Protecting an empty home on the Costa del Sol

Before leaving the property

• Check doors, windows and agreed access points; arrange specialist repairs where needed.
• Keep a current key and authorised-contact record. Remove permissions that are no longer needed.
• Keep ownership and insurance documents accessible to you through a secure channel.
• Agree how a local contact reports a concern and who can authorise the next step.
• Confirm any vacancy and inspection requirements directly with your insurer.

What local property care can do

A scheduled homewatch visit can record visible changes and help arrange follow-up. Keyholding can control agreed access for providers. Neither service guarantees prevention of intrusion or gives a private company authority to remove occupants.

If you suspect unauthorised entry

Prioritise personal safety, preserve available records and contact the appropriate authorities and a qualified Spanish lawyer. The correct response depends on the facts and the legal status of the property. Do not rely on a generic eviction timetable.

What changed in 2025

Spain’s Organic Law 1/2025 added certain home-entry and occupation offences to the scope of the expedited criminal procedure in Article 795. The Fiscalía’s Circular 1/2025 explains important procedural distinctions. The reform does not establish an automatic eviction deadline for every case.

Official sources: Organic Law 1/2025 and Fiscalía Circular 1/2025. General property-care information reviewed on 5 November 2026; obtain case-specific legal advice from a qualified professional.

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.