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The old Pinel scheme
The Pinel law replaced the Duflot scheme on 1 September 2014. Linked to a rental investment in new and old properties, it provides a tax…
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- Property news
How to maximise the purchase price of your house?
When selling their house, owners want to ensure they get the best price for it. For their part, buyers obviously want to get the best deal…
- Heritage
Château de Versailles for sale: France must shore up its coffers
For several years, the French state has begun selling part of its property portfolio with the aim of reducing public debt. This would be an…
- Property news
British rush to the French countryside
The French property market is attracting increasing numbers of foreign investors. Indeed, the fall in the euro and the decline in prices…
- Property news
Energy transition: which new heating method should you choose?
A study published in 2015 by Coénove presents a ranking of the most competitive energy renovation solutions for heating.
- Sextant France
Choosing the right estate agent to sell well: a critical step
Too many sellers still do not take the estate agent selection stage seriously and it remains a minor priority for many of them.
- Property news
10 signs your house is overvalued
If you wish to sell your property, it is crucial that the property is at market price from the outset. This is in fact the most common…
- Home improvement
Top 5 of the best kitchen designers and decorators for your future kitchen
Your sales compromise has been signed, the appointment for the final deed is scheduled, it is now high time to prepare all these small…
- Property news
In Britain, half a million property owners are millionaires
Rising property prices have doubled the number of millionaire property owners over the past 3 years, with more than half of them in London.…
- Heritage
Real Estate and Energy Performance of Dwellings
A survey concerning the French and their concern towards the energy performance of dwellings was carried out.
- Property news
Become the owner of your water mill!
It is time to realise your wildest dream: becoming the owner of your water mill in Brittany.
- Property news
Property price difference between London and Paris
The price difference for older properties, particularly in luxury property, is growing between London and Paris. This encourages buying in…
- Events
A generous Chinese boss invites his employees to France
This rich Chinese billionaire has decided to bring 6,400 of his employees to France. This short trip lasting a few days starting in Paris…
- Heritage
Fort de Brégançon: the alternative to Camp David?
The very old Fort de Brégançon, which would be an alternative to Camp David, recently opened its doors to the public. From now on, it will…
- Property news
The problem of 'ghost apartments' in capital cities
The problem of vacant properties, also known as 'ghost apartments', arises not only in Paris but in almost all of the most famous and…
- Property news
A mortgage is renegotiated in 50% of cases
66% of French people who signed a mortgage have tried to negotiate the borrowing rate or are considering doing so…
- Property news
To let: Churchill's bunker in London
Transport for London (TFL) has put up for let a former underground station now abandoned: Down Street Station.
- Property news
Borrowers favour the older properties and await the new
After a February month in line with property market take-off forecasts, March is looking promising, for lenders and borrowers alike.
- Events
France takes revenge for the 'Battle of Waterloo'
France takes revenge for the 'Battle of Waterloo' with the rejection of the creation of a commemorative coin.
- Events
St Patrick's Day is also celebrated in France
St Patrick's Day is celebrated on 17 March by the Irish to honour Saint Patrick, a missionary who greatly contributed to converting Ireland…
- Property news
Tips for making the most of your second home
France has the highest number of second homes in Europe. Despite falling prices, maintenance costs for a second home amount to between 4…
- Home improvement
Colombage Houses
Colombage houses, a true architectural gem and historical heritage, are present in different French regions.
- Our advice
Property: Does the Zero-Interest Loan Apply to You?
Since the beginning of 2015, certain properties can be purchased using a zero-interest loan. 6,000 communes are affected in France.
