Buying in France isn’t always simple - my articles below will help you make sense of it.
The French property system is one of the safest in the world - with notaries, cooling-off periods, and legal checks designed to protect you every step of the way.
In France, real estate commissions are structured differently than in the U.S. Here’s how agents are paid, how commissions are split, and what happens when you work with a buyer’s agent.
French closing fees, or 'frais de notaire', are typically 7–8% for older properties - but most of that goes to the state, not the notary. Here’s how they’re calculated and what they cover.
In France, your offer isn’t binding - but once it’s accepted, the seller must pause showings. Here’s how the offer process protects both sides and what happens next.