Property Care
Your eyes, hands and trusted local presence in Portugal.
Guardemar looks after privately owned holiday homes and second homes while their owners are abroad. We check, document, report and coordinate — with the property itself as the priority.
Preventive property care for owners who want one accountable person on the ground.
Property care, not rental management
Traditional property management often focuses on guests and bookings. Guardemar focuses on the property itself. We do not need to operate your home as a holiday rental to provide valuable oversight.
Our role is to know the property, visit it consistently and give you a reliable account of its condition.
What a visit can prevent
Vacant homes can conceal developing problems. Leaks, humidity, mould, electrical faults, failed irrigation, pest activity, storm damage and security concerns are easier to address when noticed early.
- Scheduled physical inspections
- Property-specific checklist
- Photographic digital report
- Clear issue priority
- Owner notification
- Qualified contractor coordination where authorised
A practical local point of contact
Property ownership abroad can otherwise mean fragmented messages between neighbours, cleaners, gardeners and tradespeople. Guardemar provides a clear point of coordination without pretending to replace specialist professionals.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you hand over the keys.
If your property or arrangements are unusual, talk to us. The service is designed around the home.
What is a home watch service?+
A scheduled, visual inspection of an unoccupied or intermittently occupied home. Guardemar checks agreed areas, documents the condition and reports anything requiring attention.
Is Guardemar the same as a property management company?+
Not in the holiday-rental sense. Traditional property management often focuses on guests and bookings. Guardemar focuses on the property itself.
Do you manage holiday rentals?+
Guardemar is not primarily a rental manager or booking operator. We care for privately owned holiday homes and second homes while their owners are away.
How often should my property be checked?+
That depends on the home, season, systems and risk profile. Monthly, fortnightly and weekly options are available, with a recommendation made after assessment.
What happens if you find a leak?+
We document the issue, contact the owner, take reasonable agreed steps to limit further damage and coordinate a suitable qualified professional where authorised.
Can you arrange a plumber or electrician?+
Yes. Guardemar can coordinate licensed or qualified third-party professionals. Specialist work is not performed by Guardemar unless explicitly stated and appropriately qualified.
Can you let contractors into my property?+
Yes, by prior owner authorisation. Access can be logged and the property checked after the visit if arranged.
Do you hold keys?+
Yes. Keys are coded, securely stored and managed with controlled access rather than labelled with a complete property address.
Do you inspect swimming pools and gardens?+
We can visually check their general condition and obvious warning signs. Professional pool maintenance and gardening are separate services that can be coordinated.
Can you prepare the property before we arrive?+
Yes. Arrival preparation can include a pre-arrival inspection, ventilation and checks of water, power, hot water, air conditioning, pool and garden condition.
Can you inspect after a storm?+
Post-weather checks are available according to the selected plan, local conditions, safe access and operational availability. We do not guarantee monitoring of every weather event.
Do you provide reports?+
Yes. Scheduled inspections include a digital report with status, observations, photographs, issues and recommended next actions.
Which areas do you cover?+
The Western Algarve, from Carvoeiro to Sagres, including Portimão, Alvor, Lagos, Praia da Luz, Burgau, Salema and Vila do Bispo.
Can you look after apartments as well as villas?+
Yes. Plans are adapted for apartments, townhouses, villas and larger properties, with or without pools and gardens.
Can you work with my existing gardener or pool company?+
Yes. Guardemar can coordinate access and communication with existing providers, subject to clear owner instructions and authorisation.
What happens in an emergency?+
We assess what can safely be observed, contact the owner and coordinate the appropriate emergency or specialist service where authorised. Response depends on availability and is not represented as 24/7 cover.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?+
Commercial terms are confirmed with each proposal. Ask us about the current options during your property assessment.
First property assessment
Know exactly how your Algarve home is.
Tell us about your property and the level of care you need. We'll arrange a practical first conversation.