Translators France

Translators France

Catherine Schmidt is a multi lingual court certified translator and interpreter for English, French and German languages.

Catherine offers conference interpretation, business and personal services to clients.

She is friendly, professional and very reliable. She has many years of experience dealing with many international clients. Her main aim is to offer a competitive and expert service.

If you are buying, have bought a property or are living in France , Catherine can help you translate difficult completion documents, purchase contracts or other documents that are so important to understand in your own language, such as architect's notes, plumber or electrician quotations.

Catherine is available to clients who are located all over France or if you live in the UK and own a property in France. She lives on the Cote D'Azur and will be happy to help you make your French experience more enjoyable and stress free. Catherine is happy to act as a coordinator for every aspect of living in France for you.

Catherine offers translations for the following services:

• Notary and Legal translations


• Medical translations


• Technical translations


• Financial translations

Contact Catherine Schmidt today for a consultation or quotation.

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Property Management Algarve

Property Management Algarve

Management Works are a personal and friendly property management, holiday rental and concierge company. They are dedicated to caring for your property needs, as if it were their own in the Algarve, Portugal.




Areas covered are Almancil, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Dunas Douradas, Loulé, Vila Sol and Vilamoura.




They can take care of yourapartment or villa while you are away and will provide you with excellent property services during your stay.




Management Works have the ability to handle every conceivable property maintenance issue at your Algarve property, they understand that property owners want their investment to be properly maintained at all times.




If you have a new property in Portugal that you wish to furnish, Management Workscan provide you with personalized guidance on your home interiors and supply and fit everything to your budget and your citeria.




They have a 24 hour emergency number, 7 days a week, including holidays where the person on call will take all of the information and fully assess the situation and then make a determination as to the level of care needed.

Property Management Services include:




Financial administration

• Payment of all utility bills

• Control of all utility bills

• Advise and implementation on streamlining costs

• Regular account statements

• Recommendations for fiscal representatives

• Preparation for tax declarations

• Payment of IMI (Property Tax) bills

• Recommendation and arrangement of household and 3rd liability insurance

Pool and garden maintenance Algarve

• Monthly garden and pool maintenance

• Recommendations on pool equipment , pool heating, pool covers

• Landscaping Algarve

• Garden Furniture

• Jacuzzi / Plunge Pool Maintenance

• Arrangement and supervision of cutting back tall trees

Housekeeping service Algarve

• Housekeeping / Maids as per clients requirements

• Professional carpet and furnishing cleaning

• Professional floor cleaning and window cleaning

• Laundry and ironing service

General property maintenance Algarve

• Arrangement and supervision of repairs, renovation and decoration

• Arrangement and supervision of power-wash of exterior areas

• Regular weekly inspection visits

• Recommendation and arrangement of all necessary safety fittings (fire-extinguisher, 1^st aid kit, fire-blanket, fire alarm etc.)

• Recommendation and arrangement of pest control contracts

• Supervision and arrangement of regular cleaning of the A/C filters

• Irregular visits after e.g. storms, heavy rainfalls

• Key holding

Specialised property maintenance Algarve

• Specialised maintenance staff,electricians, gas technicians, climate control, drain cleaningetc.

• Set-up and installation of internet connections + IT support

• Emergency Services (Locksmith, drains etc.)

• Arrangement of gas inspections for gas certificates

More

• Car management (MOT inspections, tax and car insurance)

• Secretarial services, such as translations, sending/receiving faxes etc.

• Meet & greet your family members and guests

• Update and info on new technical equipment available

• Update and info on special local events

• 24 hour help and emergency line for you and your guests

• Management of property deadlines (insurance, gas certificates, fire-extinguishers etc.)

We promise to maintain the highest level of service and


that we and our friendly staff will be taking best care of your


property and to assist you in any way possible.

Management Works offer a comprehensive start up service for new property owners, this includes:

• All utility contracts to be prepared, checked and arranged (Electricity, Water, Gas, Telephone, Internet etc.)

• Equipping the properties (Kitchen utensils, bed linen + towels,
  
  
  electric equipment, furniture, alarm systems, installation of safes,
  
  
  pool heating + air conditioning etc.)

• Advise on specific and general issues (Where to buy furniture, decoration, importing cars, activities, technical equipment, Safety
  
  
  systems etc.)

• Future running cost estimate

• Arranging of transport of furniture to Portugal

• Supply of furniture item lists

• Recommendation and arrangement of all necessary safety fittings (fire-extinguisher, 1^st aid kit, fire-blanket, fire alarm etc.)

Management Works believe that


their unparalleled level of service offerings will give you peace of


freedom and will help you and your guests and family to enjoy your


property stress-free.

If you wish to rent out your villa or apartment, they can offer you the following services:

• Maid and laundryservice

• Collection of damage deposits

• Pre and post inspection of the property

• Monitoring rental clients

• Marketing of the property

• Supervision and control of availability

• Concierge Services (see next page)

Children

• Babysitter Service (English, German, French)

• Cot, High Chair, Baby Equipment, Toy + Games Rental

• Play station hire including games

• Arrangement of swimming instructor to come to the property

• Arrangement and booking of children club facilities

• Arrangement of children (birthday) parties incl. entertainment and bouncy castles

Housekeeping

• Butler Service (to stay partly or permanent at the property during the stay)

• Maid Service (available at any time, including weekends)

• Laundry Service (with pick-up and delivery to the property)

• Ironing Service (with pick-up and delivery to the property)

Relaxing

• Health and Beauty: Arrangement of in-house massages, manicures, pedicures etc. , Yoga instructor, Personal trainer

• Arrangement of spa bookings

• DVD (Film and equipment) rental service (with pick-up and delivery to the property)

• Newspaper Service (e.g. Sunday Times / Irish Independent delivered to property on Sunday or daily delivery)

Sport

• Golf bookings and/or arrangements of private coaching

• Tennis bookings and/or arrangements of private coaches & group coaching

• Water sports (including day tours on motorboats, yachts)

• Bicycle, scooter, motorbike or quad-bike hire

• Horse Riding

Food

• Food Packs + Shopping Service (either pre-arranged or free choice)

• In-house Catering (Arrangement of in-house chef's and waiters with
  
  
  choice of existing menus/suggestions or as per customers wish)

• Personal restaurant recommendations and bookings

• Luxurious goods brought to your property: Champagne, red and white wine, caviar, port wine, cigars, whisky etc.

Work away from home

• Secretarial/PA Services (Travel arrangements, faxes etc.)

• IT and internet support

Amenities

• Holiday Starter Kits (Sun Lotion, Pool Toys, Bath Towels etc)

• Car-Hire (best prices and luxurious cars, delivery to property)
  
  

• Information and bookings on local events

• Flower Service (delivery to third parties + delivery and arrangements at property)

• Taxi and limousine bookings

• Helicopter + private jet bookings

• Luxury yacht charters

24 hour help and emergency line

Management Works will be happy visit your property for a full consultation after which a marketing proposal will be offered on the services requested.




So if you are looking for a property management company in the Algarve, contact Management Works.

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Moving Doesn't Have to Be Horrible

If you were to ask 100 people what their thoughts where on moving I'm sure that 90% would say that it is chaotic, stressful and not much fun, wouldn't you agree!!

Well in the last 10 months I have moved country 3 times and lived in 4 different houses, sounds insane, I know, we could give gypsies a run for their money.

We have both said that for sure this will be our last time for at least several years to come.

However one positive that does come from moving is the accomplishment, when you are moving you have to have a system. The best and most efficient system, makes for more of a stress-free move.I have found that it is best to pack everything at once, set aside a day or even 2 days just for packing. Its wise to label the boxes on the top and sides, this will save you time when unpacking at your destination.

Make sure you get several quotes from shipping and removal companies as they can differ considerable form company to company. Ill give you an example, over the last 2 weeks I have called 5 companies, 4 of which have guesstimated the size of the load, with only one company making the effort to actually measure the size of all the items. The company who made the effort, not only where they the cheapest (as they knew the exact size), but the most professional. They also have explained in great depth the route to which the container will take, but to also reassured me that my items will be well looked after and showed me how they would be packed.

For me the last 10 months not only have had to manage the removal of all my household objects but the transport of 2 cats and a bull terrier. My animals seem to be more well travelled than most Brits. Its not that I have wanted to put them through the ordeals on purpose, its just consequences in life have forced me to do so, thats another story!!

What are the reasons I'm telling you this, its because, I will feature my removal company from Limassol on my new website, if you are in the same situation and need help or advice, you can email me or alternatively see if any the services we provide will be helpful to what your needs are.

I will keep you posted on how it all goes, but I will also post any other negative or positive thoughts I have.

Take a look at the site and enjoy, we are launching on the 1st November 2008.

Lucy Manynard

Chief Executive Jigsaw Overseas

Lucy@jigsawoverseas.com

www.jigsawoverseas.com

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