News & journal
Notes from the South Coast.
Practical notes on owning and keeping a coastal home — from the people who do it every day.
Arriving to a ready house: our pre-arrival routine
Heating on, beds made, fridge stocked, boat charged — the pre-arrival routine we run for second homes in Poole and Sandbanks, so your weekend starts the moment you arrive.
What does a second home manager actually do in Sandbanks?
From key-holding and weekly home checks to cleaning, deliveries and overseeing building work — what property and lifestyle management covers for second homes in Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs and Lilliput.
Keeping a boat ready in Poole Harbour, all year round
Fortnightly checks, winter lay-up and pre-season run-ups — how we look after clients’ boats at Salterns Marina, Cobb’s Quay and swinging moorings across Poole Harbour.
EPC, Gas Safety and EICR: which certificates your Poole property needs
A plain-English guide to Energy Performance Certificates, Gas Safety records and electrical safety reports for homeowners and landlords in Poole and Bournemouth — how long each lasts and when to renew.
Closing a Sandbanks holiday home for winter: the checklist we use
How we prepare second homes across Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs and Poole for winter — water, heating, gutters, boats, and the small jobs that prevent a February phone call.
