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Straight-talking advice for owners who can't be in the Algarve to check on their own property — written by the people who go and look.

Whitewashed Algarve property exterior

Core service · 19 August 2026

Do You Need Someone to Check on Your Algarve AL Property?

If you own an AL property in the Algarve and you're not here most of the time, yes — you need an independent set of eyes on it. Here's why the reports you're getting right now aren't enough on their own.

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Algarve holiday home interior

Management trust · Coming soon

What Your Management Company Isn't Telling You

The most common things that go unreported, and why it's rarely dishonesty — it's just how the incentives work.

Algarve villa pool

Core service · Coming soon

AL Secret Shopper vs. Property Inspection — What's the Difference?

Two different services, two different questions answered. Here's how to know which one you actually need.

Algarve poolside

Owner checklist · Coming soon

5 Signs Your Algarve Rental Needs an Independent Check-Up

From vague management updates to guest reviews mentioning small issues — the signals worth acting on.

Algarve pool and rocks

Seasonal · Coming soon

Your Algarve AL Pre-Season Checklist

What we'd check before peak season hits — pool systems, compliance paperwork, and whether your listing still matches reality.