PRIVATE PROPERTY CARE · BASED IN VILAMOURA
We look after empty homes and keep overseas owners informed during renovations — personally, discreetly and with a clear record of every visit.
TWO SERVICES · ONE LOCAL RELATIONSHIP
My Algarve Home is designed for second-home owners who want to know exactly who enters their property, what was checked and what needs attention.
A regular membership for empty or occasional-use homes, with agreed checks and a documented update after every visit.
View memberships02Independent, one-off visits that turn visible progress, differences and concerns into a useful owner report.
View one-off visitsYour property is not passed between anonymous staff.
Dated photographs, concise notes and visible issue tracking.
Access, keys and owner information are handled through an agreed process.
HOME CARE MEMBERSHIP
Scheduled checks help catch visible leaks, humidity, storm damage, security concerns and maintenance issues before they become expensive surprises.
If a visit reveals a problem, and with your approval, we can contact established local renovation or construction companies, request a quotation and estimated timescale, and present the options to you. You always approve the provider and the work.
Pool level is slightly below the usual line. A recheck with the pool service is recommended.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS
Transparent starting prices for homes in our core service area. Final scope is agreed after a private introduction and property onboarding.
One monthly visual inspection with dated evidence of the home's visible condition.
Two monthly checks, agreed meter readings and controlled access for a named professional.
Up to four visits for owners who need closer oversight between stays.
RENOVATION MONITORING · ONE-OFF
We compare what is visible on site with the information you provide, then send a structured update that helps you ask better questions and keep a record of progress.
Explore renovation monitoringDated wide shots and close-ups of the agreed rooms, finishes and active work areas.
A room-by-room summary of what appears complete, in progress or not yet started.
Visible work, quantities or finishes that appear different from the quotation or plans you supplied.
Brand, type and visible location of materials or products that can be identified safely on site.
Visible defects, unfinished items, access constraints and delays reported by the contractor.
A prioritised list of points for the contractor, architect or technical supervisor to clarify.
This is an independent visual monitoring service. It does not replace architectural, engineering, project management or statutory supervision.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
No subscription. Send the quote, plans or latest contractor update before the visit so the report can focus on what matters.
A dated record of the current stage, checked against the documents you send us.
A before-and-after comparison across two agreed project milestones.
Up to four visits for closer visibility during an active phase of the work.
FLEXIBLE ONE-OFF SUPPORT
Book these services individually or add them to a Home Care membership. Every visit has a defined purpose, access window and owner update.
24–72 hours before arrival, we check agreed water, electricity and air-conditioning responses, doors, windows, pool and garden, then send photographs.
View servicefrom €69After departure, we confirm and photograph agreed doors, windows, shutters, utility settings, alarms and access points before securing the home.
View servicefrom €59We verify the named provider, open the property, remain for the agreed window, document the visible outcome and secure the home afterwards.
View servicefrom €79We inspect accessible doors, windows, visible water ingress, exterior areas, pool and garden after severe weather, an alarm or a reported concern.
View servicefrom €199A room-by-room photographic baseline with keys and remotes counted, meter readings recorded and visible incomplete handover items listed.
View serviceby quotationAgreed help with garden watering, mail, receiving or collecting parcels, tracked dispatches, utilities and documents while you are abroad.
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Local, owner-led service
WHO WILL ENTER YOUR HOME
We are a Portuguese couple based in Vilamoura. Sandro, 50, is your main point of contact. We created My Algarve Home for owners who need more than a checklist — they need to trust the people on the ground.
“Real people, serious service. Meet us in the Algarve before any contract, key handover or work begins.”
Before any contract or work begins, we are available to meet you personally in the Algarve. If you are abroad, we can start by Teams or WhatsApp and meet when you are here.
We define the visit checklist, key handover and contact procedure together.
You receive a clear update after every visit and speak directly with your local contact.
HOW WE HELP · 59 SECONDS
A concise English explainer covering regular home checks, photo and video reporting, renovation visits, trusted local coordination and the people behind the service.
HOW IT WORKS
We meet personally in the Algarve, or by Teams or WhatsApp if you are abroad, to learn about the property and answer your questions.
We agree access, priorities, reporting and the exact checklist for your home.
We inspect what was agreed and send a concise update with evidence and next actions.
LOCAL COVERAGE
Our regular service area is the Golden Triangle: Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. We travel to every other Algarve location by prior appointment.
FAQ
Yes. We are available to meet you personally in the Algarve before any contract, key handover or work begins. This is not an online-only service.
The service is owner-led. Sandro is your main contact and you know in advance who will attend the property.
Key custody may be included after a documented handover and access procedure is agreed during onboarding.
We identify and report visible issues, then coordinate an agreed local professional when requested. Repair costs are separate and require owner approval unless a prior emergency limit has been agreed.
No. We provide independent visual observations and documentation. Technical and legal certification must be carried out by qualified professionals appointed for that purpose.
No. Renovation monitoring is a one-time service. You may book a single visit or a multi-visit project pack.
We communicate and report in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
Yes. With your approval, we can contact renovation or construction companies from our local network, request a quotation and estimated timescale, and present the information to you. The owner always chooses and contracts the provider directly.
Yes. By prior agreement we can water agreed garden areas or plants, collect or receive mail and parcels, and arrange tracked dispatches. Each task, access arrangement and acceptance limit is confirmed in writing; postage, packaging and third-party charges are separate.
Yes. We can attend agreed matters involving utilities, documents or property-related bureaucracy when you are abroad. Each task requires written authority, and we will tell you if the organisation requires a power of attorney or a regulated professional.
PRIVATE INTRODUCTION
We are a real local couple, not an online-only service. Before any agreement, key handover or work begins, we can meet you personally in the Algarve to discuss your home and the support you need.