Why Searching for a Property in France in the Winter is a Good Thing
to see it and fell completely in love with it despite the fact it was as cold inside as out as cold wind roared through broken windows. I made a very cheeky offer that had the seller and the agent taking a cut (in France the buyer pays the agent’s fees).
That house is now mine and it is my dream home.
If you’re looking to buy your perfect French home, here is an explanation of the names estate agents use to describe the types of properties there are in France…
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Property Buyer's Tips
The buyer pays the agent's fee not the seller. Agents charge different fees up to 10% + so check if the property is on with different agents (at a lower price).
If you fall in love with a property on the internet, ask the agent/seller for additional photos and lots of questions before you go to the expense of travelling to see it.
Negotiate! Don't be afraid to make an offer below the asking price, it is accepted practice in France these days!