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How do I estimate the value of my rural home in France?

The market for older properties can be complex

Home sale in France annulled as visible faults not stressed at viewing

The estate agent should have informed buyers of issues even if they were clearly noticeable, court rules

How do I release equity from my French property?

There are various loans available in France which look partially to the value of a property as security

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France’s property market sees greatest fall in sales for 50 years

The number of non new-build homes being sold dropped by 22% year-on-year in 2023

Tips for negotiating down house prices in France

In a buyer’s market, you may be able to negotiate harder on certain fees and property prices. Here are three tips to help

Less than €500,000: five bargain chateaux for sale in France

These impressive properties do not always cost a king’s ransom - and not all need heavy renovation

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

A new report has recommended the government intervene to lower the average estate agent fee of 5.78% to the European average of around 4%

Estate agents in France defend ‘too high’ commission fees

The response follows a competition authority report suggesting the government find ways to lower fees to European average

Five French property updates: undeclared extensions, slowing market

We also look at how hundreds of refunds are due over issues with grants for environmentally-friendly upgrades to homes

Fake ads ‘attack’ on second homes in Brittany, flat owners’ legal fees

Our weekly round-up of property news in France

Hundreds of estate agents in France are breaking the law

A new report highlights the dishonest tactics used by many estate agents in France, including continuing to display listings for properties which have been sold

Time to sell not buy property in France advise majority of notaires

Rising mortgage rates and predictions of a slow decline in property prices are among the likely reasons

French property: Fixed-price estate agent could save clients €16,000

New firms are shaking up the market and offering deals for buyers – but expect fees to rise in future

Is it cheaper to sell French property with a notaire or estate agent?

We look at how commissions work for both

Britons rush to buy in France before full impact of Brexit

One estate agent said ‘the phones have not stopped ringing’ as Britons look to buy property in France before the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31

France is a nation of home owners

Statistics reveal the French love to own homes

Property prices hit new record in Paris

Average price of an apartment in the capital now more than €9,000/m2 - and all 20 arrondissements have seen rises

Why 2016 is perfect time to buy into French dream

The president of France’s largest federation of estate agents, Jean-François Buet, tells Connexion why 2016 is set to be so special for house hunters from Britain

Property selling times fall but prices rise

Estate agents say sales are being completed slightly quicker

Estate agents

How do I estimate the value of my rural home in France?

Home sale in France annulled as visible faults not stressed at viewing

How do I release equity from my French property?

France’s property market sees greatest fall in sales for 50 years

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Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

EES: What are next steps for EU’s new digital border checks?

Where is snow now expected in France this week?

Why bank cards are changing in France

14 recent and upcoming changes for living in France

Tips for negotiating down house prices in France

Less than €500,000: five bargain chateaux for sale in France

France’s sky-high estate agent fees: What reform is being proposed?

Estate agents in France defend ‘too high’ commission fees

Five French property updates: undeclared extensions, slowing market

Fake ads ‘attack’ on second homes in Brittany, flat owners’ legal fees

Hundreds of estate agents in France are breaking the law

Time to sell not buy property in France advise majority of notaires

French property: Fixed-price estate agent could save clients €16,000

Is it cheaper to sell French property with a notaire or estate agent?

French property: Buyers paying estate agent fees could save cash

Online estate agents in France widen horizons for house-hunters

French estate agents fight to keep house viewing in lockdown

Britons rush to buy in France before full impact of Brexit

3,000 estate agents in France face closure

Estate agent wins fee case

Who pays estate agent’s fees in France?

Selling property myself after mandate with agent

Price property well and it could sell in 60 days

France is a nation of home owners

Property prices hit new record in Paris

Why 2016 is perfect time to buy into French dream

Property selling times fall but prices rise