Marc

Hi, We have a rental property in South West France and have recently had a pool installed. We have a barred type of security cover which will take the weight of an adult. I have indicated to clients in our rental agreement that the pool needs to be covered when left unattended which they acknowledge when they sign the contract. I am however worried that if they didnt cover the pool and something happened we would still be liable. I am considering installing a perimeter laser alarm too. Doe any one have a view on this. Thanks Marc

We have just completed a new build and are hoping to let the property for occasional lets (not through an agent, but word of mouth). Is there anybody locally who would  be interested in dealing with our guests and changeovers on an adhoc basis? thanks   Marc Contact details removed by a moderator. Contact the poster by PM or Email please.

So is there any benefit to dual nationality?  I didn't realise that any European citizen could gain French nationality surely not !! This subject does interest me  as we have just has completed a new build after 24 months and having heard horror stories of properties in Cyprus I thought having French nationality may provide some protection against any future changes in legislation, you never know what's around the corner. I wondered if I had a good case for getting a French passport as although British, born in the UK and lived in the UK all my life my mother is French and I was on her passport until the age of 5. At the age of 17 I thought it was a bit of a joke when I received my papers for national service posting in Perpignan along with train ticket (managed to Blag my way out of that one thankfully), but now at 47 a French passport seems like a good idea. I am not sure how to go about getting or attempting to get one though, any ideas? Marc