Sometimes a French property buyer may only have the opportunity to visit a French property on weekends for personal reasons, however, what we have learned over time is that buyers need to visit a property at different times of day and during different days of the week to have a clear idea of the activities in the neighbourhood that impact the value of the property. Maybe there is not much traffic on the weekends in front of the property but a lot during the weekdays. Before you request the free ebook below read what people are saying about ESREA France – some examples: Cynthia Sadler wrote ..read more

Before you request the free ebook below read what people are saying about ESREA France – some examples: Cynthia Sadler wrote ” I am so grateful to you for your help, and I have already spoken to friends who are planning to retire in France after their children graduate from college in 5 or 6 years, letting them know about the wonderful support that ESREA France will be able to provide when they start looking for a house to buy. You can be sure that I’ll be referring other friends who are thinking about relocation possibilities to you as I learn of that interest!I”   Tanya Coletz wrote “I ..read more

When you make an offer of a certain price before you have seen the diagnostic reports for a French property you could be making a mistake. The diagnostic reports could indicate to you any defects that could impact the value of a property. One agent we know working with his buyer made sure his buyer got the reports from the seller’s agent prior to making an offer. It turned out the reports showed the French house had asbestos in the walls of the living area of the home. This information was not in the advertisement and not mentioned by the seller’s agent during the visit but it definitely impa ..read more

  When you are thinking about buying real estate in France and you will purchase with a mortgage, you will want to consider the following. One Make sure the the portion of your income you use for your housing budget is comfortable and not too much so that you are not house rich and cash poor. Two You may wish to minimize your down payment to make sure you have enough money in your bank account to do any renovations after you move in. Always plan that the renovotion may cost more than you expect. Three Make sure that you have all the neccesary insurance on your French real estate and mort ..read more

Who is responsible for paying for the diagnostic reports on French residential real estate? According to the notaries of France website. As part of a sale of a residential French property, the cost of establishing the technical diagnostic file is the responsibility of the seller. However, the parties to the French property sale may agree to charge the purchaser the cost of these services. As part of a rental of a residential French property, the law provides that the technical diagnosis file is provided by the lessor, the person offering the French property for rent. It follows that it is est ..read more

As a French real estate owner you can consider the following options to help make your home more sustainable and potentially save money as well as reducing your carbon footprint. One Make sure your appliances are energy efficient. If it is not affordable to buy new you can also find in France stores that sell used appliances that maybe more efficient than what you currently own. Stores like ENVIE. Two Make sure you use high-quality insulation to keep your home cool in summer and reduce air conditioning costs and warm in winter to reduce heating costs. Check if there are any current French gov ..read more

    The simplest and least expensive way I have seen French property owners reduce the indoor temperature of their home when it is the heat of summer is that they close the shutters outside their windows and close the windows behind the shutters during the day. This prevents the sun rays from getting inside and heating the inside of the home. It also prevents the hot air from coming inside if you leave the windows open. In the evening time when the sun has set you will see the French people opening the shutters and windows to let inside the cooler evening air. Simple and practical a ..read more

Click the link below for the most recent French Real Estate Property Historical Pricing Trends. You will arrive at the English page on the Government of France website. The page shows historical trends in French real estate and property as of August 2023 Latest French property historical price trends in English click here Get the Free e book below today! Get your FREE copy today Request below via the sign up form. Just scroll down, add your email and click Subscribe This request also entitles you to our biweekly ezine and you can unsubscribe anytime. Videos/Free eGuide 10 Mistakes Made by Fr ..read more

If you are a French property owner and you would like to find a technician to perform the diagnostics neccesary for you to do to sell your home, you can use this French government government website. Note the site is in French. Of course, always do your own due dilligence before using a service provider. Before you request the free ebook below read what people are saying about ESREA France – some examples: Cynthia Sadler wrote ” I am so grateful to you for your help, and I have already spoken to friends who are planning to retire in France after their children graduate from college in 5 or 6 ..read more