came first. Fortunately, our
investment over the years in
technology such as virtual
tours and Docusign (electronic
signature of documents such
as Compromis de Vente and
Acte de Vente) meant our team
could continue working from
their homes. Buyers had the
time to browse our websites
and enquiries went through
the roof. Having virtual tours of
over 2,500 properties meant
that clients could get a really
good feel for a property and
many offers were made "sight
unseen". When the lockdown
rules began relaxing in May
we introduced strict viewing
protocols. Social distancing,
masks and hand sanitisers
became compulsory for all
parties and continue to be
used. We encourage electronic
signatures wherever possible.
The majority of our listings
are in the countryside and we
have seen a spike in demand
for properties with plenty of
outside space, good broadband
and a separate room for home
working.
Going forward into 2021
we continue to recruit, to
seek mandates and to expand
the business. Also, we are
particularly pleased to be
launching Leggett Property
Management to help clients
look after their homes in
France. Our team will provide
owners with peace of mind and,
for those looking to earn an
income, we will help them rent
their homes out and provide
a full property management
service. The team is headed
by Charles Cramailh, who has
been providing these services
for clients in SW France for
many years. Partners include
Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia,
Tripadvisor and other specialist
channels. The property
management team will work
with the same professionalism
and integrity that Leggett
Immobilier is renowned for.
We expect the coming
months to continue bestowing
challenges. The virus is still
circulating and the UK will be
ploughing its lone furrow - but
the French property market is
strong and we remain in good
spirits and optimistic. After
all, as Henry Kissinger once
said, "a diamond is a chunk of
coal that is made good under
pressure" and the Leggett team
is overflowing with them.
Creating jobs and
contributing so
positively to the
French economy
has been the
icing on the cake.
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