Category Archives: France
The Luxury Real Estate Market on the Côte d’Azur
The strength of the luxury real estate market on the Côte d’Azur is mainly down to foreign buyers. This region is historically linked to the foreign community in particular the British aristocracy who came to the area at the end of the 18th century before it grew in popularity with the European nobility. This period [...]
How to buy a luxury property in Paris and the Côte d’Azur – Part 3: Completing the transaction
Continuing our guide on how to buy a luxury property in Paris and the Côte d’Azur, we outline the final stage in the process: completing the transaction. 1. L’ Avant-Contrat (The Initial Sales Agreement) When buying a property it is common, although not obligatory, that the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract before proceeding with the [...]
How to buy a luxury property in Paris and the Côte d’Azur– Part 2: Making an Offer
The Main Figures in the French Luxury Property Market The Notaire Carrying out his duties as an independent professional , the notaire is a lawyer working within a public authority. The notaire is paid by clients (the seller and the buyer may have the same notary, or can select separate ones) according to a tariff [...]