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...

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...

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...

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...

How to Conduct a Property Survey in France

If you’re considering buying a home in France, then having a building survey professionally conducted before purchase is one of the most sensible things you can do. The requirements for property surveys in France are quite different than they are in the UK or US, so...

English Speaking Surveyors in France: Your Hiring Guide

British buyers seeking their dream home in France can expect a heady mixture of excitement and trepidation as they begin their search for the perfect French property.   On the one hand there’s the thrill of peeling through listings and letting your imagination...