Pierre GuilleryOct 113 min readHow solid is this house? About "hidden defects" in FranceAssess property condition through mandatory diagnostics and optional surveys. Let me explain how to assess the condition of a property...
Pierre GuilleryNov 7, 20172 min readDifficult exerciseNo statistics leads to unrealistic prices It is very difficult to value properties in France. The main reason is that there simply isn’t...
Pierre GuilleryNov 6, 20173 min readA suggested valuation methodOr you can embark on your own valuation. This is how we do it. The approach is analytical at first: Surfaces: Ask for a floor plan, or...
Pierre GuilleryNov 5, 20171 min readHow solid is that house?Diagnostics as a starting point At the time of the sale, as required by law, the lead, asbestos, termites, gas, electricity and energy...
Pierre GuilleryNov 3, 20172 min readProtection against hidden defectsVices cachés are hidden or “latent” defects of which the buyer was unaware when he agreed to buy, and which affect the anticipated use of...
Pierre GuilleryOct 30, 20172 min readFAQ about valuationIs there a “best time in the year” to search for a house? Not really. It is true that some unclear reasons some sellers will take their...