When purchasing Parisian property, buyers are frequently misled by the average price per m2 which only gives a general idea but does not necessarily reflect the true value of a property, which can depend on several factors : address, level in the building, quality of common areas, services, etc. The table below gives an indication of how…
It’s important to be aware of all the costs involved in buying an apartment So you’ve found your dream home, have the necessary funds in place and you’re all ready to roll; so far so good. But what are the other costs involved in purchasing a French property? Here, we bring you a simple…
VINGT Paris also acts as a property acquisition specialist: also known as a buyer’s agent. This particular service sees us working on behalf of the buyer specifically (as opposed to the seller) conducting property searches, advising and evaluating and fully negotiating the purchase of property.
If you decide to purchase property in France, you will first want to determine the amount of money you can borrow. You can do this by either visiting one or more banks that lend to Non-Residents, VINGT Paris can recommend the best one, based on your profile – if you are Self-Employed, you will need help to…
Before your search: Take a long-term view based on your personal circumstances, the financing required, how much personal use to reserve and how much rental time to allow (if any) and whether you plan to pass the property on to your children. Assess your financing options before visiting your first property. It is possible to…
The Loi Carrez (named, not for the unit of measurement, but for the minister of housing who introduced the law) is a protective measure for the buyer in France. The sale agreement relating to the purchase of a property must state the surface area of the property, in square meters. In 1996, a law was…
Estate Agency fees if required are normally included in the purchase price of the property. In effect, both the buyer and the seller pay the agency commission because it is part of the sales price. Commission comprise (written as C/C) indicates that the price includes the agent’s commission. Beware. A price quoted as net vendeur…