About Us

We're Karen and Martin, the owners of Heart of Portugal Property Care.

With over 20 years of experience in real estate and property management, I bring international expertise and a strong commitment to every property I oversee. My background spans managing high-value portfolios, optimizing vacation rentals, and overseeing full-scale renovations.

Before moving into international real estate, I built a solid foundation in the UK property sector serving as a Lettings Manager across Staffordshire, St Albans, and North London, where I managed diverse portfolios and drove property operations. Later, I worked as a Remote Property & Portfolio Manager for a leading Canadian investor, where I managed a diverse range of short- and long-term rental properties, identified new market opportunities, and provided consultancy support to clients. This role strengthened my skills in organization, communication, and managing complex, multi-property portfolios across different regions.

In 2019, I relocated from the UK to rural Portugal, where I have since become fully integrated into the local community. We are currently undertaking a complete renovation of our own home, which is still in progress. This ongoing project is providing us with hands-on insight into local property systems, maintenance requirements, and renovation processes.

Today, I work independently, combining my corporate experience with local knowledge to provide reliable, detail-focused property management services. Whether managing vacation rentals or caring for vacant homes, I ensure properties are well maintained, secure, and consistently cared for to a high standard.

A True Partnership: Meet My Husband & Teammate

Martin

I don’t do this alone. I’m fortunate to work alongside my husband, and together we deliver a high standard of care for every property we manage. We have been together for 25 years and make a strong team in both life and work.

He is a qualified design engineer by trade and brings a highly technical eye for detail and structure. Since moving to Portugal in 2019, he has worked as a local builder, gaining hands-on experience with construction, materials, and infrastructure.

He applies this expertise to all practical aspects of property care, including handyman work, gardening, and preventative maintenance, ensuring everything is maintained to a high standard.

Together, we combine professional property management with practical, on-the-ground maintenance to provide a reliable, well-rounded service.

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