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Do you want to run a gîte or a B&B?
Here are the main things to know and plan for, and a few hard truths Setting up and running a bed-and-breakfast or a gite in France can...
Pierre Guillery
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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My valuation method for your French property
Let me explain my method for valuing a property in France! Here is the analytical approach that I suggest you take to estimate the value...
Pierre Guillery
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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What agents never do – and why
A customised marketing strategy is not possible for your property... Let me explain why you should not expect listing agents to organise...
Pierre Guillery
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Sep 19, 20245 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Aug 23, 20245 min read
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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...
Pierre Guillery
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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