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Transport innovation to boost the second home market
France is at the forefront of high technology. The famous French Tech! The proof is this week at CES in Las Vegas (the global gathering for consumer…
The myth of overly high agency fees
Real estate professionals agree on many points in 2017. Beginning with the importance of technology to remain competitive, particularly mobile internet and…
The impact of autonomous vehicles for real estate
A futuristic title for an article that is no less so. When Henry Ford launched the mass production of cars in 1907, he expected a wave. This was the case, the…
The 3 Essential Points for Successfully Selling or Buying Property in France
If you have more than one property transaction to your name, the regulations may have changed since. Indeed, these have evolved significantly in recent years,…
The inherent risk of simple mandates
The simple mandate appears attractive at first glance. Indeed, it does not bind the seller too much, so they feel more free in their actions.
Connected objects, a windfall for your energy bill
Impossible to escape the web's new darling! 'Internet Of Things' or IoT for the more savvy among you. What's that? Tools connected to the internet that can…
Everything you need to know to optimise your property transaction
A property project is generally the most significant investment that a couple of private individuals have the opportunity to make together.
10 tips for successfully buying a new-build property
According to recent statistics, the number of new-build construction starts appears to be picking up again, according to data published on the website of the…
Have you checked your property tax? Take stock now!
The new school year brings many things, including the swirling dance of taxes. That's why we've produced a comprehensive review on this topic. The Sextant team…
The questions that really matter when purchasing property
Whether it's your first purchase or the next, you certainly have many criteria on your checklist? Perhaps too many, in fact?
French buyers favour the Atlantic coast for their second homes
For the first time in 7 years, secondary residence purchases in France are picking up gently. Since spring, there has been an upturn in the property market.…
The impact of remote work and liberal professions on your property
Remote work, a connected society phenomenon? An increasing number of companies in France have given their employees the green light to work from home. And that…
Top 5 Parisian districts favoured by first-time buyers
With economic policies supporting mortgages for first-time buyers, such as the PTZ+ (Zero-Rate Loan), this year appears to be the perfect time to invest. We…
10 tips for selling your property quickly
Selling your home does not need to be a long and complex process. Indeed, at Sextant we list our properties on the market in under 24 hours. Thanks to our…
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 reduction of 12%, 18%…
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 possible. As sellers…
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 for French second…
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.
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 reason why a house does…
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. Over half a million…
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 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 the capital of…
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 sought-after capital…
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…