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residence affaires · AGEN
September reset: fresh momentum for your property plans
After the summer break, September is when routines resume — and change. A first home, a rental investment or a holiday house: how to turn a summer’s thinking into a plan you can act on.
maison de ville · ORBEC
residence seniors · LIMOGES
House in Saint-Rémy: 2026 buying guide — market, neighbourhoods
Prices, neighbourhoods and tax for buying a house in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 2026. Practical guide for buyers.
36-hectare estate with its charming 17th-century manor house, nestled in the heart of the Périgord Vert natural park.
Former farmhouse nestled in the heart of a green and preserved nature, in the Périgord vert.
Mortgage rates in 2026: stabilisation rather than upheaval, why now is the right time to buy
The question of borrowing rates remains central for all those considering a property project in 2026. After the sharp rise observed between 2022 and 2023, the credit market has entered a more peaceful phase. Rather than a new wave of increase or a spectacular fall, the signals are converging today towards a progressive stabilisation of rates.
For stone and renovation enthusiasts – 149 m² stone house – 3,651 m² plot of land
RENTAL INVESTMENT – LE BARCARES – Odalys Le Lotus Blanc Tourist Residence – 8.92% return
Top 10 of the most frightening houses (or perfect for a Halloween party)
Each autumn, leaves fall, days grow shorter, and old houses reveal a rather particular charm. At Sextant, our agents criss-cross France to uncover unique properties, sometimes atypical, often steeped in history. For Halloween, they've selected...
RENTAL INVESTMENT – VALENCE - Cerise Valence Residence *** - 6.08% return.
RENTAL INVESTMENT – VALENCE - Cerise Residence Valence - 6.99% return.
DPE 2026 Reform: What Will Change for Property Buyers and Sellers
From 1st January 2026, the calculation method for the Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) is changing. This reform will improve the rating of many properties, particularly those heated by electricity. As a prospective buyer or seller, it is important to understand these changes to better estimate a property's value and make informed decisions.
15 minutes from Bordeaux , an exceptional setting for this 8-hectare estate with 3 houses
35 minutes from Bordeaux, charming property.1.5 hectares with beautiful residence and outbuildings
Property and EPC: new rules from 1st January 2025
From 1st January 2025, a new key step has been taken in the fight against energy-inefficient properties. It is now forbidden to rent a property rated G in the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This measure forms part of a series of reforms aimed at improving the energy efficiency of housing and addressing climate challenges.
maison · AMBOISE
RENTAL INVESTMENT – YZEURE – Obeo Senior Residence Les Jardins du Danube – 7.46% return
Airbnb and new regulations: an opportunity for prospective buyers!
The new regulations on Airbnb-type properties now impose strict energy requirements, notably the obligation to have a DPE rated at least F from 2025. For many owners, these constraints could mark a turning point, encouraging them to sell their...
50 minutes from Bordeaux, near Cadillac, 38 -hectare property with beautiful house and outbuildings
RENTAL INVESTMENT – TROUVILLE-SUR-MER – SOWELL HOTELS Le Beach Tourist Residence - 5.05% return
Prepare for your property return: opportunities not to be missed this autumn
The return to school is approaching, and with it, a key period for realising your property projects. Whether you are actively searching for a new property or simply gathering information, autumn has historically been favourable for the French property market. This is the ideal time to consider your next investments or purchase your future home.
Large modern house and two bungalows in Périgord Noir
An exceptional complex in the heart of the Périgord Noir
Changes to MaPrimeRénov' from 15 May 2024: Easing of Single-Measure Work Grants
From 15 May 2024, MaPrimeRénov', the energy renovation aid scheme for housing, undergoes significant changes that should interest all property owners and buyers. Sextant, your estate agency, presents these changes to enable you to...
19th-century farmhouse
In an exceptional natural setting a farmhouse to restore
Sextant Live: buying and renovating a flat in a co-ownership property
The Sextant Live on Energy Renovation within co-ownership properties with Gabriel Perrin-Brunier from the France Rénov' network, Thibault Guérin-Cotret, Property Lawyer and Pierre-Luc Naud, Success Manager.
House in the Vézère valley, Périgord.
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Bordeaux – Les Estudines Student Residence Bordeaux - 4.53% return
Energy renovation: your Sextant estate agent can help you!
If the topic of energy renovation is on everyone's lips, it's because it addresses a real societal issue, from several angles: the renovation of an aging housing stock, the provision of comfort or even satisfactory health conditions within homes, adaptation to climate change and the reduction of our energy consumption.
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Saint-Herblain – Appart'City Classic Nantes Saint Herblain Business Residence - 6.9% return
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Marseille – StayCity Business and Tourist Residence - Marseille Old Port Centre - 7.04% return
Energy renovation: a major challenge for some French regions
Energy renovation, a cornerstone of the ecological transition, presents major and increasingly pressing challenges in France. Faced with climate challenges and the objectives set by the government, this dynamic is intensifying. Discover which regions are most impacted by this…
Two houses, a swimming pool, a building plot and strong rental potential
QUIMPER - HOUSE 120 M² - TERRE NOIRE DISTRICT -
Renovating your home yourself: really a good idea?
When a property renovation project arises, it can be tempting to proceed on your own, to save money. However, it is essential to understand the concrete risks associated with such a project carried out by a non-building expert, and why it may be...
Charming 3 bedrooms property located 15 minutes south of Vendôme
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Vanves – Adagio Access Vanves Porte de Chatillon Business Residence - 6.52% return
10 Unmissable Visits to Brittany
Land of legends, culture and breathtaking landscapes, Brittany fascinates and draws visitors. With its rich history, preserved traditions and stunning natural panoramas, this French region offers a diverse and unforgettable range of experiences. We invite you to discover...
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Vanves – Adagio Access Vanves Porte de Chatillon Business Residence - 6,53% return
Period property with terrace and garden.
Property: new-build in crisis, but prices continue to rise
The new-build construction market raises as many questions as the older properties market, in the unprecedented situation we have been experiencing for approximately 18 months. The rise in interest rates deprives buyers of a budget often essential to completing a purchase in new-build, except that prices for this type of property continue to rise, whereas the older properties market is stabilising or even reducing its price level slightly for now.
Building plot of approximately 1 300 m² with an amazing view.
FINISTERE (29) - QUIMPER - STANGALA - HOUSE 60 M²
Buying a Terraced House: Is It a Good Idea?
If you are searching for your future home, the question has certainly crossed your mind: will you exclude terraced houses from your search, or include them? The answer is not so obvious, and while everyone tends to prefer a detached house, budgetary or thermal reasons, for example, give the terraced house certain qualities that should not be overlooked.
5-bedroom family house + office – Briec-de-l’Odet (29510)
A few minutes from BERGERAC, beautiful house
DossierFacile makes life easier for tenants and landlords!
For a landlord, finding a tenant is often an uphill battle while a tenant, faced with strong rental demand, often struggles to find the ideal property. To secure this process as much as possible and save time for everyone,...
RENTAL INVESTMENT – LA GRANDE-MOTTE – Residence Belambra Club Presqu'ile du Ponant**** - 6.12% profitability
6.07 HECTARES: A PROPERTY THAT HAS BECOME RARE ON THE MARKET
Government housing plan: review of key measures
Since the beginning of 2022, the property market has been experiencing certain difficulties. Professionals in the sector are sounding the alarm and private individuals are wondering about the possibilities of realising their life projects. It should be noted that for the time being and if the number of transactions completed is slowing somewhat, the level of activity remains nevertheless close to the record years and the forecasts remain optimistic.
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Soubise – Le Vige Nursing Home Residence – 5.88% return
RENTAL INVESTMENT – GRENOBLE – Adagio Grenoble Centre Business Residence - 6.52% return
Property renovation: properly replacing your joinery
Joinery elements, whether in a house or flat, are key components that significantly impact the sense of wellbeing within a property, as well as its technical quality and the security it provides. When selecting new ones, the decision requires careful thought...
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Chateauneuf-les-Martigues – Les Jardins de Valtrede Assisted Living Residence - 6.58% return
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Nampcel – Les Jardins de Nampcel Assisted Living Residence - 6.56% return
Tax: declare your property assets by 30 June!
The requirement for each taxpayer to declare all property assets they own is a new measure introduced in 2023. By 30 June at the latest, all owners must complete the process online. At the end of April, the tax authority indicated it had received a declaration for 14 million properties, out of approximately 70 million held in the country.
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Nampcel – Les Jardins de Nampcel Assisted Living Residence - 6.56% return
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Nampcel – Les Jardins de Nampcel Assisted Living Residence - 6.56% return
Mortgage loans: government wants to ease lending conditions
Recent changes in the property market raise the very serious question of the options available in the short and long term for households wishing to purchase property. Not only limited by the loss of purchasing power linked to rising interest rates, they are increasingly hitting against...
RENTAL INVESTMENT – Carquefou – Cap West Business Residence - Carquefou Belle Etoile - 7.06% return
VILLA T2 35 M². FURNISHED. TERRACE. CAR PARK.
The Feast of Herod: a stone painting, with 3D effect!
You are probably accustomed to admiring paintings and sculptures, but have you ever contemplated the marriage of the two, a stone painting representing a scene worthy of the great masterworks? You can fill this potential gap thanks to the Lille-based painter Jean-Baptiste…
VILLA T2 35 M². FURNISHED. TERRACE. CAR PARK.
VILLA T2 35 M². FURNISHED. TERRACE. CAR PARK.
Energy audit: mandatory since 1st April!
If you have a property to sell, you should be aware that for any agreement signed since 1st April 2023, you may be required to have an energy audit carried out. In the same way as the energy performance certificate (EPC), you will be asked to engage a certified professional and provide the notary and buyer with all relevant information.
Apartment with views of the Albères massif
VILLA T2 35 M². FURNISHED. TERRACE. CAR PARK.
Property: adapting your purchase project to the evolving rates!
The property market has been subject to over a year of unprecedented change, with mortgage rates significantly up again after several decades of decline, a usury rate that adapts step by step and not always quickly enough, and credit applications from many households being refused, due to increasingly restrictive bank assessment criteria.
Character Stone House with mediterranean feel – Near Golf
Villa with Pool and Panoramic Countryside Views, 5 km from Eymet
Stone property with pool, jacuzzi and independent annexe
Charming Stone Hamlet Property with 3 Independent Homes
Modern Home with Countryside Setting, 3 bedrooms, enclosed garden
Elegant Period Home with Private Garden in the Heart of Eymet
Charming Country Home with private pool and mature garden
WALK TO EVERYTHING, PRIVATE GARDEN –, 4 BEDROOMS , DIRECT TRAIN TO BORDEAUX
Village property with 4 bedrooms and enclosed garden
Cournon-d'Auvergne, building land 437 m2, free of any builders
COURNON-D’AUVERGNE – 135 M² – PARCELLE 580 M² – EMPLACEMENT À FORTE VISIBILITÉ
maison de village · ARDES
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