Did I manage to rent out my abandoned French property or was it all a waste of time?

[@aprilchambers-baird2117]

Glad you found renters with the skills and the will to continue your hard work. I'm sure the French house is very happy to have people live in it again.

[@maryjames7193]

They are lucky to live in that beautiful home. Your hard work has paid off.

[@MrNoncredo]

maybe in 1 or 2 years when the new renters have settled in, you could ask them if they do a video tour of the house and how they fixed it up, and then post it here on the channel

[@jimm8682]

We are glad you rented the house in France to a person that can finish it in exchange for 1st month rent. 😊 Perfect

[@lynnetteschneider5307]

Great for you and the renters. When we arrived in Canada from Germany we had a terrible time finding an apartment to rent. Fortunately a lady trusted us, we painted the apartment plus my husband who was a Mister Tischler built a new kitchen for her. She gave us 1 months free rent. It was a win win for both of us. So thank you for doing the same for your renters. Now back to Italy, onwards and upwards. Good Luck to you and your family, enjoy the journey.

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

This Canadian is grateful you found a kind landlord 🙏🏻

[@shannonbailey8201]

Happy to see the house rented. Income for your family. A home is better lived in. Rest and we will see you later.

[@fatimaa57946]

I'm glad you found good people to rent your house. Now they can create their own memories 🥰

[@frdmbe9258]

Your time and effort regarding the French home/house paid off, as your happy, the renters are happy. Priceless indeed, smile. Thx you for the tour of garden, house/cellar and I can imagine the 'stuffed' Volvo. Let's celebrate how useful and resourceful you truely are.

[@bellavita4048]

Hi glad you found good renters. Ask them to send a video after plaster and painting so we can see what it looks like. Cheers

[@trudychorney3226]

Well done, you! So glad you got tenants quickly. The wooden cow-shaped thingies in the barn are called stanchions, btw. I enjoy your channel so much and wish you and your lovely family well😊

[@magpie5710]

Your best camera work yet, nice and slow. House does look put together, ceiling especially looks great. Wonderful that the house is rented. Safe trip home.

[@leemalcolmson7852]

Loved the side quest, I hope the tenants work out well.

[@ln1902]

Ich find's super, dass du immer wie in einem Logbuch erzählst, wie der Weg (zb zwischen dem Haus in Frankreich und dem Haus in Italien) war, etc. - das macht es einfach so echt, gemütlich und nachvollziehbar

[@ln1902]

Thank you for the small history tour! Grüße

[@TAG993]

Smart move to rent out your home in France. Just hope they keep their end of the bargain with maintaining the property. The garden alone is a bear to maintain. I would give them a visit in six months to see their progress.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Good news having tenants do essential work you should get them to send video or pictures of work being done 😊

[@bosshog36]

Great news about the house in France 👍

[@DBurgg]

The stars aligned and the house in France will soon be a home again for two lucky people. Great effort in such a short time. A bit bittersweet, au revoir.

[@rmil4531]

You’ve been a total trooper. Thanks for sharing with us. What a great choice of renter, it will be lovely if they bring life to the village you loved so much. I look forward to the next chapter 😊for goodness sake rest and enjoy those little lads💕

[@sadjaxx]

I will miss seeing the house again. I will assume that you will not miss working on the house in the heat! Wow, they have already moved in?!!! They sound very keen and appreciative. Congratulations all around. Bet the boys miss the zipline tho.

[@sharonrobledo136]

❤ a happy ending nicely done

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

Must be a great relief to have new tenants installed in the house in France. I do hope that they will share the occasional update with us, I’m sure we all feel rather invested in this wonderful property now! xx

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

What a relief for you. I think the distance made it very hard for you and your family. I wish all the best to your tenants.

[@lindammoklahoma4205]

Merci - I so enjoyed this short video wrapping up your many intense hours of labor - a labor of love to restore your French property to the stage of making you feel its' cared for and ready for a renter. I know the young couple must be excited beyond words. I wish them well on their new adventure. -- I don't know why but I teared up a few times as you were walking through the house and the last filming as you were ready to drive away. Couldn't help but think maybe someday one of your sons will grow up and own the property, - wouldn't that be something.😊

[@sallyvegso5264]

It is a beautiful house. I wish the renters the best.

[@NancysBungalowLife]

Mission Accomplished!

[@melissamoore4339]

How awesome! I’m kinda sad we don’t get to see this renovation, but I’m glad you found a nice couple to rent it.

[@carolchisholm433]

Sounds like you found the perfect people to live in that beautiful house. 🎉

[@isabellevince5174]

Great result all round! Best of luck to the young couple. Thanks for sharing another interesting video.

[@georgesgohier484]

Great finale for a loved cottage. Glad you were able to find a tenant able to work with his hands and prepared to put in some sweat equity towards completing the house.....

[@patriciahadley2374]

You looked absolutely shattered in France, but the following morning, back in Italy, you looked as fresh as a rose. Lucky couple moving into that house. It's adorable and quirky with all those bits and pieces from different centuries. 👍👍👍

[@maurawhelan3530]

Such a sweet house! So charming. You did a wonderful job. Good luck to all going forward!

[@janicek6399]

You totally need a day off, SO glad the new residents in the French house will finish it and everyone is super happy!

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

Great that you rented the house out!

[@katbar6066]

You certainly like a challenge or two. Two very old properties with loads of character and tons of potential. They are both beautiful. Lucky the new Tenants in France can do the work for you.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Hi R & family. Boys growing up fast❤❤. Delighted you have renters in that wonderful house. Couldn’t believe you removed all that plaster from outside walls. All best🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pattiwhite9575]

I am so happy for a great ending. I am sure it will work out great for everyone. And you still have local friends that will keep an eye out for you and that property. You will still own a piece of France. Glad that is done for now and we all can get back to Italy home and all its needs.

[@sheilakethley5351]

An occupied house will be so much happier!

[@sharlettedavidson81]

I’m so glad somebody’s going to love it as much as you did❤

[@Sparrowdean]

Great result! I'm so glad for you, Ralph. Much respect to the young couple. I admire their courage in taking the house on. I hope the arrangement works out to your satisfaction.

[@cardozadenis]

Very good outcome for all involved and we get to see some good videos from Italy.

[@jamesgause9546]

A great investment for your future. Hopefully with long lasting tenants. The house has great potential and a handy man living there will be great, a win, win situation. All the best, M.

[@kellyprice1024]

Happy you found a renter. Maybe they will offer to buy. 🌸

[@LindaJones-ml7dr]

Great news for you so pleased for you. They are very lucky people to be living in such a beautiful house and garden xx

[@sandimcdougall2909]

So glad you found renters.

[@annehinchliffe7794]

What a great house with great potential. I can see it complete and it could be beautiful. We are constantly renovating our Victorian home and can always see the next project to make our home even better. Would love it if we can see the occasional photo or video of what is being done and what has been finished in your house? Obviously I love renovation vlogs and yours are very good. It is great seeing what one person can accomplish.

[@philipmenzies7087]

Great result with your tenants in France, must be a weight off your mind. Enjoy the Medievals in Pontremoli, it's a great occasion.

[@christine3358]

What great news about getting the house rented. Sure sounds like you found a great couple to take care of it.

[@SavingSweetWilliam]

Great deal all round! Well done

[@maeveskelly4686]

Delighted you got tenants for the house in France- that was quick!

[@PeterOlsen-c2u]

Good luck on packing !

[@bhudd154]

Wonderful….sounds like a win-win on your French property…..hopefully more improvements will be made to it as time goes on, which all of you will benefit from. Now you can concentrate more on your beautiful abode there in Italy. So enjoy your sharing these adventures with us! Best to you and your family!

[@TheBluebellMoon2]

Good news - big relief to have people living in the house. I’m sure they will enjoy it. Now you can move forward with Tuscany ❤️. Well done for sorting the garden out in this hot summer. 👏 France is always there for you. ☀️

[@cherbinsted2378]

I hope the renters work out well for you and I hope they forward pictures to you of their progress in the garden, which I hope you’ll share with us.

[@kathif8598]

The place looks great! You worked so hard. I hope they share some photos once they've finished their work and I hope you share the photos with us. Glad. you are taking a day off and will be enjoying the festivities in Italy. Well done!!!!

[@xaxmac1948]

Great to have such a good let for the St. Eulalie house!

[@jeanhawken4482]

Good outcome for a beautiful home

[@lfuentes4098]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey in France. I’m sad I won’t get to see the work there anymore. Please let us know updates if shared with you. I have a renter that shares pictures of the gardens when they bloom. Always nice to have a good caring tenant.

[@jmbpinto73]

If the tenants do a good work with plastering and painting, it will be a win-win. If not, you don't loose much because you had to do it anyway. The house with big garden will be great value for the young couple. I wish everything works out for the best! Now you can focus in Italia, because if you stretch your attention over several projects, none will be completed soon.

[@margarethughes3763]

You are a hard worker. Congratulations on your renter. Safe journey home. 😊

[@mathewhalpin]

I enjoyed the side quest in France and glade it had a happy ending.

[@johnoleary528]

Well you’ve certainly completed a lot of jobs. Delighted for you that you’ve found (hopefully) good tenants 😊

[@wendywilson9760]

Such a nice outcome. It will work out. A drive such as yours is very similar for us in Australia, thinking nothing of it. Drive from Adelaide to Melbourne for the weekend. Enjoy your Italian house now and looking forward to seeing your projects.

[@attract1234]

Really hope ,they be good tenants for you.

[@jerridavis6462]

Enjoyed from Texas!

[@janetstanland2015]

Off to Italy now, exciting 😊

[@corinnecoffrini8024]

That was a great 'side trip' to France. Congratulations on reaching your goal of getting the house fixed up and rented. Must feel great!!! You worked hard and deserved it!

[@suehall3298]

Brilliant news enjoy your time off see you in the next one👍🤗🍻 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

So glad you got the house rented out. Your hard work paid off. That's a big house for just a couple, they've got plenty of space to spread out. I touch wood it all works out the way you want and they finish off the decoration etc.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Ok good sound back… congratulations on renting the house.

[@marilynwade9448]

Looks like there was a bread oven at one time. It's a wonderful property

[@NotUselessYet]

It was

[@annereidy7981]

Bon chance, hope it works out well for all and that your new renters find this lovely house and village welcoming!

[@ajones8699]

Good luck with your rental.

[@attract1234]

You chill out and rest, enjoy your family ,friends in Italy. Happy hols

[@richardtaylor7199]

Great job.

[@go4lowcost652]

Wow, the house in France is a large house with all the basement rooms and large side and backyard!!! Good luck with the renters...

[@maxinepearce4909]

You deserve your day off, enjoy.

[@loknica91]

Bravo za mladi par koji se odlucio da zavrsi posao i zivi u prelepoj kuci i okruzenju kao sto je ova u Francuskoj ❤ Bilo bi sjajno kada bi oni napravili svoj kanal na yt kako bismo mogli da nastavimo da gledamo kako ova kica dobija final touches ❤ Bravo za svaki trud, bravo za celu porodicu 😊 Pozdrav iz Srbije 😊

[@Blueberryblues513]

So happy for you that you found renters and that they are handy people. That was kismet. I had to laugh when you said you would take a day off! Haha. You need a week. But I don't think you could sit still that long and would be up and down fixing and rebuilding. Sounds terrific being back in Italy. We had our trip to Italy planned but it was cancelled last minute, my husband had to have emergency surgery. He is ok now and we are planning to go back asap. Enjoy your time there. Xo

[@NotUselessYet]

Oh no! Italy can always be postponed, nothing ever changes here! Xo

[@carolwoodward6141]

Good morning from Virginia 🇺🇸

[@sallymoffit3751]

So glad that's behind you

[@cherylmcnair5594]

Well done, and the best of luck with your new tenants. A young couple, how sweet. You and your family have a lovely time in Italy ❤ 😊

[@mariagillinson8527]

One less property to worry about.

[@myfathersdaughter324]

From an ex landlord, please make sure you get a property manager involved to make sure your lovely home is well taken care of. Not all tenants are good tenants. I hope everything works out for you ok 🙏

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

I would be tempted to sell it and just have one less thing to worry about.

[@TimFenton-dx4xe]

Excellent thanks 🎉🎉🎉

[@minimoog4236]

Noticed the Ferrari in its natural home- on the back of a recovery truck.

[@Briochepepites]

If the tenants know the French laws you’ve opened yourself up to all sorts of problems.

[@NotUselessYet]

We’ve adapted the contract and everything will be just fine I’m sure

[@Hide_and_silk]

Def a risk. The presbytery in our village (just down the road) was let to tenants on a long-term let. It took two years to get them out after they had paid zero rent and run up utility bills. Long-term letting in France is definitely high risk....the law is on the side of tenants, not landlords.

[@Hide_and_silk]

I'm guessing no "assurance loyer impayé" if you rented directly to tenants...?

[@timwaddell6356]

Have your new renters send pictures of their work as they go along and update us when you receive the photos!

[@daynight4902]

BEST

[@mariagillinson8527]

Maybe you need to buy a roof rack… you always seem to be moving stuff. Safe travels.

[@suzzane.notsusan.1078]

Is that ivy on the house? If it is you should take it down it will start to grow in between the stone and brak it apart

[@Happyladybug143]

❤👍❤👍❤️🇩🇪

[@aussieangela]

If that house was in Australia you wouldn’t be allowed to rent it out in that condition. It would have a HIA order slapped on it. Very strict here with rental property minimum standards even though we are in a rental crisis with lack of housing & sky rocketing rents.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Ohh no sound

[@CalleStreet-ym1jp]

Out of interest Rafe what is the process for becoming a landlord and renting out your house in France? It is getting very bureaucratic now here in Scotland which is why a lot of landlords are selling up.

[@NotUselessYet]

Well, let’s put it this way, it could be very bureaucratic, it depends on how much faith you have in each other…

[@mariagillinson8527]

What happens in France if renters don’t pay their rent?

[@Hide_and_silk]

You've got pretty much zero recourse, and it's extremely hard to evict. It can take years to get them out, and you can be €1,000s out of pocket plus dealing with the damage they've left. The law is absolutely on the side of tenants in France. It's strongly advised to go through an agency and take out assurance loyer impayé - the insurance conditions usually require agency vetting, etc.

[@NotUselessYet]

The law is on the side of the tenants in most developed countries, but France still has some Napoleonic laws! It makes sense to take the time to talk to the people and find out about their work situation and so on. The insurance policies are a huge scam, they are prohibitively expensive and accept almost no candidates that don't have perfect references and haven't changes jobs in 10 years; fine in Paris but elsewhere a disaster. If people don't pay in villages with any sense of community, they don't end up staying long...

[@mariagillinson8527]

@@NotUselessYet side of the tenants here in toronto Canada and can take up to a year and half to get a non paying tenant out. Many landlords don’t want to have rental properties anymore.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Not sure why your sound keep going off

[@helenhelps9619]

🔨🔨

[@francesnash5872]

🥰🐝💪🏻