Heart of Portugal Property Care

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Property Care & Holiday Home Management in Central Portugal

We're your trusted local eyes and ears in Central Portugal, caring for your property as if it were our own.

Property Care Plans
Vacation Management
Additional Services

Your trusted partner in Central Portugal: Heart of Portugal Property Care delivers premium property checks, keyholding, housekeeping, and guest management.

Fully managed or tailored property services, available for as long—or as little—as you need.

Our Services

Leaving a home unattended opens the door to expensive surprises like damp, leaks, or power failures. And if you run a holiday home, coordinating guest arrivals and property turnarounds from afar can be a logistical nightmare.

Heart of Portugal Property Care is your trusted local partner in Central Portugal. From thorough property checks and keyholding to full vacation rental management and professional housekeeping, we ensure your home is protected and your guests are perfectly looked after.

Property Care

The Monthly Peace-of-Mind Plan for the absent owener

  • Key holding
  • Internal  / External visual inspections
  • Leak / damp checks
  • Mail collection
  • Utility readings
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Cleaning coordination
  • Natural disaster vigilance
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Vacation Rental Management

From full guest management to personalised support, we make hosting effortless.

  • Guest communication
  • Booking management
  • Meet and greet your guests
  • Maintenance and cleaning coordination
  • Emergency call-outs
  • Platform Optimization
  • Consultation on how to set up your home for optimal vacation rentals
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Additional Services

Gardening, cleaning, handyman & contractor care — we handle all the extras

  • Guest ready / close up service
  • Welcome baskets
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance 
  • Contractor / cleaner liaison
  • “Before You Buy” Property Viewing
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Tell us how we can help your property.

Let us know where your home is located, the kind of care you’re looking for, and the best way to contact you. 

Request a follow-up

A short enquiry is enough. We will confirm the next sensible step before anything is quoted or scheduled.

Looking after your property in Castelo Branco and surrounding areas

If you’re nearby but can’t find your area on the list, just reach out and we’ll see what we can do.

Sertã

Pedrógão Grande

Castanheira de Pêra

Proença-a-Nova

Ferreira do Zêzere

Vila de Rei

Tomar

Coimbra

Don't just take our word for it - read what our clients have to say.

Exceptional Home Care You Can Truly Rely OnClair - Cernache do Bomjardim
Karen and Martin looked after our property while we were away in England for an extended period, and they gave us complete peace of mind. They carried out regular checks, kept everything maintained, and ensured the house was exactly as we left it when we returned. They are trustworthy, reliable, professional, and genuinely lovely people. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing dependable property care services.
Highly Recommended Property ServicesAlison - Serta
We’ve operated two vacation rental properties in Sertã for many years and have been delighted to work with Karen and Martin. Karen refreshed our property photos beautifully and has provided valuable advice and support with managing our rentals. Martin has also completed several projects to an exceptionally high standard, with great attention to detail. Together they are professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend them.
Exceptional Help After Storm DamageCaroline - Cernache
When Storm Kristan caused major damage across Central Portugal, Karen and Martin went above and beyond to help me. Despite blocked roads and fallen trees, they checked on both me and my property, quickly arranging temporary roof repairs to prevent further damage. Their kindness, reliability, and fast action made a stressful situation far easier to manage. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing dependable property care and support.
Reliable, Professional Support for Our Holiday Rental SetupRichard - Castelo
Having recently moved to Portugal and set up our annex as an AL holiday rental, we were fortunate to have Karen’s support. She helped us list the property on Google Maps and Booking.com, and provided excellent advice on managing a successful holiday rental. Her knowledge, clear guidance, and creative input on presentation and revenue ideas were invaluable. While we were away, Karen and Martin also cared for our property, giving us complete peace of mind. Professional, reliable, and highly helpful—we would strongly recommend their services for property management and holiday rental support.
Outstanding, Caring Property Care During a Difficult TimeGavin - Castelo
We had to return to England unexpectedly due to health issues, and Karen and Martin have been outstanding in caring for our property. They regularly checked the house, mail, and utilities, and kept us updated during a storm with photos and a call from the property. They also carried out a temporary roof repair, dealt with an ant infestation and mould issues, and maintained the garden and land. Their support has given us real peace of mind during a difficult time. They are reliable, caring, and we truly don’t know what we would have done without them.