Guides and Tips

Our advice on how to sell, buy and value with confidence.

Buy

6 min read

Buying a property: every step of the process, from the initial plan to handing over the keys

A comprehensive guide to buying a property with confidence in the 7th arrondissement: budget, searching, viewings, making an offer, the preliminary sale agreement and financing. Advice from Marius Duclos.

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Sell

6 min read

Selling your property: the complete guide

The key steps to selling your house or flat in the 7th arrondissement: setting the right price, preparation, advertising, viewings and signing the contract. Advice from Marius Duclos.

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Estimates & budgets

4 min read

How to get your property valued correctly

How to accurately estimate the value of your property in the 7th arrondissement: methodology, DVF data, prices per square metre and pitfalls to avoid. With Marius Duclos.

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4 min read

Notary fees and the purchase budget: calculating your budget carefully

Understanding notary fees and drawing up a realistic budget for buying a property in the 7th arrondissement: existing properties, new-builds, deposit and financing. Advice from Marius Duclos.

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Investment & letting

5 min read

Second home or holiday let: making a successful investment

Investing in a second home or holiday let in the 7th arrondissement: seasonal rental returns, key considerations and guidance from Marius Duclos.

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Energy & Energy Performance Certificates

5 min read

Understanding the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and ‘energy-inefficient buildings’

How the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) affects buying, selling or renting in the 7th arrondissement: categories, implications and solutions. With Marius Duclos.

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