The French rural property market is continuing its upwards trajectory which began this time last year in the middle of the pandemic. In 2020, despite Covid and lockdowns, estate agents in France sold a record number of houses in the…
When it comes to buying a property in France, an experienced, licensed property finder with contacts all over France makes finding your dream home so much easier. Nadia Jordan of The French Property Finders service in France explains how the best…
I was just reading the results of a survey where buyers were asked to list their top ten wish-list requirements for their dream house, and it struck me how achievable in France most of these ‘dreams’ actually are and not…
In London the conversation at social gatherings inevitably turns to house hunting frustrations. There’s always someone drowning their sorrows after just having been outbid by another buyer at the last minute. No surprise that the English adopted the satisfyingly resonant…
House hunting is an emotional experience. There’s nothing wrong with listening to your instincts, as long as you know how to avoid buying the wrong house in France. Keep in mind that the moment you start searching, all your fears,…
Sometimes I wonder how anyone manages to buy a house in this region without using a property finder (buyer’s agent). I’ve lived and worked here for many years, so know the agencies and the region inside out and still the…
In a buyer’s market, house hunters have the luxury of being picky. Most buyers in France currently don’t really want to take on renovation projects and as soon as they find something negative about a house they skip it and…
Where else but in France can you enjoy city elegance and superb skiing side by side? It would be hard to find a better example of such dual luxury than in the beautiful Pyrenees town of Bagnères de Luchon. You…
Most househunters’ ideas of a holiday bolt hole or permanent home in this sought-after part of France are very similar. No matter the budget. Almost all clients dream of lots of outside space and an idyllic countryside location with views….