May 18, 2023 | French Living
Buying a property in France is an exciting endeavour, whether it’s a charming cottage in the countryside or a chic apartment in Paris. However, before you finalise the sale and purchase agreement, it’s crucial to conduct a building survey to assess the...
May 15, 2023 | French Living
Having a professional building survey conducted is a critical milestone on the path towards buying your dream French property. A chartered building surveyor will carry out a completely impartial assessment of the property before the sale and purchase agreement has...
Apr 28, 2023 | French Living
If you’re considering a property purchase in the South of France, you may be wondering when you should get a property survey conducted. While this will of course depend on the specific circumstances of your property purchase, in general, it’s in your best interests to...
Apr 17, 2023 | French Living
No matter if you intend to buy a French property to live in or rent out for the tourist trade, the most sensible thing you can do is organise a building survey from a reputed chartered building surveyor with experience living and operating in the country. ...
Mar 24, 2023 | French Living
If you’re considering buying a property in the South of France, be it an apartment, a town house, or an older building, one option you may be weighing up is the potential of taking on a property as a renovation project. While embarking on a house renovation is...
Mar 10, 2023 | French Living
Buying a property in France is the ultimate dream for many who picture their retirement years sipping fine wines on their sunny terrace, perhaps overlooking a glorious countryside filled with lavender fields, or a beach with gentle waves and golden sand. ...
Mar 2, 2023 | French Living
France is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations to retire to in Europe. Indeed, according to a recent study, there are currently 150,000 Britons living in France, making it the second most popular European country for UK nationals (second only to Spain)....
Feb 24, 2023 | French Living
Whilst many overseas buyers will be familiar with ensuring a building survey is conducted by a professional chartered surveyor before purchasing a property, many first-time purchasers are surprised to learn that there is no such tradition in France. Indeed, there is...
Jan 23, 2023 | French Living
Getting a mortgage agreed and having your offer accepted on your dream home in the South of France is very exciting indeed. However, before you sign anything, it’s imperative that you a commission a property survey from an experienced and qualified professional....
Jan 13, 2023 | French Living
If you think you’ve found your dream home in the South of France, an important question will no doubt spring to mind – do I need a property survey, and, if so, which one? There are indeed three main types of building survey report you can commission as a...
