Goodwill to all – even French estate agents

Saint Lizier decorated for Christmas

As it is Christmas, I thought I should sprinkle some goodwill over that much maligned species, the French estate agent. Most of my clients cannot understand how estate agents here in France can justify their commission of between 5 and 10% and I certainly know of agents who . . . → Read More: Goodwill to all – even French estate agents

Found – the classic French house

I think I have just seen a house which could legitimately be said to define the ‘classic French house’, something that many of my clients ask me to find for them. I still get excited during a search when I come across a property which I know at once matches exactly my . . . → Read More: Found – the classic French house

Sunshine and snow

November was one of my least favourite months when we lived in the UK but here, despite Autumn being well and truly upon us, we have just enjoyed lunch outside in the sunshine and now I am almost too hot sitting at my desk with the sun blazing through the window. Even better, I can’t . . . → Read More: Sunshine and snow

Making the dream happen

I have just completed a search and agreed a deal on a fantastic property for some lovely clients. They could not be happier and neither could I – when everything clicks with a search and the people and property fit like a glove, it is an immensely satisfying feeling.

I had a . . . → Read More: Making the dream happen