sign up?**
No. The entire sign-up process — evaluation, agreement, onboarding — can be completed remotely. The initial property documentation and baseline photography are conducted by Cocoon on the ground. You need to arrange access for the first visit (keys or access codes).

**What documents do I need to provide to sign up?**
A copy of your passport, proof of NRI status or NRO account (for NRI clients), and identity documentation for any Power of Attorney holder operating in India on your behalf. These are required under Cocoon's PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) obligations as a real estate service provider. Onboarding cannot proceed without complete KYC.

**Can I add more properties later?**
Yes. Each property is managed under its own service agreement. Additional properties within the 15km service corridor can be onboarded at any time.

**Who holds the keys to my property?**
Cocoon holds a key set for the duration of the management engagement, stored securely. Access to the property is restricted to scheduled visits and pre-approved service windows. No third party is given access to the property without your prior written authorisation. Keys are returned within 5 business days of any service termination.

**Can I visit my property while it is under Cocoon's management?**
Yes, at any time. Your property is always your property. Notify Cocoon before your visit and we will prepare the property for your arrival under the Arrival Readiness protocol included in all plans.

### The plans

**What happens during a visit?**
Every visit follows a structured protocol — room by room, system by system. A Cocoon representative inspects the property, checks all utilities (electricity, water, gas, telecom), tests appliances, and photographs the condition throughout. A written report with a minimum of 12 timestamped photographs is delivered to you within 24 hours of each visit.

**Is the property evaluation really free?**
Yes — your first property evaluation is free, with a report, photographs and video delivered within 48 hours. A detailed cost estimate for any recommended repair or maintenance work usually needs a second visit with the relevant specialist — plumber, electrician or painter — and an Ad Hoc Site Visit Fee of ₹799 (₹943 including 18% GST) applies to that visit. It is waived in full if you go on to sign up for any Cocoon plan within 30 days. Clients on an active plan are only charged this fee for a visit outside their regular schedule, and it is always credited to their next invoice. Request an additional visit

**How much notice will I receive before a scheduled visit?**
A WhatsApp notification reaches you 24 to 48 hours before every scheduled visit, so you always know when someone will be at the house. WhatsApp is monitored through the day and every message is acknowledged within two hours during business hours — 9am to 6pm IST, Monday to Saturday — so there is time to reply before the visit.

**What is the difference between Vacant Home, Visited Home and Active Home?**
The three plans differ by visit frequency and the depth of service at each visit. Vacant Home covers the core inspection, utility check, and appliance status. Visited Home adds appliance cleaning (one AC cleaned per month), outdoor plant care, and inverter checks. Active Home adds all ACs cleaned monthly, solar panel cleaning, water tank cleaning, property tax coordination, and full monsoon preventive maintenance. See the full comparison at Plans.

**Can I switch plans?**
Yes, with 30 days written notice before your next billing date. The new plan applies from the start of the next billing cycle.

**What happens in an emergency — flood, break-in, burst pipe?**
Cocoon will assess the situation and take immediate protective action using authorised vendors where imminent property damage is at risk, notify you within 2 hours of becoming aware of the emergency, and provide a full written account with photographs. No expenditure is incurred without your subsequent written ratification except where delay would cause further material damage. Emergency response SLA: 24–48 hours maximum from notification. Cocoon is not a 24/7 call-out service — all services operate on scheduled visits and pre-approved windows. Emergency response is limited to situations that arise between visits.

**Do I need to pay for repairs and maintenance separately?**
Yes. Plan fees cover Cocoon's inspection, reporting, and coordination services. Third-party costs — vendor charges, repair materials, cleaning consumables, utility bills, replacement parts — are billed at actuals to you, with prior written approval required for every unplanned spend. No expenditure above the plan scope is incurred without your authorisation.

**Who supplies the cleaning products and materials?**
You do. Floor cleaners, glass cleaners, detergents, disinfectants, mops, brushes and cloths are supplied by the property owner, and you choose the brands — eco-certified and plant-based, or standard retail products. Cocoon supplies the verified vendors and the trained professionals who do the work, together with the method and the equipment, and uses what you have specified. If it is easier for Cocoon to buy them — you are abroad, or stock has run out between visits — ask, and we will procure them against your written approval and bill them at actuals on your next invoice, with receipts. Nothing is added to the purchase price.

**Are utility bills paid by Cocoon?**
Cocoon coordinates utility bill payments on your behalf as part of the Active Home and as an add-on for other plans. All utility payments are your funds — Cocoon acts as your agent, disbursing from amounts you transfer in advance or reimbursing from the maintenance float you maintain. No utility is paid from Cocoon's own account.

### Short-term rental

**Which platforms does Cocoon list on?**
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and MakeMyTrip. Cocoon creates and optimises the listing on each, and the nightly rate is reviewed weekly against demand and season. Booking revenue is paid to you directly by the platforms — it never passes through Cocoon.

**Do I need my own Airbnb account, or does Cocoon create one?**
For the Managed Plan, Cocoon manages the listing under an operational account. The platforms pay into your own account — your NRO account, or as agreed in the service agreement. Cocoon never receives your booking revenue. Your property's booking history and reviews are associated with the listing Cocoon manages.

**What is the 20% commission based on?**
20% of net revenue. Net means what the platforms actually pay you — the figure that reaches your account, after their own service fees. Neither the Listing Management fee nor the check-in and check-out fee reduces it: both are separate charges, and the commission is worked out on what the platforms pay you rather than on what is left after Cocoon has invoiced. The commission does not carry GST. Booking revenue is paid to you directly by the platforms — it never passes through Cocoon. The monthly revenue statement shows gross booking value, the platform fees and the net revenue the commission is worked out on, set against the bookings and guests managed. Cocoon's own fees are invoiced separately from it. Every line item is traceable to the platform booking record.

**What happens if a guest damages the property?**
Cocoon conducts a documented pre-stay and post-stay condition inspection with 15+ timestamped photographs. Damage claims are raised with the platform within 24 hours of checkout with full photographic evidence. All documentation is sent to you immediately. Damage claims are only upheld where a documented check-in record exists — this is why Cocoon's Check-In protocol is non-negotiable on every booking.

**What is the minimum property standard before Cocoon will list it?**
The property must pass a Cocoon onboarding inspection before the listing goes live. The checklist covers: working appliances across all rooms, functioning plumbing and electrical systems, clean linen and towels for the stated guest capacity, essential kitchen supplies, reliable internet connectivity, and property access documentation. Properties that do not meet the standard at onboarding are not listed until the owner rectifies the gaps — Cocoon will provide the specific list.

**Do I need to pay GST on my short-term rental income?**
Yes, once your annual accommodation turnover crosses ₹20 lakh. Rates effective 22 September 2025: 5% on tariffs ≤ ₹7,500/night; 18% on tariffs > ₹7,500/night. Below the threshold, OTAs such as Airbnb are the deemed supplier under Section 9(5) CGST and remit the GST themselves, so no GST TCS arises on that supply — anything deducted from what the platform sends you is income tax, not GST. Above the threshold, you register for GST and manage filing through your CA. Cocoon invoices its own management fee with GST separately. For the full guide, see Rental Income & Tax Compliance.

### Long-term rental

**What does long-term rental management cost?**
Four charges, and they stack rather than replace each other. Property Listing is ₹1,599 (₹1,887 including 18% GST), charged once and upfront, before Cocoon begins sourcing a tenant. The leasing commission is 50% of the first month's rent, charged once on a signed tenancy. Tenancy Care is ₹1,599 per month (₹1,887 including 18% GST) — an eleven-month commitment that runs from the date the tenant signs, billed as one payment after the contract is executed rather than month by month. Those are the same date, so Tenancy Care and the tenancy agreement run together and end together. Move-in and move-out documentation is ₹5,000 (₹5,900 including 18% GST), and that one figure covers the move-in and its move-out together, not ₹5,000 each. Rent is paid by the tenant directly to you; Cocoon never holds it.

**How does Cocoon find tenants?**
Properties are listed on 99acres, MagicBricks, Housing.com, Quikr, and OLX, combined with Cocoon's direct referral network. All prospective tenants are required to submit documentation in line with Kerala RERA guidelines — including government-issued ID and Police Clearance Certificate — before lease signing.

**Who receives the rent?**
Tenants pay rent directly into your designated NRO account on or before the 5th of each month. Cocoon coordinates the payment cycle — sending reminders, following up on late payments, and reporting status. The income flows directly from tenant to you; Cocoon does not hold or channel your rental income.

**Who drafts and registers the tenancy agreement?**
Under long-term rental management, Cocoon drafts the 11-month tenancy agreement and arranges its registration through a Cocoon-assigned lawyer. The agreement is between you and the tenant — Cocoon is not a party to it. The security deposit is your asset, reconciled by Cocoon at exit with an itemised statement.

**What happens at the end of the 11-month tenancy?**
Cocoon notifies you 45 days before the 11-month end with renewal options. If renewing: a new agreement is drafted, registered, and the tenancy continues. If exiting: Cocoon conducts a full condition inspection, prepares an itemised deposit reconciliation, and manages the property handback. The deposit is returned to the tenant (less any agreed deductions) on a timeline agreed in writing.

**Can Cocoon evict a non-paying tenant?**
No. Legal eviction proceedings are not within Cocoon's scope. Cocoon will document non-payment, exhaust all coordination channels, and report the situation to you with a full written record. Legal eviction, where required, must be pursued through a lawyer engaged directly by you. Cocoon can provide an introduction to a qualified advocate in Kochi.

**My tenant is deducting 31.2% TDS from the rent — what do I do?**
Under Section 393(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, Indian tenants paying rent to NRI landlords are legally required to deduct 31.2% TDS and deposit it with the government. This is the tenant's statutory obligation. Your actual tax liability after deductions is almost always significantly lower than 31.2%. Your Chartered Accountant can apply for a Lower TDS Certificate (Form 128 under Section 395) to reduce the rate. Cocoon can provide rental income records to support your CA's application. File ITR-2 to claim the excess TDS as a refund. For the full guide, see Rental Income & Tax Compliance.

### NRI compliance

**Is my Kochi rental income taxable in India even though I live abroad?**
Yes. India taxes income from property situated in India regardless of where the owner lives or where the rent is received. ITR-2 filing, advance tax, and all interactions with the Income Tax Department are your responsibility, managed through your Chartered Accountant. Cocoon does not file returns or provide tax advice. For the full detail, see Rental Income & Tax Compliance.

**Can I move my rental income from my NRO account to my UAE/UK/US account?**
Yes, up to USD 1 million per financial year from an NRO account under FEMA. Repatriation requires Forms 145 and 146 (effective 1 April 2026, replacing Forms 15CA and 15CB), filed by you and your CA with your bank. Cocoon is not involved in repatriation. Rent payment logs held by Cocoon are available to your CA on request.

**Does Cocoon file my income tax return or handle compliance on my behalf?**
No. Tax filing, GST registration, TDS applications, and FEMA repatriation filings are your obligations and must be managed through a qualified Chartered Accountant. Cocoon maintains property records — tenancy agreements, rent logs, maintenance records, inspection reports — and provides them to your CA on request. Where an introduction to a CA familiar with NRI property income is useful, Cocoon can make one.

**Do I need to give Cocoon a Power of Attorney?**
A formal registered Power of Attorney is not required to engage Cocoon's property management services. The management agreement itself authorises Cocoon to act as your on-ground representative for the scope of services defined in the agreement. However, for specific actions — such as signing a tenancy agreement on your behalf or representing you in municipal matters — a limited PoA may be required. Cocoon will advise you if and when this arises for your specific situation.

### Payments and billing

**How do I pay from abroad?**
Cocoon accepts international wire transfer (SWIFT), NRE/NRO account transfer, Indian and international card payments via Razorpay, UPI, and NEFT/IMPS/RTGS. All invoices include full payment details. SWIFT banking details are provided on request. Invoices are issued in Indian Rupees (₹) with 18% GST itemised separately. For full details, see Payment Options.

**When will I receive an invoice?**
Property Management plan invoices are issued at the start of each monthly billing cycle. STR Check-In/Check-Out fees are payable in advance of each booking, so the visit can be resourced and a manager assigned. LTR Move-In/Move-Out is invoiced within 24 hours of the completed visit. STR Managed Plan commission is invoiced at the end of each month, against the revenue generated and the bookings and guests managed. All invoices are GST-compliant tax invoices with Cocoon's GSTIN (32AAZFG7923K1ZR).

## Every page on the site

- [Your home. Perfectly kept. Always.](https://liveincocoon.com/) — Luxury property management in Kochi, for owners who live somewhere else. Scheduled visits, timestamped photographs and a report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Kochi](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-in-kochi/) — Property management in Kochi for non-resident villa owners. Scheduled visits, a full inspection each time, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Short-Term Rental Management in Kochi](https://liveincocoon.com/short-term-rental-management-in-kochi/) — Short-term rental management in Kochi — Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo listings run for you, with guest communications, turnarounds and a monthly statement.
- [Long-Term Rental Management in Kochi](https://liveincocoon.com/long-term-rental-management-in-kochi/) — Long-term rental management in Kochi — tenant sourcing, a registered eleven-month agreement, quarterly inspections and exit management.
- [Services](https://liveincocoon.com/services/) — Property management, home maintenance and rental services for luxury homes in Kochi. One team, within fifteen kilometres of Tripunithura.
- [Property Management Plans](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-plans/) — Three property management plans for Kochi villas — Vacant, Visited and Active Home. Published per-visit rates from ₹5,999, both figures shown.
- [Service Standards](https://liveincocoon.com/service-standards/) — What Cocoon commits to for Kochi property owners — enquiries answered in 2 hours, and a photographed inspection report within 24 hours of a visit.
- [About us](https://liveincocoon.com/about-us/) — A luxury property management company in Kochi, built by a property owner who lived the problem it solves. Why Cocoon exists, and the standards it holds.
- [Clients](https://liveincocoon.com/clients/) — Seven properties under management across Kochi — Maradu, Tripunithura, Vyttila and Irumpanam — and reviews from the owners who trust Cocoon.
- [Contact us](https://liveincocoon.com/contact-us/) — Contact Cocoon, a property management company in Kochi — WhatsApp, email or +91 98470 88888. Every enquiry acknowledged within 2 hours in business hours.
- [Book your Free Property Evaluation](https://liveincocoon.com/free-property-evaluation/) — A free property evaluation in Kochi — the management needs and rental income potential of your home, with a recommendation within 48 hours. No obligation.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://liveincocoon.com/faq/) — Thirty-four property management answers for Kochi owners — visits, reporting, the plans, tenancy, NRI compliance and payments.
- [Appliance & Asset Check](https://liveincocoon.com/appliance-asset-check/) — Appliance maintenance and asset checks on every visit to a Kochi home — what is tested, and what is documented in the report afterwards.
- [Cleaning Types – Routine vs Deep Cleaning](https://liveincocoon.com/cleaning-types-routine-vs-deep-cleaning/) — Deep cleaning services in Kochi compared with routine cleaning — what each covers, how often each is needed, and which your property needs.
- [Common Issues in Independent Houses](https://liveincocoon.com/common-issues-in-independent-houses/) — The faults that recur in Kochi independent houses, why they happen, and how a home caretaker on the ground catches them early.
- [Green Cleaning Services](https://liveincocoon.com/green-cleaning-services/) — Plant-based green cleaning in Kochi for the property interior, balconies, terrace and sun shades — and what sits outside it.
- [Monsoon Preventive Maintenance](https://liveincocoon.com/monsoon-preventive-maintenance/) — What Cocoon checks at a Kochi property before and through the Kerala monsoon, and the damage each check is there to prevent.
- [Rental Income & Tax Compliance](https://liveincocoon.com/rental-income-tax-compliance/) — TDS on NRI rent, DTAA relief, FEMA and NRO rules, and what an NRI owner letting a property in Kochi must file on rental income earned in India.
- [Turn Your Kochi Property Into Monthly Recurring Revenue](https://liveincocoon.com/monthly-recurring-revenue-kochi/) — How an idle Kochi property becomes managed monthly rental income — the two routes, the realistic numbers, and what the owner actually has to do.
- [Excluded Services & Owner Responsibilities](https://liveincocoon.com/excluded-services-responsibilities/) — What sits outside every Cocoon property management plan in Kochi, and the responsibilities that remain with the owner. Published in full.
- [Vacant House Maintenance in Kochi](https://liveincocoon.com/vacant-house-maintenance-in-kochi/) — Vacant house maintenance in Kochi for owners who live abroad. Monthly visits, a full inspection each time, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://liveincocoon.com/terms-and-conditions/) — The terms governing every Cocoon engagement — scope, fees, liability, termination and governing law.
- [Privacy Policy](https://liveincocoon.com/privacy-policy/) — How Cocoon collects, uses, stores and protects personal data, and the rights you hold over it.
- [Refund Policy](https://liveincocoon.com/refund-policy/) — When a Cocoon fee is refundable, when it is not, and how a refund is processed.
- [Cancellation Policy](https://liveincocoon.com/cancellation-policy/) — Notice periods and cancellation terms across every Cocoon service.
- [Cookie Policy](https://liveincocoon.com/cookie-policy/) — The cookies liveincocoon.com sets, what each is for, and how to change your preferences.
- [Payment Options](https://liveincocoon.com/payment-options/) — How to pay a Cocoon invoice — cards, UPI, bank transfer, NRE/NRO and SWIFT — and what every invoice carries.
- [Short-Term Rental Demand in Kochi: What Your Villa Can Earn From](https://liveincocoon.com/short-term-rental-demand-in-kochi/) — What actually drives short-term rental demand for a Kochi villa — six kinds of guest, from business travel to diaspora homecomings, on different calendars.
- [Property Manager vs Caretaker: Which Actually Protects Your Kochi Home?](https://liveincocoon.com/property-manager-vs-caretaker-kochi/) — A caretaker holds the keys. A property manager documents everything. Compare the two for an NRI-owned home in Kochi — visits, reporting and accountability.
- [Managing Your Kochi Home from Abroad: Family, Yourself, or a Professional](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-vs-family-kochi/) — Managing property in Kochi from abroad — family, yourself, or a professional. How the three compare on trust, time and evidence for an NRI owner.
- [Property Manager vs Real Estate Agent: Who Should Rent Out Your Kochi Home?](https://liveincocoon.com/property-manager-vs-real-estate-agent-kochi/) — A real estate agent finds a tenant and moves on. A property manager runs the tenancy. Compare the two for renting out an NRI-owned home in Kochi.
- [Airbnb Co-Host vs Full Management for Your Kochi Short-Term Rental](https://liveincocoon.com/airbnb-co-host-vs-property-management-kochi/) — A co-host helps you host. Full management runs the property. Compare the two for an Airbnb or Booking.com villa in Kochi when you live abroad.
- [Choosing an NRI Property Management Company in Kochi: What to Compare](https://liveincocoon.com/nri-property-management-kochi-compared/) — Most Kochi firms promise care. Fewer prove it. How to compare an NRI property management company on documentation, reporting and accountability.
- [Property Management in Tripunithura](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-tripunithura/) — Property management in Tripunithura for owners living abroad. Scheduled visits, a full inspection each time, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Kakkanad and Infopark](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-kakkanad-infopark/) — Property management in Kakkanad and the Infopark corridor for owners abroad. Scheduled visits, managed tenancies, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management on Marine Drive, Kochi](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-marine-drive-kochi/) — Property management for Marine Drive apartments and penthouses in Kochi. Scheduled visits, salt-air inspection, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Panampilly Nagar and Kadavanthra](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-panampilly-nagar/) — Property management in Panampilly Nagar and Kadavanthra for owners abroad. Scheduled visits, a full inspection each time, and a report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-fort-kochi-mattancherry/) — Property management in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry for owners abroad, including heritage homes let short-term. A photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Maradu and Kundannoor](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-maradu-kundannoor/) — Property management in Maradu and Kundannoor for owners abroad. Scheduled villa visits, a full inspection each time, and a report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Edappally and Palarivattom](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-edappally-palarivattom/) — Property management in Edappally and Palarivattom for owners abroad. Scheduled visits, preventive maintenance, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Vyttila and Thykoodam](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-vyttila-thykoodam/) — Property management in Vyttila and Thykoodam for owners abroad. One property manager, land and house inspection, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Management in Thevara](https://liveincocoon.com/property-management-thevara-waterfront/) — Property management in Thevara for owners abroad. Scheduled visits to waterfront apartments and houses, and a photographed report within 24 hours.
- [Property Calculators for Kochi Owners](https://liveincocoon.com/tools/) — Three free calculators for a Kochi property — what management costs, what a letting yields after TDS, and whether nightly letting beats an eleven-month tenancy.
- [Property Management Cost Calculator](https://liveincocoon.com/tools/property-management-cost-calculator/) — Work out what property management costs for your Kochi home. Choose a plan and bedroom count, and see the first-year and monthly figures from published rates.
- [Kochi Rental Yield Calculator](https://liveincocoon.com/tools/kochi-rental-yield-calculator/) — Work out gross and net rental yield on a Kochi property, what letting it actually costs, and how much of your rent is withheld as TDS before you see it.
- [Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Estimator](https://liveincocoon.com/tools/short-term-vs-long-term-rental-estimator/) — Compare nightly letting against an eleven-month tenancy on a Kochi property — the occupancy short-term has to reach, and why the two are taxed differently.

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