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...

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...

1,245 real estate agencies have closed shop in the last year Over the past 12 months, nearly 64,500 companies have closed their doors,...

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

If your home currency is the US dollar or the British pound, pay attention! When you're buying a house in a country that uses a currency...

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

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

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...

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

This as much an emotional issue as an analytical one. This is tricky subject! When you're the seller, the fee the buyer pays your agent...

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...

How far away does the "historic rebound" recorded by the real estate market at the end of the health crisis seem! [Boursorama] While the...

Some foreigners dreamed of living in Paris, and later they became disillusioned –because of the (hot) roofs. [From Challenges, 10 August...

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

When I first got involved in real estate in 2010, like 80% of people calling themselves “real estate agents”, I was just a commercial...

Here is a question I get a lot! Like a lot... It's a very legitimate question too, as it makes a lot of sense to rent before you buy. I...

House prices in France have dropped significantly, with a 7-8% decrease year-on-year in the first half of 2024, creating a 'buyers'...

Property portals serve as advertising platforms for listing agents, incredibly helpful for individuals searching for a house. Property...

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

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