It was a joy to work with Jacqui
By Robert Jose, 13 November 2024
Jacqui Reddin-Williams has just sold our house in the Charente and we could not be more satisfied with her help. We had the house on the market for several months with another estate agent – but as soon as we placed the house with Jacqui we started to see results. She was so enthusiastic about our house and she was able to share that enthusiasm with her clients. She was very professional and managed the relationship with our French buyers and our ourselves really well keeping us informed at every point in the sale. She worked hard to secure the price we wanted and was excellent at managing expectations of ourselves and the client. Amazingly the first and only viewing with Jacqui resulted in the sale which demonstrates that she really understood our house and matched it perfectly with the buyer.
Jacqui was always available to answer questions or provide advice on the phone or through messaging. Even after the signing of the compromis she continued to keep in contact. The final inspection went well and Jacqui provided us with information on how to manage the exchange of electricity and water contacts which have all gone smoothly. She really did make the experience a positive one.
We would not hesitate to recommend Jacqui and BeauVillage to friends who are looking at selling or buying. It was a joy to work with Jacqui.
Thank you Donna Voice
By Katherine and Michael Bennett, 23 October 2024
Heather Comber was exceptional
By Paul and Karen Tew, 21 October 2024
Chris and his team took care of everything
By James Hogg, 21 October 2024
Chris and his team have been exemplary throughout the process of selling our house. Not only have they achieved the full asking price but they've made it painless and have taken care of everything. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Just a note to say thank you to Heather Comber
By Penny Sinclair, 16 October 2024
You were my chosen agent when selling my house in France, after considering a few different agencies, Heather you won the job as far as I was concerned because your attitude was practical and down to earth, whilst being frank in speaking & very honest. From the agency’s point, she represented & executed everything with her usual competent matter of fact effective attitude. No nonsense, got on and sorted things out. This was backed with the knowledge she had gained over selling more than 80 properties I gather. Along with the excellent team in the background at Beaux Villages. Which frankly are like a breath of fresh air in a very confusing market place in France. We did not have the smoothest of sales problems along the way, and it was at a very difficult time for us. But she was our hero and a buffer to keeping us sound when it was very overwhelming at times and I am most grateful to Heather. It’s the little things money cant buy like trust and honesty that are most valuable in life and her patience. So Heather I wish you well and would highly recommend you to anyone thinking of selling or buying. If you want to get the house sold with great pictures and write up to get the job done well and effectively, Heather is the person you need.
We used Stephanie Bessant to sell and to buy our new home
By Elizabeth and Dave Johnson, 14 October 2024
Stephanie marketed our house to sell and also helped us with the purchase of our new house. She is friendly, knowledgeable and professional and her communication has been superb. Stephanie listened carefully and took on board our needs and wants. Questions have always been answered with careful consideration and much thought and honesty. She has made us feel that we were special clients and she has used email, phone calls and meetings in person to ensure that we were always up to date with progression. The marketing of our house was exemplary and exactly as we wished as she listened and acted on our feedback. We would not hesitate to commission her again.
Thank you Nadia
By Saskia & Robby - Antwerpen, 09 October 2024
After a few vacations in France, we decided to look for a property that suited us and could serve as a second home. After some research, we came across "Beaux Villages Immobilier." We were initially drawn to this agency because of its clear and user-friendly website and the large selection of properties. After months of selecting and evaluating, we found a few candidate homes in the vast Charente region. We got in touch with Mrs. Nadia Van den Rym, who was helpful, friendly, and to the point (as expected, since she's also from Antwerp, just like us! Months of questions and answers passed until we finalized our list of candidate properties. A flight to Bordeaux later, we were able to check out the properties in person. Nadia had perfectly coordinated everything with her colleagues from the different regions, ensuring everything went smoothly. This was in October 2023... since February 2024, we have been the proud owners of a beautiful Charente farmhouse! Thanks to the entire Beaux Villages team, but especially to Nadia and Justin for the fantastic support during the first part of our French adventure. A bientôt!
Nicola found our new home
By Beverley Mulley, 07 October 2024
Nicola Summers from Beaux Villages found us exactly what we were looking for! No pushy sales talk just help and advice in a friendly manner.
You couldn't hope for a better agent
By Dominic Palmeri, 03 October 2024
We have met with Merrilees a number of times, and as newbies to the area, Merrilees showed us a variety of properties within her portfolio. Merrilees also introduced us to the area, the markets, and the surrounding areas. You couldn't hope for a better agent and guide to the area. I would highly recommend viewing properties with Merrilees as she helps you understand much more about the property and the surrounding area that you can't see when just viewing a place. She also has a great contacts list if you need things done. 5 stats is not enough.
Thank you Cathy Bishop
By Nigel and Katie Callaghan, 10 September 2024
We have dealt with Cathy for six months from our initial enquiry to successfully purchasing our lovely new French house. We could not recommend her more highly. She has been helpful, professional and considerate throughout. She superbly organised a number of packed days to see houses in three Departments and prepared full brochure packs for each. She was always helpful overseeing the purchase from negotiation to completion. We feel lucky to have met her and think any potential buyer would be fortunate for her to act on their behalf.
We wouldn’t use anyone else
By Roxane and Peter Canning, 09 September 2024
Our experience with Nikki from Beaux Village was wonderful. We bought a holiday property in France whilst in Australia and she was professional and answered questions promptly. Not always an easy transaction to buy a property from overseas but she made it happen. A year later we decided we love France so much we will move here permanently. Again, Nikki orchestrated a seamless purchase of our forever home. We wouldn’t use anyone else, highly recommend!
Thank you Heather Comber and her team
By Jan and Aike, 09 September 2024
Eric Garnier and his team were excellent
By Siobhan and Andy Bailey, 02 September 2024
We were very impressed by the swift responses from Beaux Villages which always matched the criteria for our house search. Nothing was ever considered to be a problem. Eric Garnier was a fountain of knowledge and good advice who showed us countless properties until we found the one for us. During the period between the first offer and final signing, Eric and the staff at Beaux Villages were always on hand to help us navigate the process.
Invaluable support
By Louise and Marcus Fisher, 26 August 2024
We have recently purchased our first home in Charente and Chris and Nicola held our hands throughout the process making the purchase seamless - if we do ever think of moving on we'll definitely be back in touch - thank you for all your help
Top-notch service from David Smethurst and the team!
By Brian Stead, 29 July 2024
After 18 superb years in France we decided it was time to see out our time back in the UK. We paid a few visits there and eventually had an offer accepted on a property. We then needed to put the French house up for sale. Knowing a representative of Beaux Villages, David, we asked him to give us his assessment and valuation. He was very straightforward and the valuation was what we expected and a sensible one. The explanation of the process was outlined and we decided to go exclusively with them. David went round photographing the various aspects of the house and garden and put the house on the market. The prospectus on the Beaux Villages website was first class and would make anyone wonder why we were selling up. We didn’t expect much interest due to the winter approaching. We were surprised, having a viewing the same day it was advertised! But for a family problem they were going to make an offer. After that we had a steady stream of viewings during the winter arranged by other representatives of the agency besides David and a lady from Belgium made an offer we accepted. The liaison between ourselves and the buyer was trouble free through the agency, answering various questions the buyer was asking. David, whose French is perfect, was invaluable arranging various inspections necessary before the sale could take place. The sale went smoothly arranged by him using the Notary Office in Ruffec, who spoke perfect English, lasting only a few minutes due to the preparation done by him and Beaux Villages. They are to be highly recommended for their professional approach, knowledge and wide circulation of sales.
Highly recommended if you are selling
By Kathleen Lanning and Alvin Booth, 15 July 2024
Merilees Moran is a wonderful agent who found us the perfect buyers. She helped simplify the whole process and was at all times very responsive, professional, and helpful. She not only gave good advice but also listened. We recommend her highly.
Highly recommended
By Léonie and Anthony Haigh, 11 July 2024
Thank you Beaux Villages
By Paul Richards, 08 July 2024
Not only did Beaux Villages sell my property very quickly but their after sales help and advice was invaluable.
Thank you David Smethurst
By Christopher Davis, 05 July 2024
I should like to record my appreciation of the service that I received from you and your colleagues at Beaux Villages, in the recent sale of my house. It was unfailingly responsive, courteous and constructive. In a difficult selling period, the team was able to generate regular viewings by 'proceedable' buyers. I also used two other agencies and Beaux Villages promoted far more viewings than these other agencies. However, not only was I able to benefit from the high level of service from front line staff, I was very impressed by the efficiency and responsiveness of the legal department who liaised very effectively between the parties and the Notaire. I have had no hesitation in recommending Beaux Villages to friends.
Best wishes,
Christopher Davis
David Smethurst was a top notch agent
By Jeremy and Marlene Hervey, 24 June 2024
We wanted to write you a short note to thank you for all your help over the last few months and for being a ‘top notch” estate agent. Finding a property in France was quite challenging since we had so many criteria on our tick list, but our biggest worry was actually “purchasing’’ the house. We came accross so many estate agents too uninterested to even sell us a house and therefore were left thinking how difficult was the actual process of buying a house going to be? Had we known we were going to come accross someone as helpful as you, we would not have needed to worry because with your assistance it was remarkably easy. This was mainly due to your patience (apologies again for all the emails and the phone calls) but also the fact that you were always so quick to answer any queries/ worries we had. With your support and your step-by-step guidance throughout the whole process, the purchase of our new home in France was truly stress free and a really enjoyable experience. So a huge thank you and all the very best for the future.
Kindest regards,
Jeremy and Marlene
