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...

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

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...

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

An increasing number of estate agents now refuse to accept new listings when price demands are too high. It’s about time - but it won’t...

A very interesting and well researched article about the facts that the concept of notaires in France very solid - but that not all...

The process for buying a property in France is the same for non-EU nationals as it is for those inside the EU, and indeed, for French...

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The legal fees and taxes in connection with purchase are not inconsiderable, so you need to ensure you budget for them in the total...

When buying a property in France you may be lucky enough to have an estate agent and/or lawyer that speaks good English, but if not there...

It’s buying time! The spring marks the unofficial start of the 2018 property buying season in the UK and abroad. If you’re heading to any...

« Improving your French property does not always increase its value, so choose what to do with care, » says chartered surveyor, John...

Pricing info: Notaires de France Pricing info: De particulier à particulier Pricing info: Meilleurs Agents Stamp duty estimate: Notaires...

Mortgage specialist • BNP Paribas International Buyers, Audrey Fauvette, 06 6401 9905 Money transfers & forex • IFX, Archie & Linda...

In Uzège • Uzès Property Finder, Pierre Guillery, 06 8434 8992 In the South of France • If you want to open up your horizons to other...

Despite many similarities, there are significant cultural differences between France and the anglophone countries. This list covers the...

From your set budget, you need to work out your true, realistic budget. You need to take into account all the things that traditional...

Property buying comes with far more emotional weight than any other investment we make. But while you can find “technical” advice,...

Once you have struck a verbal deal, you should confirm your offer in writing (and in French): Specifying all details of both sellers and...

Your TPM (“true purchase maximum”) will help you decide which properties to visit. Say your TPM is 410,000€. You can safely assume that...