Testimonials and References
Mlle Gallard was of great assistance to me when I purchased a new build apartment in 2007. In a professional manner she guided me through the negotiation stage during our meetings with the notaire.
I was extremely pleased with the way that she handled every situation; it was her calm approach which helped me to deal with this stressful episode.
Rachel's determination when liaising with the builders and pushing for completion of the snagging list was admirable, as numerous phone calls and letters were required to proceed with the builders, plumbers and technicians involved.
She also helped me out with the translation and understanding of all documents, in particular where the co-ownership of the apartments and the syndicate were involved.
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend Mlle Rachel Gallard and her project management services and would be delighted if she chose to use this letter as a reference.
Linda S., apartment in Plesder (35)
To whom it may concern
Buying property in France with a young family can be a daunting experience with language and distance a barrier, so when attending a party with my little daughters Bella, Many discussions arose about buying in France, a lively conversation ensued with various contributions from do you buy to renovated, buy modern, off plan, or start from scratch, at this point the host at the party took me to his office located in his home to give me details of Rachel whom he personally recommended along with others business friends who had also benefited.
Our plan to locate desirable plot with a blank canvas to work with has largely being achieved by having someone of her calibre to take various meetings, involving us at all times with pictures, plans, correspondence to meet deadlines, only drawing on us at key times to attend meetings proved invaluable.
Our property due for completion later this year looks very exciting, with my wife and I looking forward to owning a beautiful home in a great location.
We highly recommend anyone looking for a French national with excellent English, along with good communication skills to secure her service's which are both reasonable and rewarding eliminating unnecessary expense later.
Don't hesitate.
Liam and Claire W., Jersey, project in Evran (22).
Miss Gallard has carried out organisational and interpreter works for our company's business activities in France for a number of years.
These have ranged from liaising with suppliers, to assisting with banking and government administrative matters, to attending in an interpreter capacity. Rachel has also assisted in my habitual property arranging for services and works to be carried out. She also strived to further my command of the French language during our meetings.
Rachel and Anglo French Communication have always attended to our matters professionally, promptly and efficiently. Contacting her by telephone, e-mail or Fax is very easy and her response is exceptionally quick, which is important to us. For meetings she presents herself well and arrives on time - something many French lack.
Our engagement of her services is very wide but we have never felt the need to require extensive billing details as we trust her billing which we feel reasonable and value for money.
We would have no reservations in recommending Rachel and Anglo French Communications' services.
Lance V. (Guernsey) - Managing Director
"Rachel's help in purchasing a house in Concarneau has been invaluable. Not only has she acted at all times with great professional expertise and competence, but it has often felt more like having a reliable French friend than just a translator. Whether that was expressed in making phone calls on our behalf to the Notaire, when it looked as if the purchase might unravel, or apparently arranging her life around our needs, it was good to know there was always someone at hand 'on our side'.
Best of all, perhaps, was that this was all done with great good humour, common sense, and understanding - even kindly tolerating my feeble attempts to speak French.
I would happily recommend her services to any one needing a translator in France.
(The Rev'd) Lionel Stock - 29 Concarneau"
I have known Rachel Gallard in a professional capacity for approximately 3 years.
During that period I have employed Rachel's business services in various ways. She has dealt with many difficult situations, on my behalf, because of language difficulties and French bureaucracy.
These have included sale and purchase of properties, land exchange and purchase, in addition to meetings mayors, solicitors and surveyors, etc. Apart from dealing with difficult complex problems, Rachel has always been available to assist me with everyday matters either by email or telephone.
I have always found her to be extremely friendly and polite. Rachel does not waste her time or your money. She gets straight to the "point" and deals with the problem quickly and efficiently.
Annette K (35)
We moved to France in April 2006 and met Rachel in the January before we relocated.
She has been invaluable in making our relocation to France as easy as possible and I am sure we would not have enjoyed the move as much, if we had not had her help and advice. When you move to another Country to have someone to assist in all the arrangements for electricity, insurance, medical registration etc it has been an invaluable service to us both.
She has definitely been our 'yellow pages' in the very best sense and her kindness and efficiency is something we would miss greatly.
Terry & Chris Hurrell - Plouasne.
Rachel assisted me after the death of my husband in France by accompanying me to two meetings with the Notaire.
She was tactful, discreet but firm in her approach and her assistance greatly appreciated. This was a very difficult situation owing to the unfortunate way our home had been purchased some fifteen years before, when we had had no assistance or translation and the Acte de Vente differed from the original Compromis de Vente which had been described to us. This resulted in inheritance problems.
How I wish we had had Rachel with us when we had signed that important document those years ago, as it would have avoided so many difficulties! I also look back to the many struggles we initially had with paperwork, electricity and rates let alone workmen and would have been so grateful for Rachel's help!
Her services would have saved a fortune.
A big thank you to Rachel for all her help.
Penny (22)