Property management on the Costa del Sol: a guide for owners

Match the service to the way you use the property

• A private second home needs agreed visits, key access, maintenance and preparation for the owner’s arrival.
• A rented property also needs a separate scope for guests, bookings, cleaning and rental operations. Confirm who handles each task.
• A home used by both owners and paying guests needs an occupancy calendar and clear handovers between uses.
• A renovation project needs a temporary works scope with a responsible contractor, approved changes and handover records.

What to ask a property management company

• Who is the local contact and which municipalities do they cover?
• How often are visits made and what is actually checked?
• What written report or photographs follow a visit?
• Who can authorise spending, with what limit, and how are urgent issues escalated?
• Are contractor charges, cleaning, call-outs and travel included or quoted separately?
• How are keys recorded, access authorised and the service ended?

Homewatch, maintenance and rental management have different roles

Homewatch records visible conditions between visits. Maintenance coordination organises approved tasks and providers. Rental management adds occupancy and guest operations under a separate agreement. A property-care visit is not a technical survey, security patrol or guarantee against damage.

A practical approval process for owners abroad

Create a shared record for the property address, authorised contacts, emergency instructions, access restrictions and upcoming owner stays. Keep the visit reports and approved repair estimates together. For non-urgent work, ask for the proposed task, supplier price and your approval to be recorded before a provider proceeds.

Local coverage and choosing your next step

LookHome MS is based in Mijas and supports owners across Marbella, Benahavís, Mijas, Fuengirola, Calahonda and Benalmádena. Confirm availability for the exact address. Explore Marbella property management, compare management packages or discuss combined personal use and rental support.

Contact the team

Share the municipality, property type, photographs and the support you need. We can then discuss access, responsibilities and an appropriate written scope.