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Karrie

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  1. Anyone who entered their mobile phone number would have needed a French phone number wouldn't they? The only people in the house at the time when all this started were guests who had English phones, so not sure how this could have come about.
  2. I contacted Orange today who are our internet provider because I noticed that the last 5 months worth of bills were 20 euros more than they should have been. We are a second home owner and therefore it's not something I usually check as to my belief it was a standard agreed price. The answer I got from Orange who were very helpful and polite was surprising to say the least. Apparently when we were at the house in August we accessed a website, which then took it upon itself to charge us 5 euros every week, via Orange. The Help desk are fully aware of the practise. They have now blocked the site and are going to refund us 65 euros but we have to contact the company to refund us the remainder! I was told that several internet companies practise in this way. I've yet to investigate who the company is or what they offer; my French isn't good enough to wrangle with them so I will have to ask someone to phone on my behalf. I can only think that there must be some collusion with Orange, because the 5 euros a week is automatically going through onto the Internet bill. So all of you out there with internet - check your bills! Update - the bill has come from a company called MONIKU.com who appear to offer a service to mobile phone users such as ring tones. For the privilege of taking our money we apparently get 5 'free' accesses to their services. I'm still reeling from the shock that this can happen. We have never heard of the site before.
  3. Hi again, To the person who sent me a pm relating to this link, I have sent you a pm but it bounced back. The web sites we advertise on are www.rentaplaceinfrance.com  and www.ryanair.co.uk .  Our property is in Finestret.
  4. Hi, I must be one of the very, very lucky ones!  I have a beautiful house, which I have managed to let to perfect tenants and  haven't even met them!   Our house is relatively new and in good condition. Unfortunately it isn't anywhere near where you are looking otherwise we could have had a deal!  The website I used to get my perfect tentants is wwwrentaplaceinfrance It's an excellent site full of useful information for both tenant and owner. Not sure why your rental cost all that money to heat?  Can only assume you had a very cold winter in a very old and uninsulated house without double glazing?  Our electricity bill for an all electric house is about 100 euros a month. It's a four bedroom house with very large lounge. It will probably cost a bit more as this is the first winter anyone has lived in it right through, but I can't see it coming anywhere near what you have paid.  We've also included the services in the rent, so if we have miscalculated we will be seriously out of pocket.
  5. Hi there, Most people like me who are letting their home would want to know that you the prospective tenant are serious and therefore prepared to commit to a specific length of time, whether that be 3 months or more. They would want the rent to be paid on a monthly basis by standing order.  It is a big risk on both sides, particularly where, like us the owner is not living in France and therefore has no idea that the propery is being looked after appropriately.  We have been very lucky and know that we have some excellent current tenants.  We communicate regularly. I would urge you to go through a letting site; people who have taken the trouble to advertise publicly on a site are possibly more likely to be taking the whole business seriously and by advertising have a reputation to live up to.  It will certainly be easier to find a long term rental through the winter; summer rental income is very much higher than winter let income and most owners would want to take advantage of this.  I wish you all the luck and a positive experience whatever you decide. [:)]
  6. Hi; we have successfully let our property via www.rentaplaceinfrance.com They advise how to set up a contract so that you can legally operate under one year. Basically you get the tenant to sign for a year, but then they give notice almost immediately. They advised where to purchase a French contract as well.  At the outset we chatted to our prospective tenants by email and then when it felt as though it could work for us all we had several phone conversations before agreeing terms.  
  7. Try www.rentaplaceinfrance.com We have found them really good to advertise on and have signed up a long term rental for 5 months. People who go through them are serious renters. Good luck
  8. Hi, Does anyone know of an installer of artificial lawns in the PO 66 area please? I think there maybe a supplier at Le Soler, but not sure if they install as well?
  9. Hi, Does anyone know of a pool maintenance service that  covers the Vinca area PO 66?
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