07 Mar 2026 12:45 PM:

Hello everyone,

I’m curious to hear how other property owners manage their homes on the Costa del Sol when they are not living in Spain full time.

Many international homeowners only visit their property a few times per year, sometimes just for holidays. That means the property can be empty for long periods, which can sometimes lead to small issues becoming bigger ones if nobody is checking on things regularly.

From speaking with other owners, I’ve heard a range of different approaches. Some rely on neighbours or friends nearby to occasionally look in on the property. Others work with local companies that provide property supervision services such as inspections, key holding, and coordinating maintenance if something needs attention.

Some owners also manage everything remotely and simply contact local service providers when something needs to be done, although I imagine that can sometimes be challenging if you’re in another country.

I’m interested in hearing what solutions people here have found that work well.

For example:

• Do you have someone locally checking your property?

• Do you organise maintenance yourself from abroad?

• Have you experienced problems when leaving a property empty for long periods?

• Do you think professional property management is worth it, or is it easy enough to handle independently?

The Costa del Sol has so many international homeowners, so I imagine everyone has developed their own system over time.

It would be great to hear other people’s experiences and advice.

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Thread: Managing a property on Costa del Sol while living abroad – how do you handle it?

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