The River Seine cuts straight through the centre of Paris, from east to west, dividing the city into two halves. While these halves lie to the north and south of the river, they’ve commonly come to be known as the Left bank and the Right Bank - the Left Bank to the South, the Right [...]
Reckon you’ve worked out the perfect budget for your dream appartment in Paris? As you might expect, it’s not always that simple - read on for a list of the hidden costs that anyone looking to buy property in Paris should consider before taking the plunge…
Agency Fees
Agency fees are ususally included in the price [...]
Once you’ve found your dream Paris appartment - and had your offer accepted by the vendor - you’ll need to hire a notaire to complete the purchase process on your behalf.
Notaires are independant professionals trained and qualified in the legal and financial aspects of french property sales. They are the only professionals qualified to oversee [...]
If you’re about to buy property in Paris you might reasonably expect the purchase process to last a minimum two months from offer to completion. The whole process begins and ends with two contracts: the compromis, drawn up after you make an offer, and the acte de vente which completes the sale.
Once your offer is [...]
If you’re trying to buy property in Paris, it’s essential that you find a good agent – and build a good working relationship with them. Unlike so many of their counterparts in Britain and America, French estate agents command great respect in society, and are often highly valued by the communities they serve.
It’s certainly a [...]
