Remote property management for expats

Yes. Frédéric managed his homes himself for six years from Hong Kong, Dubai and Luxembourg. You need a system: video viewings, a lease signed remotely, a reliable tradesperson and someone on the spot.

An agency generally takes 5 to 10% of rents, plus additional fees (letting, inventory of fixtures). An independent manager is around 5%, often for a flat fee. On €12,000 of rents per year, that represents about €600 to 1,200.

The agency takes little of your time, but quality depends on the team: aim for a small local firm. The independent knows each home and replies quickly, but takes longer to find. For several properties in the same city, it is often more worthwhile.

Send the video of the home once the application is received. At the end of a lease, the sitting tenant can open the door, within the limit of two hours on working days and never on a public holiday. Otherwise, a key box with a guided video tour, or a key entrusted to a trusted person, will do.

Have the lease signed and the security deposit paid before handing over any keys. Then the co-ownership manager, a key box or your local contact hands the keys to the tenant.

Your tenant tells you, and you send your tradesperson. Find one before you need one, ideally during the renovation works. Also plan for a visit to the home once a year, or a video call with the tenant every six months.

ImmoPourExpat members have access to a local contact in the major cities: an investor in the area who can view for you and report back. A manager or an appointed professional can also take over for an inventory of fixtures.

No. It is a support programme: we help you choose your management approach, find your contacts and set up your system. Your mandate or your lease remains signed directly, in your name.