Topic:   I am buying a second home in France, do you have any advice for keeping it secure when I am back in the UK, are there any important checks or procedures I should do when I leave the property each time? Joe Wilson of Les Bons Voisins (LBV), an extensive network of property managers…

We work on an hourly basis, structuring costs to ensure that clients always receive value for money, whether we are cleaning their house or smoothing the path of French bureaucracy. Some sample costs are shown below, and we are always happy to discuss the ‘average’ likely costs involved in a particular project. We work closely…

One of the delights in owning a property in France is to be there in the cooler months and enjoy the warmth and ambience of a woodburning stove or an open fire, but they do come with responsibilities. An incorrectly installed or maintained chimney or flue can lead to inefficient burning of fuel, an increased…

At LBV we feel it is important to keep property owners with holiday lettings in 2020/2021, informed and updated about the recommended changeover protocols and requisite standard of cleaning to ensure compliance with EU, French and local authorities. cleaning standards During the COVID-19 outbreak, we are required to clean your property using recommendations from the…