Estate Caretakers
We select caretaker couples who live on the estate and look after its care, maintenance and security, with verified references.
WHAT DOES A CARETAKER COUPLE DO?
A trusted couple who live on and look after your estate
A caretaker couple is a pair who live on the property and share the complete care of the estate: gardens and grounds, upkeep of the home, security and surveillance, household tasks, pool and animals, and receiving visitors and keeping the keys. It is the ideal solution for estates, country houses and second homes that need presence and care all year round.
2026 COST
Couple · full time
from €3,000/mo
12 payments · couple · + accommodation
| Live-in | + home on the estate |
|---|---|
| Per person | per duties |
| + Social Security (TGSS) | two registrations |
The cost of a caretaker couple is for two people and starts at around €3,000/month over 12 payments for the couple, plus accommodation on the estate, and varies with the duties, experience and size of the property. Each member always earns equal to or above the 2026 SMI (€1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments), with two Social Security registrations. Figures are approximate.
See prices & cost calculatorREGULATIONS & CONTRACT
A caretaker couple's contract and rights
A caretaker couple's contract is put in writing from day one, with a contract and a Social Security registration for each member of the couple. The maximum working week is 40 hours of effective work per person, with a minimum weekly rest of 36 hours, at least 24 of them consecutive, and a 12-hour rest between working days.
COVERAGE
Caretakers for estates in Spain, Europe and the United Kingdom
We select caretaker couples for estates, country houses, dehesas and second homes in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and across Spain, as well as estates in Europe and the United Kingdom with an EU passport. We look for couples with real experience in caring for large properties, gardening, maintenance and security.
Every couple goes through an in-depth interview on the care of estates, gardens, pool and animals, and we verify their references directly with their previous employers, along with their permits and documentation. You receive the first suitable caretaker couples for your estate in under 3 hours.
Servicio excepcional de principio a fin. Destacaría especialmente su profesionalidad, transparencia y compromiso durante todo el proceso. Desde el primer momento fueron claros, sinceros y mantuvieron una comunicación constante, aportando
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Available in Madrid · Barcelona · Marbella · across Spain · Europe · UK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hiring a caretaker couple: what you need to know
It is a pair who live on the property and take care of its complete upkeep: gardens and grounds, maintenance of the home, security and surveillance, household tasks, pool and animals, and receiving visitors. It is the ideal solution for estates and second homes that need presence and care all year round.
The cost is for two people and starts at around €3,000/month over 12 payments for the couple, plus accommodation on the estate, and varies with the duties, experience and size of the property. Each member earns equal to or above the 2026 SMI (€1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments), with two Social Security registrations (TGSS).
A live-in couple works inside a home (cleaning, cooking, driving, care). A caretaker couple looks after an estate or property: the emphasis is on the grounds, maintenance, gardening, pool, animals and security, in addition to the household tasks.
Yes. The caretakers' permanent presence on the estate is, in itself, a security measure. They control access, keep the keys, receive visitors and suppliers, and watch over the property all year round, including when the family is away.
Yes. Each member of the couple needs their own written contract and Social Security registration (Special System for Domestic Employees) from day one. Part of the salary may be paid in kind through the home on the estate, within its legal limit. We guide you through the whole process.
If the couple doesn't fit the estate, we offer one free replacement within the first 6 months, or a 50% refund if you're not satisfied in the first month. The most complete guarantee in the sector. The replacement applies only within our main hubs.
We present the first suitable caretaker couples for your estate, with experience and checked references, in under 3 hours.
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