Reviewed July 2026. Good ownership is less about reacting quickly and more about creating repeatable routines before something goes wrong.

Create a property file

• Notarial deed and cadastral information
• Purchase, inspection and valuation documents
• Approved plans and permits
• Insurance policies and claims contacts
• Utility account details and meter photographs
• Equipment manuals, warranties and service dates
• HOA or condominium rules, minutes and budgets
• Key register, access instructions and emergency contacts

Know your recurring responsibilities

Property owners may receive annual property-tax assessments. Long lease holders may also owe an annual canon. If you rent to visitors, separate tax and record-keeping duties can apply. Use official portals and a qualified adviser rather than relying on an old owner’s arrangements.

Set a maintenance rhythm

• Monthly: leaks, air-conditioning filters, pool, irrigation, pests and security.
• Quarterly: exterior seals, corrosion, drains, pumps and rarely used fixtures.
• Twice yearly: professional air-conditioning service, roof and waterproofing review, deep pest inspection.
• Annually: insurance review, electrical and plumbing risk check, paint and sealant plan, inventory and replacement budget.

Design for an empty home

Remote owners need more than cameras. Agree an inspection schedule, define what counts as an emergency, set spending limits and keep a second authorised contact. Reports should include photographs and a list of open actions.

Manage utilities deliberately

WEB supplies drinking water, ELMAR distributes electricity and SETAR provides telecommunications services. Keep account references, authorised contacts and service procedures in the property file. Monitor unusual consumption; it can reveal leaks, equipment faults or unexpected occupancy.

Protect the reserve

Separate routine service, planned replacement and emergencies. Air-conditioning units, pumps, appliances, coatings and outdoor hardware have finite lives in a hot, salty climate. A visible reserve turns replacement into a planned decision instead of a crisis.