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After the summer break, September is when routines resume — and change. A first home, a rental investment or a holiday house: how to turn a summer’s thinking into a plan you can act on.
Prices, neighbourhoods and tax for buying a house in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 2026. Practical guide for buyers.
The question of borrowing rates remains central for all those considering a property project in 2026. After the sharp rise observed between…
Each autumn, leaves fall, days grow shorter, and old houses reveal a rather particular charm. At Sextant, our agents criss-cross France to…
From 1st January 2026, the calculation method for the Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) is changing. This reform will improve the rating…
From 1st January 2025, a new key step has been taken in the fight against energy-inefficient properties. It is now forbidden to rent a…
The new regulations on Airbnb-type properties now impose strict energy requirements, notably the obligation to have a DPE rated at least F…
The return to school is approaching, and with it, a key period for realising your property projects. Whether you are actively searching for…
From 15 May 2024, MaPrimeRénov', the energy renovation aid scheme for housing, undergoes significant changes that should interest all…
The Sextant Live on Energy Renovation within co-ownership properties with Gabriel Perrin-Brunier from the France Rénov' network, Thibault…
Energy renovation, a cornerstone of the ecological transition, presents major and increasingly pressing challenges in France. Faced with…
When a property renovation project arises, it can be tempting to proceed on your own, to save money. However, it is essential to understand…
Land of legends, culture and breathtaking landscapes, Brittany fascinates and draws visitors. With its rich history, preserved traditions…
If the topic of energy renovation is on everyone's lips, it's because it addresses a real societal issue, from several angles: the…
The new-build construction market raises as many questions as the older properties market, in the unprecedented situation we have been…
If you are searching for your future home, the question has certainly crossed your mind: will you exclude terraced houses from your search,…
Since the beginning of 2022, the property market has been experiencing certain difficulties. Professionals in the sector are sounding the…
For a landlord, finding a tenant is often an uphill battle while a tenant, faced with strong rental demand, often struggles to find the…
Joinery elements, whether in a house or flat, are key components that significantly impact the sense of wellbeing within a property, as…
The requirement for each taxpayer to declare all property assets they own is a new measure introduced in 2023. By 30 June at the latest,…
Recent changes in the property market raise the very serious question of the options available in the short and long term for households…
You are probably accustomed to admiring paintings and sculptures, but have you ever contemplated the marriage of the two, a stone painting…
The property market has been subject to over a year of unprecedented change, with mortgage rates significantly up again after several…
If you have a property to sell, you should be aware that for any agreement signed since 1st April 2023, you may be required to have an…
