The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France

Buying a house and making the move to France is not as complicated as it sometimes might seem but there are a few boxes that you need to tick if you want the process to be as stress-free as possible. Below is a very simple 10-step checklist to make sure . . . → Read More: The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France

The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

The French property market has had a bumpy ride in 2024 with high interest rates and tightened lending criteria making financing more difficult for buyers, significantly slowing market activity. As anyone who has been searching for property in southwest France over the last year will know, there has been a distinct lack . . . → Read More: The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

How to plan your property viewing trip to France

 

This is one of the busiest times of year for the property market in France so if you are planning to come and visit some potential houses in the near future, here are a few tips to make your viewing trip as productive and hopefully as enjoyable as possible

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Top 10 things to look out for when viewing a French property

In my many years of doing this job, I have viewed thousands of properties so I thought it might be helpful to draw up a 10-point list of the major factors I make sure to consider when I view a house for a client:

1. Location (of course) Consider . . . → Read More: Top 10 things to look out for when viewing a French property