Frequently asked questions
What we are asked most often
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How much does a valuation cost?
Nothing. An adviser visits your property and gives you a written valuation within 48 hours, based on recent sales in the neighbourhood. You remain free to sell or not, with us or not.
What are your fees?
For a sale, they range from 4% to 6% of the price depending on the value of the property and are payable by the seller. They are only due when the deed is signed at the notary’s office. The full fee scale is available at the agency and on request.
How long does a property take to sell?
On average 74 days between listing and the preliminary contract for the properties we sold last year. A property listed at the right price receives most of its viewings within the first three weeks.
Can I buy in France if I live abroad?
Yes, with no restriction on nationality. We organise viewings by video call, work with bilingual notaries and can point you to banks that lend to non-residents. You can sign by power of attorney.
What costs should I budget for on top of the price?
For an existing property, purchase costs (often called notary fees) come to around 7 to 8% of the price; for a new build, 2 to 3%. Our calculator estimates them for you.
Do you offer property management?
Yes: finding a tenant, drafting the lease, the inventory, rent collection, service-charge adjustments and supervision of works. Fees are 6% excluding VAT of the rent collected.
What happens at a viewing?
You are always accompanied by the adviser who knows the property. Allow forty-five minutes. We then give you the full file: surveys, service charges, property tax and minutes of owners’ meetings.