Costa del Sol Renovations editorial team · Updated 21 September 2026 · 2 min read
Walk the home against the agreed scope and note outstanding items clearly. Agree who will resolve each point and how completion is confirmed if you have already returned abroad. Check keys, codes and account access before leaving rather than discovering missing permissions on your next stay.
Three decisions to get right
- Arrange an in-person inspection or a trusted representative.
- Request operating manuals, keys and the outstanding-items list.
- Agree how access and follow-up will work after departure.
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Renovating while you are abroad
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Planning guidance. Final specifications, permissions, costs and timescales depend on a property survey and the agreed scope.