cherries_fan

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/4396062.stm   Seems like it is all but confirmed.

If it is a spoof then it is very well done - however cast your eyes on this: http://media.dsc.discovery.com/convergence/engineering/transatlantictunnel/interactive/interactive.html

Despite the fact that we live less than an hour from Poole, we travel to Dover everytime for our trip down to Aquitaine.  This adds 400 miles to our overall trip each way or 2 tanks of fuel (£100). This still easily the cheapest way to get across given that Dover crossings are well under £100.

wow, that certainly makes you stop and think.  So, obviously letting the house out may not be a good idea but then again nor does leaving it empty! If the poor guy in the linked article has had it done to him by his own sister that really does make the second/holiday home owners sitting ducks or did he just have very bad luck? What I thought was a general question regarding a common procedure in the UK (letting) has opened a whole new area for concern.  If anyone else has any experience regarding this topic please post it because i think that this thread may now be of use to many more people than just potential landlords. Mark & Emma

Hello to all, as a newbie to these forums I seem unable to find a link to a topic relating to letting out a property long term. My wife & I bought our house outright last year as an investment for the future and are exploring the option of letting it out long term - as we are unable to really use our house as a proper holiday home for a few years yet. Does anyone know where to find information on letting out in France or even a topic within these forums or have any advice to offer. Thanks in advance Mark & Emma