French real estate news

6 days ago2 min read

How much is that house worth? (#1)

Real estate valuation in France can be tricky. Here is who you could talk to. Valuing a private property in France can be challenging due...

Oct 184 min read

What are the costs of buying a French house?

Let me explain the actual costs you'll face when buying a house in France. Takeaway If you don’t like numbers and figures, just remember...

Oct 113 min read

How solid is this house? About "hidden defects" in France

Assess property condition through mandatory diagnostics and optional surveys. Let me explain how to assess the condition of a property...

Sep 274 min read

Should I use a notaire or an avocat?

In France, both notaires and avocats are legal professionals, but they have distinct roles and responsibilities. Both are highly...

Sep 195 min read

Be ready to negotiate your French house!

Let me explain how to conduct a purchase negotiation about an often “overpriced property”. First, let's be clear! "Overpriced" is a...

Sep 133 min read

Why do I need a notaire (and when)?

Let me explain what a notaire is and what they do – and also why you CANNOT avoid them even if you try! The role of notaire is pretty...

Sep 53 min read

Did you know that most French real estate agents aren't real agents?

Everybody talks about French real estate agents. But did you know that most of them aren’t licensed – and only commercial agents working...

Aug 235 min read

How to pick the "right" area in France for your future home

Let me tell you what I suggest you should do to pick the area where you are going to search for your new French house I spend a lot of...

Aug 62 min read

Here is why there is No address in French property listings

Have you ever wondered why French real estate agents NEVER provide the address in their listings? In a nutshell: too many agents chasing...

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