Shirley Dunne
Property Management
Management Services
Property Management
Our professional team will do regular weekly inspection checks to your property to maintain standards. We can also take care of your car, keeping it maintained while you are away, ensuring car tax and insurance are paid and the MOT is done.
- 24 Hour Emergency Line plus a 24h emergency maintenance team
- Supervising and paying maids, gardeners, pool cleaners etc.
- Rental Licenses and Land Registration
- Checking Post Boxes
- Meet and Greet
- Payment of utilities and all Government taxes relating to your property.
- Arranging property and vehicle insurance to take advantage of group rates. Preparing and submitting claims
- Quotes for security alarms. Alarm companies have a 24h line connected directly with our emergency line.
- Arranging and supervising maintenance and providing quotations for any major works that may be required.
- Providing information booklets, welcome packs, car hire, airport transfers golf discounts etc., for yourselves and clients.
- Organizing Fiscal Representation.
- Translation work either for official documents or personal issues.
- Assistance with all aspects of your property.
Additional Maintenance Services
- Inspect properties after storms
- Supervise housekeeping
- Schedule landscapers, pool services, carpet cleaners
- Supervise remodeling and new construction with contractors
- Repair any damage following any attempted break in, assist with police report and prepare any insurance claim
- Cleaning/servicing air conditioning and checking drains at the start of the season
Management Services
Villa Maintenance
When owning a property in Portugal and living in another country it is important that your home here is well looked after and maintained by an experienced and professional company to protect your investment.
- Inspection of walls, ceilings and floors
- Adjust and set air conditioners and heaters
- Check for leaks
- Run water through all taps and toilets keeping fresh water in the pipes avoiding bad smells
- Turn lights on/off – Replace bulbs when needed
- Check that fridges and freezers are working
- Secure all windows and doors
- Test smoke detectors and security systems
- Start cars
- Ensure all garden and pool services are maintained
- Check outdoor lighting
Management Services
Arrival & Departure Checks
Check house has been thoroughly cleaned both inside and out and that all utilities are connected. After departures your home will be completely cleaned.
- Supply and deliver welcome packs or other additional requests such as flowers, cots and highchairs
- Check all bulbs and switches for correct working order and replace them if necessary
- Check correct working order of all appliances and electric machinery
- Put garden furniture outside
- Turn on Air Conditioning/heating if requested
- Fridge/freezer cleared out
- All linen changed and laundered
- Patio furniture washed and covered or put away
- Make sure all doors and windows are properly closed and the alarm is active, if available
- If last used by guests, check property inventory for breakage deposit return
Register your Interest
Established in 1990 Shirley and her team have over 100 years of experience in villa management between them. Our multilingual team are here to provide you with the best possible service. All our staff speak fluent English and Portuguese. We also speak French, German and Spanish.