French real estate news

Can I (really) sign a "bon de visite"?

Feel free to sign “bons de visite” as they are not a commitment on your part – they’re only useful for listing agents.

Should I use a lawyer instead of a notaire?

Both avocats and notaires are “lawyers” in France but while both have significant training in French law and can offer legal advice,...

Who pays the agent's fee?

In the end, the buyer’s foots the bill – but it’s the seller who pays for the service!

The psychology of how climate change affects real estate

Climate change's unavoidable effects are having an impact on real estate buyers - small and mostly psychologic at this stage.

Why do French listings never provide the address?

To understand why French listings don’t ever provide the address, take the time to read the following - or what the video: Only a small...

Are prices really falling? Read about these cities where they continue to rise

Read in Les Echos, by Anne-Sophie Vion, 2nd January 2024 Le Havre, in Seine-Maritime, takes the lead in the group of 50 largest cities in...

The Economist explains why prices haven’t fallen yet (IMHO works for France too)

Real estate prices have brushed off higher rates. Can that last? […] All this [price resilience and some price hikes] has taken most...

French real estate: falling prices but not everywhere, opportunities for cash buyers

No crash, but a trend reversal - into a buyers' market After years of euphoria, at this moment towards the end of 2023, real estate in...

“Overpriced – (and in all likelihood) will stay as a listing for years”

Some agents have no problem taking on properties at ridiculous prices – because they don’t care if they sell. That’s highly...