FAQ
BUY A HOME
We represent you, the buyer, and guide you through the entire process of buying a property on the French Riviera. We recommend actions based on what is in your best interest and negotiate the best possible deal for you. That is what you can expect from us and this includes everything from understanding what you are looking for to house visits, building inspections, paperwork, financing, insurance and handing over the keys to your new home!
There is a difference between a listing agent and a buyers agent. A listing agent works for the seller whereas a buyers agent represents you, the buyer. A listing agent shows only the properties he has in his portfolio and might try to force you in one of those properties.
We are your buyers agent and our ultimate goal is finding the dream property that you are looking for and guiding you through the entire process.
We are licensed real estate agents, yes and representing buyers (you) instead of sellers. That is the difference between a listing agent – focused on sellers – and a buyers agent.We are your buyers agent and our ultimate goal is finding the dream property that you are looking for and guiding you through the entire process.
If the property is found through another real estate agency, we will share the agency’s commission. There are no additional fees to pay us on top of the seller’s agency fees.
We only charge a € 5,000 (VAT included) flat fee for acquisition budgets below € 300,000 or if the real estate agency through which the property is found would not collaborate.
If the house is found through a private or any intermediary not charging an additional commission, we will charge a fee equal to 3.6% (VAT included) of the net property price.
Yes, we do work with an exclusive research contract, meaning we are your sole agent searching for your house in the French Riviera. A contract is mandatory as per French law, and it also helps us to better represent you vis-à-vis the other agencies and the notaries.
No research fees are to be paid in advance, as per law. Beware of any agency asking for non-refundable advanced fees for an acquisition, they are totally outlaw. Only consultancy services are to be paid at booking.
We can guarantee that we will find you a house and won’t stop until we have. Our intake will allow to understand the type of property you’re looking for and the first viewings or pre-visits will help us in sharpening our understanding of your desires. We have a 100% success rate so far, and we never force our clients in a property that didn’t match fully their criteria and desires.
On top of the property price listed, which generally includes the seller’s agency fees, you will need to pay the notary fees of about 8% of the property price. These expenses are called “notary fees” but are mainly taxes.
It really depends on your criteria and your desires and if the perfect apartment is there waiting for you, so it can take two weeks to three months. Once your offer is accepted it takes another two to three months to close, depending on how you are buying, cash or through a loan.
You can download our free E-book we have put together for you, that contain a ton of information about the French Riviera and it’s real estate market. And if you have any questions about the French Riviera, the real estate market or want to talk about your project, feel free to contact us, we are happy to help!
Yes we do, please check our consultancy section here.
RENT A HOME
We have a strong knowledge of the rental market in the French Riviera and we have put together for you a “How to” consultancy service to help you rent your home on your own in the French Riviera
Our consultancy is worth € 250 for one hour meeting with our team experts ann the different documents that you will get from us. This consultancy will prevent you form losing money in the process!
When booking your meeting through Calendly, you will be able to pay with your credit card.
We are not providing this service any longer as the time and effort involved were not compatible with the maximum amount of fees we thought we could ask for the service. This is why we came up with our consultancy service, to be able to give you an complete “how to “ service at a very reasonable price.