Property Management

Stateside?
The lights stay on.

Utilities, taxes, repairs, seasonal rentals, emergency on-call. Delivered by our trusted local partners, with us as your single point of contact, depending on your needs.

A French property left unattended generates paperwork. Local taxes, copropriété notices, EDF reminders, insurance renewals. They do not pause when you are in Boston. Worse, they pile compounding fees when missed. With our management partners, that inbox is held for you, and we remain your point of contact.

The process

Five steps. One point of contact.

01
Hand-off

Inventory and access

Full property inventory (photos, equipment, keys, codes) with the management partner. Access protocols (cleaning service, emergency contact, neighbour relations). Utility account transfers.

02
Monthly

Bills and taxes

Utility bills handled on your behalf by the partner. French tax deadlines tracked. Annual taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation (if applicable). Itemised invoicing.

03
Quarterly

Site inspection

Regular property visits with photo reports, at a rhythm defined in the management agreement. Any maintenance needed is flagged and authorised by you before action.

04
Optional

Rental management

If you want rental income: tenant screening, lease drafting (bail meublé or vide), state-of-place inspections, rent collection, deposit return.

05
On call

Emergency response

An emergency on-call line through our partners. Burst pipe, locksmith, neighbour dispute: the situation is taken in hand quickly, the artisan is managed, and you receive the report.

What’s included

Everything in writing.

  • Full property inventory with photo documentation
  • Utility account management (EDF, Veolia, Orange, and others)
  • Itemised invoicing with full transparency
  • Annual taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation payment
  • Support with French income tax deadlines (revenu foncier)
  • Copropriété notices monitored and AG voting (if requested)
  • Regular site inspections with photo report
  • Emergency on-call line through our partners
  • Optional: tenant screening, lease drafting, rent collection
  • Optional: short-term rental management (Airbnb, Booking)
  • Optional: seasonal arrival and departure prep (cleaning, supplies, key handover)
Pricing

Clear fees. No commissions.

Property management · with our partners
On quotation

Quoted with our management partners, based on property size, complexity, and rental status (vacant home vs. rented vs. mixed use), and depending on your needs. We present the quote, you decide, and we stay your point of contact.

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FAQ

Common questions.

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What’s the minimum commitment?+
Flexible. The terms are set in the management agreement with the partner, and most arrangements can be ended with reasonable notice. Many clients keep the service for the first year, then re-evaluate.
How fast can you respond to emergencies?+
Quickly. Our partners work with on-call artisans across France, and urgent situations (burst pipe, fire, break-in) are taken in hand as a priority. You receive a report after each intervention.
Can you handle short-term rentals?+
Yes, through our partners: Airbnb, Booking, VRBO. Pricing, calendar, communication, cleaning between guests, and supplies. French short-term rental compliance (the 120-night rule in Paris, registration numbers, and more) is part of the service.
What if I want to sell?+
We help you sell. Property valuation, presentation, agent introductions if needed, transaction support, with Montclair advising on the patrimonial side.
Related guide: Properties for sale in France
Next step

Submit your project.

It begins with a first conversation. You will receive a reply within 48 hours, with a clear and honest view of what we can do for your project.

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