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Property: everything that changed on 1st July 2022
July always brings its share of new developments and this year, the property sector is particularly affected. Through various measures, the…
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Property market: what impact does the rise in borrowing rates have?
The trend has been confirmed since the start of 2022: interest rates on loans have risen significantly. As we write, a loan granted last…
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Château de Bridoire, or how to spend a wonderful day in the Dordogne
In the mind of the tourist, the Dordogne is above all synonymous with the Black Périgord and rambling through the Five Castles Valley,…
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Mortgage: how to (properly) use a graduated repayment loan?
When a property project emerges within a household, the primary concern (and sometimes the main obstacle) will be financing it. The…
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Dance at the Bal du Moulin de la Galette thanks to Renoir!
Any visitor to the Musée d'Orsay suddenly taken with the desire for a crowd bath need only immerse themselves in contemplation of the Bal…
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How to protect yourself against the risks of buy-to-let investment?
Among the various ways to build wealth, real estate is still seen as a safe haven compared to the risks involved in financial investments…
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Property Purchase: 10 Reasons to Choose Older Properties!
If you are planning to acquire a property, you will certainly have considered the possibility of buying new. Building or buying off-plan as…
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Commercial premises for sale: how to convert it into a home?
Shortage of properties, excessively high prices, desire for an atypical home, etc.: there are many reasons why a property buyer might view…
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Loc'avantages : you can submit your application!
As part of reducing inequalities and combating poor housing, the government is continuing its efforts by rewarding the efforts made by…
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Le Vaucluse in 10 Steps, for a Dream Provençal Stay!
There's no better way to feel on holiday than the chirping of cicadas! While they wonderfully accompany the evening aperitif, they do not…
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Everything you need to know about the property title
A document of capital importance, the property title confers a legal right to a property and attests to its possession by a natural or…
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Selling a rented property: what are the rules?
Any letting landlord may wish to sell their property, for various reasons: investing elsewhere or retrieving cash most often. The impact…
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Selling your house: what to expect from a good estate agent?
A person with a minimum of knowledge on the subject may decide to proceed alone with selling their property. However, there is the risk of…
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Exceptional properties: a lost and found hamlet, for sale with Sextant
It is relatively common to have atypical properties in one's portfolio, but this time one of our agents has been mandated to sell a…
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Ukraine war: what consequences for the French property market?
The current geopolitical context has consequences for most areas of our lives, even if they are not immediately obvious. Property is no…
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Haussmann the Architect: A Visionary Who Transformed Paris
In 1853, Prince-President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte tasked architect Georges Eugène Haussmann with making Paris the most beautiful city in…
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Chartres: an artistic weekend in 8 steps!
You will certainly know Chartres for its famous cathedral, a gleaming emblem of Gothic art. If it alone justifies your visit to the city,…
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Mortgage credit: new rules to facilitate borrowing
On 17 February, Parliament definitively adopted a bill somewhat changing the situation for borrowers with a property project. While there…
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Things to Do in Dordogne: 10 Must-See Activities
Dordogne is a highly sought-after tourist destination, and this is no accident. This region, and particularly the Périgord Noir where we…
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Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a tourist wonder near Paris
In Seine-et-Marne, less than 50 kilometres from the capital, you will find a castle whose certain features are capable of rival Versailles.…
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Property purchase: how to plan for later life?
In terms of property purchase, as with all our choices, there is no accounting for taste. And that's a good thing! It allows atypical or…
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Buy-to-let landlord: how to guarantee rent is paid on time?
While property investment remains the most reliable over time, it is not without risks when accompanied by letting. Vacancy is one of…
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Housing: which work allows energy savings?
The energy efficiency renovation of French housing is on the minds of all homeowners currently and also generates much discussion, both in…
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Escapade in the Vosges: 10 unmissable places!
The Vosges department offers a diversity of landscapes and activities to delight everyone in every season. From skiing in winter to summer…
