Properties for sale in South West France. Immobilier Tarn, Aveyron and Tarn et Garonne.
Bedford - Bailey, formerly Bedford - Ritchie
About Us
Paul Bedford : co-founder of Bedford-Ritchie now Bedford-Bailey based in Cordes-sur-Ciel. Paul has been in Cordes-sur-Ciel for over 20 years, where he lived whilst working in the City. He has 4 children who have all been eductated in the region.
Delphine Salingardes : Director and owner of the Head Office, Résidences 81 based in Albi. Delphine studied law before taking over her family's agency.
Laurette Bailey : consultant, has worked many years in the property market for French and English managed agencies. She arrived in France in 1980, has two grown-up children both educated to university level in Albi. Laurette also deals with house management including seasonal lettings.
Alexandra Bailey : qualified solicitor, joined the company in 2010, helping us run the business and deals with the administration side of things. She is perfectly bilingual English/French and looks forward to arranging your appointments with Paul or Laurette.
- Bedford - Bailey, appointed by Résidences 81
- Our role
- Our commitment
- Why are we different?
- Buyer or seller?
Bedford - Bailey, appointed by Résidences 81
The Headquarters of our business are in the city of Albi, with a second operational office in Cordes Sur Ciel in the Tarn. We are registered members of FNAIM and have full professional indemnity insurance to protect both buyers and sellers.
View from our offices in St. Jean up to Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Tarn
Our role
We believe that we have a reputation for honesty and offering impartial advice. Our job is to listen to you and understand your needs, as well as to advise you and help you every step of the way in finding or selling your property.
Our commitment
Our aim is to make your search for a property or your sale as smooth and pleasurable as possible. We can also advise you about banks, mortgages, currency exchange, notaires, insurance agents, schools, doctors, dentists - even where to play golf. After all, your search is not just about choosing a house or even a new home - it is about helping you to reach a purchasing decision which we trust will endure and make you very happy to have chosen the Tarn.
Why are we different?
- We find that the key to a relaxed yet efficient time spent for you, is in the meticulous planning by us.
- We take time to listen, to interpret your needs and to ensure that we follow your ‘brief’ as closely as possible.
- We have all heard stories of asking for, say, “a restored cottage with pool” and ending up being taken to a fallen down ruin! We understand that there is nothing more frustrating than wasting half a day seeing houses that an agent would have known was wrong for you had he only listened.
- We know our properties – we specialise in rural properties from classic stone country houses to village hideaways.
- We work hard to ensure that the homes we propose represent good properties, fairly priced and likely to appeal to our clients.
- In preparation for your visit, we can arrange accommodation locally in hotels, chambres d'hôtes or gîtes. Please see the links page for extra information.
Buyer or seller?
- The same level of commitment is made to vendors and purchasers alike - we passionately believe in offering a top-quality service to all our clients.
- Should you be a vendor, we will endeavour to give you honest, straightforward advice - not only about your property, but also about the marketplace in general.
- We have an active marketing strategy and ensure that you are kept up-to-date with our progress.
- In addition, after each visit we report back to you with the potential purchaser's comments.
