Did you know ? My core real estate competency is that I am a property finder. You should know that a property finder (or buyer's agent in...

It takes, sometimes years! I’ve observed that most people who contact me, subscribe to my newsletter, or engage on Facebook are at...

I want to explain again why you need your own agent (or why I think you do!) House hunting in France can be overwhelming, especially...

The most pressing question: there is a method! " We love Provence, we are thinking of exploring the lake Geneva area, we’ve been told we...

We have asked questions to our subscribers. Here are the answers. Thank you all for taking the time to complete our survey about...

What's a PLU? How is the French system organised? French planning is characterized by a centralized framework, but with a local...

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...

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...

A customised marketing strategy is not possible for your property... Let me explain why you should not expect listing agents to organise...

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...