Property Management in the Algarve

Sunset Property Management is a small and friendly company, owned and staffed by English personnel, who after living in the Algarve for many years, speak Portuguese and offer a full Property Management, maintenance package to guarantee that your investment receives the best possible care and attention so you can be assured that your home is secure and in safe hands.

Our aim is to ensure that you enjoy your new holiday home. By offering a complete after sales and property management package here in the Algarve, specifically tailored to your individual needs, which will take the worry and stress out of property ownership leaving you free to benefit from the sun, sea and Sangria!

We know that every owner uses his property differently, some will visit for odd weekends and let their families and friends use it for their holidays, others might never visit at all and will want to rent it on a regular basis! Whatever your preferences we will make sure that our tailor made management service suits your needs and fits with your way of life. Giving you peace of mind. while thousands of miles away you are safe knowing that you have a professional trustworthy team working with your interests in mind and heart.

We are able to negotiate with solicitors, insurance companies, local tradesmen or service companies on your behalf without the language problems normally encountered by foreigners. One of the things you will learn about in Portugal is that normally Nationals get things done in half the time, with half the hassle!

We pride ourselves on our excellent level of service. We are a small business, and take great satisfaction in offering 'the personal touch', so often lacking with larger companies. We have a small team of conscientious, trustworthy and dedicated professional people whose aim it is to ensure the security and cleanliness of your Portuguese home and if renting, make sure the comfort of your guests is our top priority.

Over the years Sunset Property management have gained good working relationship with a large portfolio of excellent rental companies who have proven to give good returns on our client's investments. We work with agents on your behalf, ensuring the property is maintained to a high standard at all times.

We can assist in preparing your property, by Portuguese law, to be ready for the rental market (as everyone will eventually be inspected). Sunset Villas has a very experienced  website design team on hand to help prepare the descriptions and adverts,  to help you with advertising. Full details listed contact us!!

 

Why do i need property management ?

You wouldn't leave your home in UK unattended for months at a time. So the same applies to your holiday home in the Algarve.

Not only is the property subject to the effects of crime, but the Algarve has one of the highest humidity levels in Portugal and therefore, if the property is not aired regularly, then the walls and furnishings and fixtures and fittings will start to show signs of damp and mould.

There are regular power cuts in Portugal and this can cause failure to burglar alarm systems and a fridge and freezer which has been left full of food will most certainly turn black and leave a disgusting smell. Air-conditioning systems need regular maintenance.
You may have some important post from the Local Authority, lawyers, the Water Board, the Electricity Board or the bank which could be sitting for months in your postbox and which require your immediate attention.

During the winter months, heavy rain can cause water damage. If you have an apartment, there can be leaks from adjoining properties. Equally, if you have a private pool, then you will require regular weekly maintenance.

Gardens and indoor and outdoor potted plants need regular care and will especially require watering during hot weather. Also, drains can cause problems and your property will need regular flushing of toilets and running of taps to eliminate bad odors. Vermin infestation can occur- especially ants during the summer months.

If you, as owners, are arriving on late flights, then surely you wouldn't want to start making beds and cleaning as soon as you arrive. In addition, you may have your own guests who require meeting and greeting on your behalf, cleaning and laundry services or someone to call upon should there be an emergency, or someone to help with the local information.

It is important therefore to find a professional company who are based in the Algarve permanently, someone you can trust with your keys and someone who preferably speaks the language. You need someone who has local knowledge and contacts with local tradesmen and someone who will report to owners should there be anything requiring attention.