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Property purchase: how to invest wisely as a couple?
A property purchase within marriage naturally secures both buyers, but how to secure a property acquisition outside of marriage
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- Home improvement
Exterior renovations: when is a building permit required?
You own a property and are planning to make the most of your outside space. Whether you want to store your car and tools in a garage,…
- Heritage
Blois Castle, or the Renaissance of the Kings of France
Blois Castle is an essential history book for those curious about the history of the Kings of France.
- Heritage
The wonders of Montpellier, for a weekend!
Are you planning to stay in the sunny city of Montpellier? Discover the 8 places not to be missed.
- Leisure
La Victoire de Samothrace, largest sculpture in the Louvre!
Since 1884, visitors to the Louvre have been able to view at the top of the main staircase an imposing sculpture measuring 2.75 metres, or…
- Property news
Holiday rentals: how to avoid unpleasant surprises?
Holiday rentals can take many forms in France: holiday villages and other campsites, rural gites, furnished lets, villas or even private…
- Property news
How to properly put together your mortgage application?
Purchasing property can quickly become an uphill struggle if you are not well prepared and are not aware of the steps to follow,…
- Property news
Listing your house for rent: how to protect yourself from unpleasant surprises?
It is increasingly common for owners to take the initiative of renting out their own home to supplement their income. Whether it is a…
- Property news
2021 holidays: what trends for the French?
As was the case the previous year, 2021 marks a notable change in the behaviour of French and foreign tourists. Both the destination and…
- Property news
The Wedding at Cana: a banquet that challenges the conventions!
Commissioned in 1562 by a Benedictine monk from the San Giorgio Maggiore monastery in Venice, the painting The Wedding at Cana was…
- Property news
Securing your home during the holidays: the right precautions!
When you are away from your home for several days or even several weeks, concerns remain about possible incidents or burglaries. Simple…
- Property news
Is it better to rent or buy property in 2021?
Around 60% of French people today own their home: for the portion of the population currently renting, the question of acquiring property…
- Property news
Buying property: in Paris or in the outer suburbs?
The dream home can take various forms: tastes and colours... But for those looking to make a sensible and effective property investment in…
- Property news
How to detect hidden defects during a viewing?
When acquiring a property in the older housing stock, a discerning eye is essential: you purchase as seen and very few defects will allow…
- Interiors
Interior designer: how much does it cost?
A sense of decoration is not innate for everyone. To make your interior both cosy and functional, in chosen tones or themes, several skills…
- Property news
Obtaining a mortgage as an expatriate in the Covid-19 era
[Partner article] The property sector has proven resilient during the health crisis. Despite two lockdowns in 2020, the latest Economic…
- Heritage
Cheverny Castle, a treasure trove to admire
If you are planning a cultural stay in Sologne soon, the castles of Blois and Chambord will inevitably feature on your itinerary. A few…
- Property news
Property purchase: choose new or old?
Finding the ideal home is not an end in itself without a journey filled with questions. Financing, location and required floor area, but…
- Property news
Correctly estimating the value of your property for sale
On a highly competitive market, it is essential to follow certain rules to sell a property quickly. Among these, pricing positioning…
- Property news
Real Estate Brokerage: Why Sign a Mandate?
[Partner Article] You are about to embark on a real estate investment and wish to use a real estate broker? You will therefore probably…
- Heritage
Airbnb goes on a quest to the countryside!
The holiday rental platform Airbnb has suffered, like the entire tourism sector, from the health crisis linked to coronavirus. Far from…
- Our advice
Neighbourhood disputes: an overview of the rules
Anyone may have suffered from a neighbour who does not share the same views on various aspects of living together.
- Property news
How to Guarantee a Property Gain?
Becoming wealthy through a profitable property investment at resale is perhaps the most popular method to significantly increase one's…
- Property market
Sale of a Haussmann apartment with furnished attic rooms, dating from the 19th century
This is a particularly atypical property that has just come onto the Parisian real estate market: a Haussmann apartment with furnished…
