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Property purchase: use your deposit sparingly!
Do you have a significant deposit for a property purchase? Keep in mind that retaining some of this sum may prove useful in future and that a substantial…
Property and ecology: the key developments of 2021
Focus on the new ecological measures aimed at limiting pollution emitted by French housing in 2021.
Interest rates 2021: new records ahead
Historically low rates in 2019 gave way in 2020 to uncertainty that penalised the property market. What will 2021 bring?
Private landlords and tenants: who pays what?
Are you considering rental property investment? The law sets out in detail the charges – and responsibilities – that you can pass on to your tenant, so don't…
Your property is not selling: what to do?
Weeks have passed since your property was listed online or with agencies and nothing is happening? Let us see if we can help.
Ma prime rénov' for all: scheme extended in 2021
The "Ma prime rénov'" scheme now encompasses all government grants for energy-efficient home improvements.
Moving to the countryside, truly a good idea?
Many French people have developed a desire to live in the countryside. But is leaving city centres a winning bet?
Has the health crisis changed our relationship with work?
The health crisis of 2020 has enabled a certain number of people to question their relationship with work. What are the impacts?
Unauthorized work in co-ownership: how to get it ratified?
Certain types of work require prior approval from the co-ownership. What should you do in the case of work that has not been authorised by the co-ownership?…
Mortgage borrowing after 60: what solutions?
According to common belief, it is not easy to borrow from a bank after 60. Yet solutions exist, read the guide!
Heating: new information to be provided by landlords
From the end of October, landlords will need to provide their tenants with a note on their heating and hot water consumption. Find out everything you need to…
The property market end 2020: a return to stability?
For many sectors and particularly property, the year 2020 has been a rollercoaster, both in terms of activity fluctuations and the uncertainties caused by the…
Mortgage application: giving yourself every chance
Before you even begin your search for the property of your dreams, take the time to ask yourself the right questions and prepare your approach thoroughly. The…
5 properties with a garden near Marseille for under €500,000
What if you chose not a house, but a flat with a garden? Here is a selection of 5 properties with a garden within one hour of Marseille and with a price under…
10 houses with gardens within 1 hour of Paris for under €400,000
Here is a selection of 10 houses within 1 hour's drive of Paris for under €400,000!
Energy renovation of your home: which grants to apply for?
Public policies encourage home energy renovation through several aid schemes. Overview of the main ones!
Property purchase: is a down payment essential?
A closer look at the role and importance of a personal down payment when purchasing property in the current economic climate...
Your property has been squatted: what recourse do you have?
A nightmare for owners, particularly those of modest means, squatting raises numerous questions about how to regain possession of one's property. Surprisingly,…
Acquiring a property in a seaside resort: at what price?
France has numerous coastlines lined with attractive towns where it is pleasant to spend a few days or even live. Here are some reference points to guide your…
Renting your property on airbnb: things to know!
Supplementary income or a genuine livelihood, renting a furnished property on airbnb can prove a winning financial bet. But before you begin, a certain amount…
The property sale agreement: can you change your mind?
You have just acquired or sold a property and after signing the famous agreement, a sudden thought strikes you! You have made a mistake! Don't panic, here are…
A sunny summer for the property market
Activity almost at a standstill and fears for the future: the first half of 2020 is unprecedented for the property market as for everyone. So much so that we…
Buying property before selling: a good idea?
If you are already a property owner, the sale of your property will condition your future purchase. This raises certain organisational questions, particularly…
Coronavirus health crisis: a recovery plan for the construction sector?
The impact of the coronavirus health crisis on the construction economy continues despite the end of the lockdown and the resumption of activity. A closer look…