Jan 10, 2023 | French Living
Before you put an offer in on a house in the South of France, it’s absolutely essential that you have a property survey conducted by a trusted professional with plenty of experience in the local market. Why is this so important? Because commissioning a house...
Dec 20, 2022 | French Living
If you think project managing a full home renovation in the South of France will be a challenge – you’re not wrong. Even if you’re an experienced home builder, construction work is by its very nature complicated and can be overwhelming – especially when trying to keep...
Dec 5, 2022 | French Living
Congratulations. You’ve searched high and low, and have now found the perfect property to purchase in the South of France. It’s nearly time to put in your offer – but you know you need to have a survey conducted first to make sure it’s ship shape and structurally...
Nov 18, 2022 | French Living
You’ve found your dream home in the South of France. Before you buy, however, you need to have the building thoroughly checked over by a professional. The best way to do this is by commissioning a Homebuyers survey report. In this post, we’re going to take a close...
Oct 31, 2022 | French Living
You think you’ve found your dream home in the South of France. However, you want to be sure the property is ship shape and structurally sound – so you know you need to commission a professional to conduct a property survey. But how much is a house survey in this part...
Oct 17, 2022 | French Living
When buying a property in the South of France, it’s crucial to commission a full building survey to ensure there are no post-purchase surprises that end up costing you thousands. Red flags on a house survey report indicate serious problems or defects that need to be...
Oct 4, 2022 | French Living
When it comes to buying a home in the South of France, there is a whole host of reasons why having a full structural survey conducted by a professional, English-speaking RICS chartered surveyor is absolutely essential. It’s a huge decision to purchase a home...
Sep 10, 2022 | French Living
Do you dream of turning an old and neglected French property into your perfect home away from home? It’s a common fantasy among many – but so it remains for those who don’t do their homework, set realistic budgets for property repairs and maintenance costs, and enlist...
Aug 29, 2022 | French Living
You’ve found your dream property in France, and the big question springs to mind: A homebuyer survey – is it worth it? Should I get a homebuyer survey? Do I need a homebuyer report? Is there even such a thing in France, and, if so, how much does a...
Aug 19, 2022 | French Living
Though it may come as a surprise to many overseas buyers, full structural surveys are not common practice when buying and selling property in France – even though it is highly advisable. A full structural survey is in every buyer’s interest, as it is only by...
