Buyer who changed mind on French property purchase handed €37,000 bill The final sum owed was decided in court
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
practical 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
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
French estate agents fight to keep house viewing in lockdown A new campaign is calling on authorities to enable main home viewings to continue despite lockdown as ‘having a place to live’ is ‘absolute necessity’
Price property well and it could sell in 60 days Claims that properties in Paris sell within an average of 41 days ring hollow for many sellers in rural France who have spent several months with little interest in their 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
