Guides and updates
Practical guides on property monitoring, leak detection, and pool care for property managers, installers, and owners across Spain and the EU.
3 July 2026·Pool Monitoring
Green pool syndrome: causes, costs, and how to prevent it
A green pool is not just an eyesore. For a remotely managed holiday villa, it can mean lost bookings, difficult conversations with guests, and an emergency callout bill. Here is what causes it and how to stop it happening.
19 July 2026·Pool Monitoring
pH and chlorine in Spanish pools: what the numbers actually mean
Most pool owners know they need to test the water regularly, but fewer understand what the readings actually tell them — or why pH matters as much as chlorine. A plain-English explanation.
4 August 2026·Pool Monitoring
How often should a pool be tested? The case for continuous monitoring
Weekly testing is the standard for most managed pools. But a lot can change in seven days — particularly in the heat of a Spanish summer. Here is why the interval matters, and what continuous monitoring changes.
13 August 2026·Pool Monitoring
What is ORP and why does it matter more than chlorine levels alone?
Chlorine is the standard measure of pool safety. But ORP — oxidation-reduction potential — tells you something chlorine levels alone cannot. Here is a plain-English explanation of what it measures and why it matters.
18 August 2026·Pool Monitoring
Why pool chemistry changes between maintenance visits — and what to do about it
Pool water is not static. Temperature, sunlight, rainfall, bather load, and evaporation all shift the chemistry continuously. Understanding what drives those changes is the first step to keeping ahead of them.
8 July 2026·Leak Detection
What happens when a water leak goes undetected in an empty property?
A small leak in an occupied home is noticed within hours. The same leak in an empty holiday apartment can run for days or weeks. The costs — structural, financial, and legal — can be severe. Here is what actually happens.
25 July 2026·Leak Detection
5 places every holiday home needs a water leak sensor
Not all leak sensors are equal, and not all locations are equally important. Here are the five places in a Spanish holiday property where a sensor is most likely to catch a problem before it becomes expensive.
9 August 2026·Leak Detection
Water leak damage in Spanish properties: what your insurance actually covers
Property insurance in Spain covers water damage — but the details matter. Community policies, individual apartment policies, and the rules around negligence and notification can all affect a claim. Here is what you need to know.
2 September 2026·Leak Detection
How property managers on the Costa del Sol are reducing emergency callouts
Emergency callouts are one of the highest-cost, lowest-margin parts of property management. Remote monitoring is beginning to change how proactive managers handle them — and the numbers make a strong case.
9 September 2026·Leak Detection
Automatic water shut-off valves: do you need one?
A water leak sensor tells you there is a problem. An automatic shut-off valve does something about it — immediately, without anyone needing to be there. Here is when it makes sense and when a sensor alone is sufficient.
14 July 2026·Property Management
Remote property management on the Costa del Sol: the complete guide
Owning a property on the Costa del Sol while living abroad is common — but managing it remotely brings specific challenges. This guide covers the key areas, from finding the right management company to monitoring your property between visits.
22 August 2026·Property Management
Buying a holiday home in Spain: the monitoring and maintenance checklist
The purchase process for a Spanish holiday home is well-documented. What is less discussed is what happens after completion — specifically, how to set the property up so that it runs well when you are not there.
28 August 2026·Property Management
How IoT sensors are changing property management in southern Spain
The market for smart property monitoring in Spain is at an early stage. Here is an honest assessment of where it stands, what the technology can and cannot do, and why the timing is relevant for property owners and managers now.
5 September 2026·Property Management
The true cost of owning a holiday home in Spain — what nobody tells you
The purchase price is the number everyone focuses on. The ongoing cost of owning a Spanish holiday property is less discussed — and for absentee owners, some of the largest costs are the ones that come from problems that were not caught in time.
12 September 2026·For Business
How pool maintenance companies can add a recurring revenue stream without extra staff
A pool maintenance company's revenue is tied to visits. Monitoring changes that — adding a subscription income layer that runs whether or not a technician is on site. Here is how the model works.
16 September 2026·For Business
White-label pool monitoring: what it means and how it works
White-label monitoring means your clients see your brand, not ours. Here is what that looks like in practice — from the hardware to the reports to the dashboard they log into.