The Properties page is where you manage the properties listed in your B-Engine portal. You can choose which properties to display, find a property using filters, and open settings for each property.
For each listed property, you can access its commercial and tax settings, open the bank-account window, and go to its ARI plan page to review availability, rates and restrictions.
In this article, we will cover:
- Pre-Requisites
- Accessing the Properties Page
- Understanding the Properties List
- Displaying Properties in Your Portal
- Filtering Properties
- Viewing Bank Accounts and Currencies
- Property Actions
- Commercial and Tax Management
- Rates & Availability and Bulk Update
- Troubleshooting
1. Pre-Requisites
Before using the Properties page, make sure the following are available:
| Area | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| B-Engine portal | You need access to the portal whose properties you want to manage. |
| Settings access | The Properties page is available under the portal’s Settings area. |
| Property name or ID | The property name or Property ID helps you find the correct property in the list. |
2. Accessing the Properties Page
- Open your portal.
- Select Settings.
- Under Listings in the left-hand menu, select Properties.
The Properties list will open.
3. Understanding the Properties List
The Properties list shows the properties available in your portal and provides access to each property’s settings.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | Choose whether the property is displayed in the portal. |
| Property ID | The property’s ID. |
| Property Name | The name of the property. |
| Country | The property’s country. |
| Currencies | Opens the Your bank accounts window. |
| Action | Opens the property’s settings or ARI plan page. |
Use Previous and Next at the bottom of the page to move between results when available.
4. Displaying Properties in Your Portal
Use the Display checkbox when you want to choose whether a property is shown in your portal.
- Find the property in the Properties list.
- Select its checkbox in the Display column to show it in the portal.
- Clear the checkbox if you do not want the property displayed.
The list also includes a Display all properties checkbox.
How to check your selection
Review the checkbox beside the property and confirm that it reflects your intended selection.
5. Filtering Properties
Use Filter when you need to find a property in the list.
- On the Properties page, select Filter.
- Select the filter you want to use. The available options include:
- Property name
- Property ID
- Country
- Select Done.
To remove selected filters, open the filter panel and select Clear.
How to check your filter
Review the properties displayed in the list. If you cannot find the property, check the selected filters and clear them if needed.
6. Viewing Bank Accounts and Currencies
Use the Currencies column to open the bank-account window.
- Find the property in the Properties list.
- Select the value under Currencies.
- In Your bank accounts, select a currency from the list.
- Review the available bank and bank-country fields for that currency.
7. Property Actions
Each property in the list has two icons in the Action column:
| Icon | Where It Takes You |
|---|---|
| Gear icon | Opens the property’s settings, where you can access the Commercial and Tax management tabs. |
| Calendar icon | Opens the property’s Rates & Availability / ARI plan page, where you can review the calendar and access Bulk Update. |
8. Commercial Settings and Tax Management
Use the gear icon when you need to review or update the commercial or tax settings for a specific property.
8.1 Open Property Settings
- Find the property in the Properties list.
- In the Action column, select the gear icon.
- Select the tab you need:
- Commercial to review commercial settings and rate plans.
- Tax management to review VAT and fee settings.
8.2 Commercial Settings
Use the Commercial tab to review or update the commercial adjustments for the selected property.
| Setting | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Base Adjustment | The standard percentage adjustment used for the property. |
| Flexi Adjustment | An optional additional adjustment that can be used when needed, such as for a campaign or promotion. |
| Last Update | Shows when the setting was last updated. |
To edit a commercial setting:
- Find the category you want to update.
- Select Edit.
- Select the required Base Adjustment value.
- Update Flexi Adjustment if needed.
- Select Save.
The change is saved for the selected property.
How to check your change: Review the setting again and confirm that the intended value is displayed. You can also check the Last Update information.
8.3 Rate Plans Available
The Rate Plans Available section lists the property’s rate plans.
- Use Search rate plans to find a specific plan.
- Review the checkboxes beside the listed plans.
Important: Unchecked rate plans are excluded from search. Review the selected plans before making changes.
8.4 Tax Management
Use the Tax management tab to review the property’s VAT and fee settings.
The page displays separate sections for Tax Management – VAT and Tax Management – FEES.
| Column | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Category | The category the setting applies to, such as ROOMS. |
| Partner Require | Shows whether the partner requires the amount before or after taxes or fees. |
| Your Setting | Shows the VAT or fee setting currently used by the property. |
| Update To | Lets you update whether the tax or fee is included, where editable. |
| Rate Effect | Shows how the tax or fee affects the rate. |
| Last Update | Shows when the row was last updated. |
The VAT and FEES sections also display Auto and Custom options.
8.5 Rate Effect Options
The Rate Effect options may include:
| Option | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Add charges | Adds the tax or fee on top of the rate. |
| Remove charges | Deducts the tax or fee from the rate. |
| No effect | Does not adjust the rate. |
8.6 Edit a Tax or Fee Setting
- Find the VAT or fee setting you want to update.
- Select Edit, where available.
- Make the required change.
- Select Save.
How to check your change: Review the updated row and confirm that the intended setting is displayed. You can also check the Last Update information.
If you are unsure which tax or fee setting to use, contact Bakuun Support before making the change.
9. Rates & Availability and Bulk Update
Use the calendar icon when you need to review a property’s availability, rates or restrictions.
- Find the property in the Properties list.
- In the Action column, select the calendar icon
The property’s Rates & Availability / ARI plan page will open. From there, you can review the calendar and access Bulk Update.
The Bulk Update screen includes:
- Room Level
- Rate Plan Level
- Rates & Offers
- Cancellation Policy
For detailed instructions on calendar views and bulk updates, see Rates & Availability – Rooms.
10. Troubleshooting
| Issue | Likely Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| A property is not visible in the list. | A filter may be selected. | Open Filter, review the selected options and use Clear if needed. |
| A property is not displayed in the portal. | Its Display checkbox may not be selected. | Find the property and review its checkbox in the Display column. |
| A rate plan is not appearing in search. | The rate plan may be unchecked. | Open the property’s Commercial tab and review the checkboxes under Rate Plans Available. |
| A commercial or tax setting cannot be edited. | Edit may not be available for that setting. | Check whether Edit is available. If you still cannot make the change, contact Bakuun Support. |
If you need further assistance, contact support@bakuun.com. Include the property name and ID, the section you are using, what you need to check or update, and a screenshot if available.