Key Holding & Property Checks in Marbella
We hold your keys securely and check your property while you are away, so you never have to wonder whether the house is safe.
Why owners hand us their keys
Most of the homes we look after on the Costa del Sol sit empty for months at a time. Owners live in London, Stockholm, or Madrid, and the villa in Sierra Blanca or the apartment in Puerto Banús only gets used for a few weeks each summer. That is a long time for a property to go unchecked.
We hold a set of keys for you, visit on a schedule you choose, and walk the whole property. We air the rooms, run the taps, flush the toilets, check for leaks or damp, and make sure nothing has been forced or tampered with. After each visit you get a short report with photos, so you can see the place is exactly as you left it.
It is the difference between finding a small leak in week one and finding a flooded kitchen in month three. A burst pipe behind a wall in Elviria can do serious damage before anyone notices. Our checks catch problems early, while they are still cheap to fix.
What a property check covers
Every visit follows the same checklist, so nothing gets missed. You can add or remove items to suit the property.
- Security. Doors, windows, shutters, and gates checked and secured.
- Water and leaks. Taps run, toilets flushed, visible pipes and ceilings inspected for damp.
- Electricity. Fridge and freezer confirmed running, trip switches checked.
- Air and ventilation. Rooms aired, musty smells noted, dehumidifier emptied if you have one.
- Gardens and exterior. A quick look at the terrace, pool area, and any visible damage.
If we find something wrong, we tell you straightaway and, with your go-ahead, we can arrange a fix. We have worked with local plumbers, electricians, and gardeners long enough to know who turns up when they say they will.
Who this suits
Key holding works well for a few different situations. Second-home owners who are only here a handful of times a year. Landlords with a rental in Nueva Andalucía who want the place checked between tenancies. And anyone who has just bought a property and is not moving in yet.
It also pairs neatly with our holiday rental cleaning. If you let the property out, we can hold the keys, clean between guests, and run a check at the same time. One company, one set of keys, one point of contact.
Keys are stored securely, logged in and out on every visit, and never labelled with your address. Only the team member assigned to your property handles them.