{"id":64,"date":"2026-03-03T08:40:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlottebemyguest.ddev.site\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2026-08-18T17:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T16:19:07","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.charlottebemyguest.com\/en\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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how I work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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My work adapts to each project and its stage.<\/p>\n

In practice, this may include:<\/p>\n

Helping clients search and evaluate properties \u2014 understanding not only their price, but also their constraints and long-term potential.<\/p>\n

Coordinating architects, engineers and local professionals so ideas remain realistic and feasible.<\/p>\n

Being present during construction, ensuring that decisions remain consistent with the client\u2019s initial intention.<\/p>\n

Clients may choose one phase. Or several. Or the full journey from search to completion.<\/p>\n

Before we begin, we align on scope, priorities, timeline and budget \u2014 ensuring a transparent and well-defined process from the start.<\/p>\n

My fees are organised by phase and reflect the level of coordination and involvement required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What matters is that the process feels clear, coherent <\/em>and carefully guided.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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PHASE 1<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Property search & Due diligence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If we are searching for a property, we evaluate it thoroughly \u2014 not only aesthetically, but technically and administratively, together with trusted local professionals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Scope typically includes:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Identification and screening of suitable properties<\/li>
  • Preliminary planning and development potential assessment<\/li>
  • Review of legal and planning documentation<\/li>
  • Liaison with real estate agents, lawyers, and technical consultants<\/li>
  • Identification of key risks, constraints, and opportunities<\/li>
  • Coordination of technical and planning due diligence<\/li>
  • Site visits and property evaluation<\/li>
  • Client reporting and recommendations prior to acquisition<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Fees vary depending on the complexity of the property, ranging from straightforward assets with complete documentation to development opportunities, ruins, or properties requiring more in-depth investigation and due diligence prior to acquisition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    PHASE 2<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Design & Permit Management<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    If we move into design and permits, I ensure alignment between the vision, architects and technical teams, while navigating administrative and structural requirements. I can also contribute creative direction and spatial ideas throughout the process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Scope typically includes:<\/strong><\/p>

    • Coordination of architects and consultants<\/li>
    • Design development oversight<\/li>
    • Planning and permit application management<\/li>
    • Liaison with local authorities<\/li>
    • Client reporting and project coordination<\/li>
    • Monitoring of key project milestones through permit approval<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Fees are structured according to project complexity and the level of creative, technical, and coordination involvement required ; existing villa renovation, ruin redevelopment project, or new build villa (land and permit management).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Construction Follow-up & Coordination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      During construction, I remain the main local contact \u2014 monitoring progress, facilitating discussions, proposing solutions, and providing regular updates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Scope typically includes:<\/strong><\/p>

      • Site visits and progress monitoring<\/li>
      • Coordination with contractors and consultants<\/li>
      • Review of project milestones and construction progress<\/li>
      • Identifying issues that require special attention and tracking their resolution<\/li>
      • Client reporting with photos and progress updates<\/li>
      • Monitoring of timelines and key deliverables<\/li>
      • Assistance with decision-making during construction<\/li>
      • Liaison between client, contractor, and design team<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Fees are offered on a monthly basis and adjusted according to the level of site involvement required:<\/p>

        • Project duration<\/li>
        • Contractor performance and responsiveness<\/li>
        • Frequency of site visits required<\/li>
        • Level of client support and reporting requested<\/li><\/ul>
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          • One site visit per month, progress review and reporting.<\/li>
          • Regular site monitoring, coordination and reporting.<\/li>
          • Active project oversight for absentee owners, including frequent coordination and detailed reporting.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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            The quality of partnership matters more to me than the quantity of projects.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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