Property Management

A huge part of owning a property abroad is ensuring it is not only cared for in your absence, but that it is also well maintained, and that any necessary administration and obligations as the property owner are taken care of as well.

As part of our keyholding service, we can assist with any aspect to keep your property or belongings in good order. As with any property, the upkeep can be an ongoing job. The advantage for our keyholding clients is that when we check the properties, we will also be aware of any maintenance or tasks that need undertaking and can communicate this to you accordingly, or if you need help with any aspect just let us know and we’ll get it arranged promptly.

Bespoke Living offers a range of property management services which can include:

• Checking & Forwarding Post
• Dealing with Bills & Bill Payments
• Dealing with Official Communications (such as from the commune)
• Meter Readings & Communicating with Utility Companies
• Emergency Call Outs & Repairs
• Pest Control
• Chimney Sweeping & Boiler Servicing
• Emptying & Maintenance of Fosses or Septic Systems
• Provision of Fuel or Wood Supplies
• Winter Shutdown of Property & Grounds
• Reparations of General Wear & Tear
• General Handiwork & Bricolage- Interior & Exterior
• Minor Electrical & Plumbing Works
• Communication with other Service Providers 
• Cleaning Interior & Exterior
• Overseeing Garden Maintenance Services
• Pool Opening, Closing & Maintenance
• Vehicle Management

Selling Your Property?

If your property is for sale, we can also assist you and liaise with the agents to assist with any necessary work, visits or documentation to help speed up the process in your absence and to give you peace of mind that there is a point of contact here capable of assisting you competently with these tasks.

• Access for Immobilier Valuations or Viewings
• Property Cleaning & Staging
• Inventory & Packing of Furniture and Belongings
• Property Clearance & Waste Removal
• Assistance with Arranging Diagnostics and Certificates (boilers, chimney sweeping, fosses)
• Regular Checks for Vacant Properties
• Pre-Sale Property Checks & Key Handover

The above lists are not exhaustive and other services would be considered. If you are a keyholding client and we do not have the availability ourselves, or for services that require a registered professional to undertake,  we can recommend and manage, the appointment of a fully registered skilled handyman or appropriate tradesperson be this on an ad-hoc or regular basis. In either case, you will be fully satisfied that your property needs will be taken care of and in our capable hands and you pay no additional premium for this service. Our maintenance services are charged on a quoted basis unless for regular work in which case terms can be discussed.

Please contact us for details of your requirements and we will provide you with a competitive price accordingly.

If you require a regular Keyholding or caretaking service, or are selling your property, please see the relevant pages.