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Usury rate: what risk for the property market?
Since the beginning of the year and the rise in mortgage rates, difficulties have been experienced by a large number of buyers seeking a bank willing to grant…
Summer Heat: How to Preserve Your Home and Comfort?
The forecasts are unequivocal and discomfort is already being felt: our summers are set to become increasingly hot and extreme heatwaves, more frequent. The…
Why install an alarm at home?
The national observatory of crime and criminal justice responses (ONDRP) states that a burglary occurs in France every 90 seconds. However, this is not an…
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 government is…
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 year at a rate of 1%…
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 necessary funds may be…
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 such as stocks.…
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 private landlords. This…
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 legal person.…
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 making certain…
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 property of a rather unique…
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 exception and the war…
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 is question of easing…
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 these, particularly…
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 the media and in…
Real estate and ecology: one no longer goes without the other!
It is impossible to ignore the information: willingly or unwillingly, owners of residential property in France will participate in the collective effort to…
Investing together: everything you need to know about the civil property company (SCI)
With property prices continuing to rise, it is not always straightforward to have the necessary funds or income for a property investment on one's own.…
Borrower insurance: how to protect yourself well while limiting costs?
When taking out a mortgage, the lending institution will systematically require the simultaneous subscription of borrower insurance, although this is not…
Real Estate of Tomorrow: 3 Major Changes Ahead
While real estate is one of the most stable sectors, it must nonetheless adapt to our evolving needs. This is how our living spaces have expanded and our…
Rent Control: Soon the Norm for Major Cities?
With rent control coming into force in Lyon and Villeurbanne on 1st November 2021, it is worth examining this practice set to spread rapidly across other major…
How to negotiate effectively with your individual house builder
Building one's house is generally a once-in-a-lifetime undertaking. While the acquisition of an existing property is quick and offers the security of being…
How to correctly define the location of your next property purchase
In property matters, many professionals will tell you that 3 criteria are paramount for the majority of buyers searching for a property: location, location…
Property sale: what surveys need to be carried out?
If selling a property is on the agenda, you are no doubt aware that certain steps need to be taken, including preparing a complete file for the notary,…
Focus on the new multi-year works plan imposed on co-ownerships
The multi-year works plan is a new obligation resulting from the promulgation in August 2021 of the Climate and Resilience Act, which originates from the work…