Dynamic Lives uses the winter months to develop new properties, tend to the existing villas in the portfolio and make improvements for the upcoming high season, going the extra mile and endeavouring to create the most magical guest experiences.

Here we we go behind the scenes to speak to David, our man on the ground in Ibiza, to get some insight on what it’s like to be a valuable player not often seen, his typical day, and what’s to come for Ibiza in 2016.

What is your role at Dynamic Lives? 

I am the Villa Services Manager. Basically managing rental operations “on the ground”in Ibiza.

Where are you originally from and how long have you been in Ibiza?

I’m from Barcelona and an Ibiza resident since 2008, I moved indefinitely to the island in 2013.

Have you always been involved in property development?

I started with property development and management in 2007 in the Southeast of Brazil.

What is a typical day like for you in the high season?

During the week we tend to the guests demands and address any issues in villas while we prepare for the weekend operations. Saturdays we manage check ins and check outs and Sundays are my day off.

What is a typical day like in the winter season?

I take guests on villa viewings and I also dedicate a good part of the time reviewing and updating our databases, looking for new villas and updating our extensive villa information folders. Basically preparing for the upcoming season.

What are some of tasks Dynamic Lives does in the off season in preparation for the coming high season?

Looking for new properties to offer our customers for next season (to rent or sell). Visiting potential new properties and getting to know the latest in our portfolio inside and out. I also revise our workflows process in order to streamline them for the upcoming season. On top of that I train new staff members, and look for new service partners and collaborators. I work alongside the owners of the properties to help decide on new improvements or any servicing for coming season.

How long does it take to develop and build a new Villa property?

Depending on the type of property we are building, and the location, I would say it takes between 1 and 2 years (in some areas you are not allowed to carry on building works in summer).

What new Villas will be available for the 2016 season?

Some amazing new properties have been added to our exclusive portfolio of Ibiza villas for rent in 2016, like Villa Nobel and Villa Esse. Other examples are brand new Villa Piella, coming into our portfolio together with the beautiful Villa Alex (not available last season due to building works in the property). We’re working on bringing some new additions and expect to have a great bunch of novelties unique spaces on offer for next season.

How many properties are being developed as we speak on the island?

Well, Ibiza’s luxury real estate market is booming again so at this time I would say several hundreds of new properties are being built around Ibiza. You can be sure a few of them will end up in our portfolio!

What are some of the added tasks and duties you take on in the high season?

They are mainly the tasks related to direct attention to guests. For example the meet and greets at the airport, any specific arrangements or guest requests in the villas before they arrive and  general problem solving during their stay.

Are the villas designed, and developed by local builders, architects, and interior designers?

Yes. It is clearly the easiest and most convenient way to do it. Local legislation is confusing and the dynamics on the authorisation and legalisation process depends a lot of the time on the relationships the local building community has with authority which has been successfully established for many years of working together.