France is the most-visited country in the world, attracting around 90 million tourists a year before the pandemic put the brakes on international travel.

Having worked as a South of France property surveyor for over three decades, I’ve come to learn all the reasons people fall in love with the region and want to relocate here. Some are attracted to the beaches and endless stretches of beautiful coastline.

To say that 2020 was a turbulent year would be the understatement of the century so far. However, despite the global pandemic and multiple lockdowns causing disruption to practically every industry, France’s property market has remained resilient.

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There are many reasons why France is one of the most visited countries in the world. There’s the food, the wine, the art, history and culture. There’s the rolling countryside, the lavender fields, the towering mountains and the sandy beaches. And to top it all off, there’s the weather – and South of France weather in particular is the very best the country has to offer.

As a South of France property surveyor, one of the questions first-time overseas buyers most commonly ask is – what additional fees can I expect when buying a house in the South of France?
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Planning a visit to the French Riviera? Want to soak up some culture on the way? The South of France is home to some of Europe’s very best art museums, featuring world-class collections from the world’s greatest artists.  read more

St. Tropez in the South of France is about as “local” as it gets for a town with such a glamourous reputation. In fact, with a population of fewer than 5,000 people, St. Tropez is more like a village than a town – but a village drenched in glitz, sunshine and luxury.
 
Originally a quaint fishing village, St. Tropez is now world-renowned as a seaside resort – and a firm favourite with celebrities and VIPs. Yachts, exclusive clubs and extravagant eateries of course spring to mind when we think of St. Tropez – yet it retains an air of authenticity and a relaxingly calm atmosphere that anyone visiting the South of France simply must experience. read more

In the market for a new property purchase in the French Riviera? A South of France property surveyor will be your most trusted friend. 
 
Having the unbiased assistance and support of a professional South of France property surveyor will deliver peace of mind and help you feel confident that the new home you’re looking to purchase abroad, is as beautiful and secure on the inside as it appears on the outside. read more

Looking for golden sands, chilled cocktails, elegant sunbeds and plenty of glitz and glamour as you relax by the sea? There’s no place like the South of France for beach clubs – glamorous, decadent, and dripping in luxury.
 
There are options in abundance in this glorious part of the world – and your friendly South of France property surveyor is here to help you make the right one.
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Buying a property in the South of France is a fantastic opportunity to make your overseas dreams become a reality.

However, there are a number of things that need careful consideration, and having the building professionally surveyed by a South of France property surveyor before purchase is most certainly one of them.
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