Hundreds of thousands of UK residents own vacation homes in other countries. These abodes are often purchased when the housing market in their favourite vacation spot declines. For instance, the Spanish housing crisis has encouraged buying from UK residents. In this article we will discuss keyholding companies.
It sounds a bit strange, we know. But the name pretty much says it all. A keyholding company is a security firm that looks after your vacation home when you are away. They provide a number of essential services that will give you peace of mind.
Unlike the average alarm security company, keyholders provide full service security that includes home checks and nightly drive-bys. They will even accept deliveries for you when you are out of town. These services are often included in basic packages and are available upon request.
Probably the biggest single advantage of a keyholding company is that they provide customised service. All you have to do is let them know what you need before you leave. Since the company has a spare key (that's why they call them keyholders), they can do as much or as little as you like.
They can even handle maintenance and small repairs. For UK residents who own ski villas in the Alps, keyholders are often asked to activate the water before a planned trip. Since the water must be turned off while they are away or the pipes will freeze, this is an essential service.
