Sunlit living room of a Varde Living managed home on the Costa del Sol

Property management · Costa del Sol

A beacon for your home on the Costa del Sol

Varde Living is a boutique property management studio in Benalmádena, caring for a small portfolio of homes on behalf of international owners with reliability, transparency and profit in mind.

10+Years across Ireland, Latvia and Spain
50Homes at most, by design
24/7Guest and emergency line
4Booking platforms, one calendar

The name we answer to

Guiding light. Guarded worth.

Varde Living Property Management brings a decade of proven expertise from Ireland and Latvia to Andalusia's thriving property market. As licensed real estate professionals, we deliver management tailored to international investors who expect reliable, transparent and profitable stewardship of their Spanish homes.

var·denoun · Norwegian

A beacon; a guiding light. A cairn of stones raised to mark safe passage for travellers.

vär·denoun · Swedish

Value; worth.

For centuries, stone vardes have guided travellers safely across the Nordic landscape, just as beacons guide ships to harbour. We took the name as a promise: to be both the illuminating guide and the value-creating partner for your property. Clarity, direction and security for the investments you entrust to us.

A varde, a stacked stone cairn, on a beach at sunset
The varde · a marker of safe passage

Our mission

To give property owners peace of mind and guests an exceptional experience, through responsive, resident-based management rooted in trust, transparency and care.

Our vision

To set a new benchmark for property management in southern Spain, where every property is valued, every client is heard and every guest feels at home.

Why Varde Living

Your on-site neighbours and trusted stewards

Over a decade of international property management expertise, delivered on your doorstep in Andalusia. Swift, secure and seamless, so you and your guests always feel at home.

We live here, so we care

On-site management with immediate response capabilities. Your property is minutes from our door, not time zones away.

Local expertise

Deep knowledge of Benalmádena and Costa del Sol market dynamics.

Startup agility

A fresh, innovative approach with quick responses and quick solutions.

For property owners

Management, from lease to linen

Three ways to put your Spanish property to work, each handled end to end by the same small team.

Handing over the keys to new long-term tenants

Long-term rental

Steady income, zero friction

  • Tenant sourcing and screening
  • Lease preparation and management
  • Rent collection and financial reporting
  • Monthly or quarterly property inspections
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Utility management
  • Emergency response services
  • End-of-tenancy procedures
Calm, prepared interior of a short-term rental with a sea view

Short-term rental

Flexible stays, fully handled

  • Tenant sourcing and screening
  • Property preparation
  • Check-in and check-out management
  • Key management
  • Regular inspections
  • Maintenance and utility management
  • End-of-stay cleaning
  • Security deposit handling
Our flagship
Family with luggage arriving at a holiday rental on the Costa del Sol

Holiday rental

Hotel standards, home warmth

  • Marketing on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and vardeliving.com
  • Dynamic pricing built on live market data
  • Professional photography
  • Guest communication, end to end
  • Check-in and check-out coordination
  • Cleaning between every stay
  • Linen and toiletries provision
  • 24/7 emergency contact service

Additional services

On demand, for owners who want more than the standard mandate.

On-demand cleaning Airport transfers Smart home installation Property advertising Property health check Professional photography Key holding

For guests

Stay with a host who is already in the neighbourhood

Long-term, short-term and holiday rentals across the Costa del Sol, booked with secure card payment and looked after in person.

Check-in and check-out

Arrivals and departures coordinated end to end, with a team that stays reachable.

Airport transfers

From Málaga airport to your front door, timed to your flight.

On-demand cleaning

Housekeeping during your stay, whenever you would like it.

Local guide

Local guide information for your stay: our picks for beaches, restaurants and viewpoints along the coast.

Book on vardeliving.com and your dates are instantly synchronised across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, so a confirmed stay is confirmed everywhere. Cancellations reopen the calendar just as fast, with refunds handled personally by your account manager.

Beyond management

Buying off-plan on the coast?

We also broker the sale of under-construction properties along the Costa del Sol. Ask us what is being built.

Enquire about sales

Pricing

Transparent pricing, side by side with the market

Designed for international property investors: what the market typically charges, and what we charge instead.

Service
Market average
Varde Living
Your advantage
Short-term commission
20-30%
18-22%
Lower commission, higher returns
Setup fees
€500-800
€350
Reduced startup costs
Long-term monthly
€400-1000+
€150-400
Flexible pricing tiers
Emergency call-out
€75-100
€50
Responsive local service

Figures are indicative, agreed per property and subject to VAT where applicable.

The Varde platform

One login. The whole picture.

Owners, guests and housekeeping each get a dedicated portal, all connected to a single channel manager so everyone works from the same live calendar.

Owner portal

  • Revenue and cost reporting by platform
  • Booking and calendar management, synced across every channel
  • Utility bill status, paid and pending
  • Monthly Varde Living invoices
  • Direct inbox to your account manager

Guest portal

  • Your booking with full property details and photos
  • Personal details, managed by you
  • Order transfers, cleaning and extras
  • Utility status for longer stays
  • Direct inbox to our team

Housekeeping portal

  • Live readiness dashboard: occupied, cleaning, ready
  • Room-by-room checklists, safety equipment included
  • Photo upload for finished work or damage reports
  • Direct inbox to admin

Bookings made anywhere block the calendar everywhere, instantly, on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and vardeliving.com. The portals are in development and will open to Varde clients first.

The client portals are coming soon. Email info@vardeliving.com for early access.

Regulation, handled

Renting legally in Andalusia

Andalusia's vacation rental market has undergone significant regulatory change. The VUT licence (Vivienda con Fines Turísticos) is now mandatory for every tourist rental, and the 2025 reform added a requirement for community authorisation from the property owners' association.

For owners abroad, the complexity of obtaining licences, securing authorisations and keeping pace with evolving rules is exactly why professional management has become essential rather than optional. It is also where our compliance expertise earns its keep.

Every Varde property is kept inspection-ready: first aid kit in place, complaints book available and a registered 24-hour contact on file.
VUTLicence mandatory for all tourist rentals
14 m²Minimum space required per guest
24 hGuest contact availability required
€600,000Where non-compliance penalties can reach

Where we work

Rooted in Benalmádena

At home along the coast, serving Benalmádena, Torremolinos and Fuengirola.

Contact

Let's talk about your property

Managing property in Spain can feel overwhelming, especially from abroad. Whether you are exploring our services or comparing plans, we are here with guidance tailored to your situation.

WhatsApp

Available for quick responses and urgent matters

Office hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 19:00
Emergency line: 24/7 for management clients

Office

Av. Cibeles 3, 29631 Benalmádena
Málaga, Spain

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