• Why You Should Hire a Local Land Surveyor in the South of France
    Aug
    2022
    03
    2022 / Aug / 03

    Why You Should Hire a Local Land Surveyor in the South of France

    Congratulations! After months of property hunting, you’ve finally found your dream home in the South of France. It’s beautiful. It’s perfect. It’s just what you always dreamed it would be… Or is it? The truth is, no matter where you purchase property in the world, you can never be 100% certain it’s all it’s cracked up to be (or whether it’s cracking up at all|) until you’ve had a structural survey of the building. What’s more, you need to be sure where the property boundaries are, so you know what’s yours and what’s not – and for that, you need a local land surveyor.

     

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  • Can You Have a Building Survey in Southern France
    Jul
    2022
    11
    2022 / Jul / 11

    Can You Have a Building Survey in Southern France?

    Anyone from the UK thinking of buying a property in the South of France will likely be familiar with the process of having a building survey conducted prior to purchase. As such, many overseas buyers are surprised to learn that building surveys in France are simply not the done thing. Indeed, there is no such profession as a building surveyor in France.

     

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  • Estate Management in Southern France
    Jun
    2022
    30
    2022 / Jun / 30

    What Is Estate Management in Southern France?

    Owning property to let out to tourists in the South of France can be a great investment. It’s also a lot of work. Every French holiday home needs proper attention and care, and there are important things to consider such as routine maintenance and administrative work. To make your life considerably easier, you need estate management for your properties in the South of France.

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  • Top Tips from the Best Property Professionals in France
    Jun
    2022
    17
    2022 / Jun / 17

    4 Top Tips from the Best Property Professionals in France

    Whether you’re looking for a French holiday home, wondering about renting property in France long-term, or considering a permanent move to this beautiful country, house hunting in France should be an exciting experience – not a frustrating one. However, many overseas buyers find navigating the French property market with all its laws and customs something of a challenge.

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  • Questions to Ask When Buying a House in France
    May
    2022
    25
    2022 / May / 25

    14 Essential Questions to Ask When Buying a House in France

    Knowing what questions to ask when buying a house in France is crucial when it comes to deciding whether a particular French property is right for you or not.

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  • What Type of House Survey Do You Need in the South of France
    May
    2022
    13
    2022 / May / 13

    What Type of House Survey Do You Need in the South of France?

    If you’re considering buying a property in France, then having a house survey conducted before you commit to the purchase process is one of the most sensible things you can do.

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  • Houses To Buy In France Under 50 000
    May
    2022
    02
    2022 / May / 02

    How to Find Houses to Buy in France Under €50,000

    Looking for some bargain French property? Just like anywhere in the world, there is some brilliant cheap property in France if you know where to look for it. Though it is of course true that many houses to buy in France under €50,000 will require renovation – others are ready for you to move in right away.

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  • Why is rural property in France so cheap
    Apr
    2022
    12
    2022 / Apr / 12

    Why Is Rural Property in France so Cheap?

    Why is rural property in France so cheap?

     

    Well, historically, it’s been for the same reasons that keep property prices in rural areas low in any country. Local populations in the countryside tend to be smaller, meaning there is less demand for available properties, which keeps prices down.

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  • Matrimonial House Valuation
    Apr
    2022
    01
    2022 / Apr / 01

    Matrimonial House Valuation: What You Need to Know

    If you are getting divorced or dissolving a civil partnership and share a matrimonial home, one of the most important financial decisions you may face is what happens to the property. A matrimonial house valuation will give you a true and impartial view of the true value of the property to help you with this decision.

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  • pitfalls of buying property in france
    Apr
    2022
    01
    2022 / Apr / 01

    How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying Property in France

    As with any big purchase, there are certain pitfalls of buying property in France which buyers must learn to avoid.

     

    While the house buying process in France is no more complicated than it is in comparable countries – the market is well regulated, and most sales go through without a hitch – there are nonetheless some basic precautions an overseas house buyer should take in order to avoid problems arising.

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