Guides · Preventative care

Looking after a home you are not living in

Short, practical guides for owners in Estepona and along the Costa del Sol — written from what we actually find when we open the door. Most expensive problems here start small and quiet.

Damp · Mould · HumidityHow to prevent damp and mould in a Costa del Sol apartmentCoastal humidity plus a sealed apartment is the fastest route to black spots on the bedroom wall. Here is the routine that stops it.5 min read
Storms · Gota fría · DamageWhat to check in your property after a Costa del Sol stormOne blocked terrace drain during a gota fría can flood a living room. This is what a proper post-storm check covers.4 min read
Leaks · Plumbing · InsuranceHow to spot a water leak in an empty apartment in EsteponaA dripping boiler connection costs €80 to fix and €8,000 to ignore. The difference is whether anyone opens the door.5 min read
Rentals · Guest ready · SeasonPreparing your apartment for the summer rental seasonGuests judge a rental in the first ninety seconds. Most of that verdict is decided weeks before they arrive.6 min read
Cleaning · Trust · Guest readyHow to choose a cleaner you can trust with your Costa del Sol homeA good cleaner keeps your home tidy. A great one protects your investment, prepares it for guests and tells you when something is wrong. Here is how to tell the difference.5 min read
Rental · Licence · CommunityWhat you need to know before renting out your Costa del Sol homeRenting your Spanish home can be rewarding, but the rules are specific. Here are the steps every owner should complete before the first guest arrives.7 min read
Winter · Absence · SecurityClosing up your Spanish home for the winterLeaving well matters more than arriving well. A careful close-up decides what you walk back into in spring.6 min read
Airbnb · Booking.com · VisibilityHow to list your Costa del Sol home on Airbnb and Booking.comThe platforms take a fee, but they also bring the guests, the trust and the reviews that keep a rental full. Here is how to set up and stand out.7 min read

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