Urban Form
WELCOME TO URBAN FORM
We offer Property Services for Your Second home in Languedoc-Roussillon
Safety first
As a second home owner in Southern France, hiring a property management service can be essential to protect your investment and ensure your home remains in excellent condition. Here are the main reasons why property management is important
Security and Risk Management
- Squatter Prevention: France has strict squatters’ rights, making it difficult to remove illegal occupants. Regular property checks and alarm systems can help deter trespassers.
- Burglary Protection: Second homes are often targeted by thieves. Property managers can secure the home, check alarms, and monitor security systems.
- Vandalism & Trespassing: Unoccupied homes can attract vandals, especially in rural areas.
Emergency Response & Repairs
- Storm & Flood Damage: The French Riviera and other areas are prone to storms and heavy rains. Property managers can check for damage and coordinate repairs.
- Heating & Electrical Failures: Power outages, boiler malfunctions, or heating system failures need to be fixed before they become major issues.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that a professional is taking care of your second home allows you to enjoy it without stress. You can arrive anytime without worrying about maintenance, repairs, or security issues.
Regular Maintenance & Inspections
- Leaks & Water Damage: Even minor leaks can lead to costly damage if left unchecked.
- Mold & Humidity Control: Mediterranean climates can cause mold issues if ventilation isn't maintained.
- Roof & Gutter Maintenance: Storms and heavy rain can lead to clogged gutters, damaged tiles, or roof leaks.
- Pool & Garden Maintenance: Regular upkeep is essential to avoid algae in pools and overgrown gardens that attract pests.
Administration & Legal Compliance
- Local Regulations & Taxes: Property managers can ensure compliance with local laws, pay property taxes, and handle rental permits if applicable.
- Insurance & Claims Management: If an issue arises, they can document damage and assist with insurance claims.
Property Due Diligence & Risk Assessment Service
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Structural Integrity: Inspecting walls, roofs, foundations, and signs of dampness or subsidence.
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Utilities & Systems: Checking water, heating, and sewage systems.
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Renovation & Hidden Costs: Identifying potential renovation needs and estimating costs.
2. Market & Value Assessment
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Comparable Sales Analysis: Checking recent sales of similar properties in the area.
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Future Market Trends: Assessing potential for appreciation based on local market trends
3. Risk & Legal Assessment
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Squatter Risk: Evaluating vacancy risks and necessary security measures.
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Flood & Environmental Risks: Checking if the property is in a flood zone, wildfire risk area, or subject to coastal erosion.
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Local Zoning & Regulations: Ensuring compliance with construction, renovation, or rental laws.
Services Offered
Our Services
This is Us
Our property management company provides comprehensive services for homeowners and
second home investors in Southern France, particularly in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales regions.
Owner of Urban Form, Ulf Björk, has17 years of experience as a Real Estate broker (which includes the services that a French Notaire does) and expertise in House Inspections and Preservation.
Our goal is to become the trusted partner for maintaining and enhancing property value, while offering peace of mind to property owners. We aim to deliver tailored, high-quality Property Management solutions to both local and international clients.
We don’t pretend to know it all, but with our local contacts and language skills we can find a solution for you no matter what the issue with your French property. We believe that no job is too small … and no project too large.
From clogged drain pipes to finding professionals that can be relied upon. We will follow the whole process and help you through it. We are by your side in France to help you, and we respect that every one of our clients has different needs.
And if You haven´t found Your dream home in the South of France yet – we can help You house hunting and do inspections that expose pros and cons with the properties You are interested in.
References
Excellent job securing the foundation for a fence in our garden, after a storm tore it down.
Johan F, Argelès-sur-Mer
Thanks to the ingenuity of Urban Form we had our old gate adjusted and fixed very cost efficiently. We are so happy!
Jacqueline B-D, Argelès-sur-Mer
Thanks to Urban Forms wide network, we got help from a subcontractor to fix a construction hazard in our apartment.
Fredrik J, Perpignan