Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Despite everything you might read about the French economy, 2014 has seen a return to business as normal for the French property market, certainly in this part of the Midi-Pyrénées. Here the number of transactions (according to the latest Notaires’ French property market report) are up by 12% so far this year, . . . → Read More: Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder

France remains one of the world’s most desirable locations but finding the right property here can be extremely difficult. In most other countries, there are one or two property portals which will list every property on the market with every agent and every private seller but that is not the case in . . . → Read More: Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder

Foreign buyers return to the French property market

Following the disastrous local election results for President Hollande, he has sacked his cabinet and installed a Spanish born Prime Minister who has sworn to shake up and turn around the French economy. This positivity combined with the glorious Spring sunshine has created a sudden air of optimism in France and this . . . → Read More: Foreign buyers return to the French property market

French house buying guide

Spring has arrived in the Haute Garonne Chateau, 4,068m Euros

1.Making An Offer

Once the seller has accepted your offer on a property, the agent or your property finder will contact the Notaire to arrange for the first contract to be drawn up. Notaires are public officers in France, appointed by the Minister . . . → Read More: French house buying guide