Am I allowed to buy property in France?
The answer is a straightforward yes, and no strings attached. This is so true that foreign real estate companies buy French real estate every time the market plunges. The second question that comes up...
View ArticleVINGT Paris as a Buyer’s agent
VINGT Paris also acts as a property acquisition specialist. In this case, we don’t work for the property seller. We work for you, the buyer. We only search to fulfil demand. What our clients want, we...
View ArticleVINGT Paris property sales portfolio
VINGT Paris sell a selection of prime hand-picked properties, all centrally located in the heart of Paris. These apartments are generally renovated and perfect for overseas buyers, either as a...
View Article2013 Lettings Market Report
The long term lettings market in Paris is busier than ever. Demand for quality accommodation has shot up since late 2012. In-coming applicants are bargaining hard but for high-quality apartments we...
View Article2013 Sales Market Report
Susie Hollands Paris continues to draw a deeply international buying and renting set, attracted to the city’s beauty, culture, rich gastronomic offerings and reputation for intellectualism....
View ArticleVINGT Paris’ Top 10 Tips to Buy Property in Paris
Before your search: Take a long-term view based on your personal circumstances, the financing required, how much personal use to reserve and how much rental time to allow (if any) and whether you plan...
View ArticleLittle Jaffna – métro La Chapelle
“Little Jaffna“, around metros Gare du Nord, La Chapelle, and Louis Blanc, you’ll find shops selling handmade Saris (Saree Palace, 182 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis), cheap and cheerful supermarkets,...
View ArticleFlying the nest and arriving in Paris
I must admit I love working with young people arriving in paris for the first time to embark on their first adventures. We have a significant younger clientele as originally the company worked to...
View ArticleParis Pitfalls – the need for a “Guarantor” and “PAP”
Flat hunting alone in Paris is a bureaucratic nightmare, you need determination, money and a sense of humour! I feel so sorry when people call me and tell me they’ve been here for a week staying in a...
View ArticleBasic Sales Process Details
If you decide to purchase property in France, you will first want to determine the amount of money you can borrow. You can do this by either visiting one or more banks that lend to Non-Residents, VINGT...
View ArticleSusie Hollands Interview – Paris Property
The wealthy still consider Paris a safe haven for their money. So where are they buying? Q&A with VINGT Paris Director Susie Hollands. Are there any streets and types of property that are...
View ArticleBargains Start to Appear Back in Paris
VINGTParis Featured in Bricks & Mortar The Times 7th February 2014 This apartment in a Haussmann-designed building is on a wide boulevard moments away from the 16th-century Place des Vosges in Le...
View ArticleNeed to know: Financing Glossary
SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF PROPERTY BUYING When buying a property in a foreign country, it’s useful to know a few key words in the local language. We have chosen the most important… to help you speak the...
View ArticleNeed to know: Income Tax
Real property income If you own real property in France, you will be liable to pay income tax on the income derived from your French property. In most cases, this income is made up of the rent you...
View ArticleNeed to know: Insurance (general)
Make sure that you are properly insured while living in France, where personal insurance is a legal requirement for a number of cases. The French insurance market offers a wide choice of companies and...
View ArticleNeed to know: Renting an apartment
RENT + SECURITY DEPOSIT In addition to first month’s rent, most landlords require 2 months’ rent as a security deposit. Students must be prepared with sufficient funds. INSURANCE French law requires...
View ArticleNeed to know: Obtaining Finance
HOW MUCH CAN I AFFORD? This will depend upon several factors: How much you are able to borrow; The period over which you intend to repay your mortgage; Your existing mortgage, loans and other...
View ArticleNeed to know: Buying a house as a group
CAN A NUMBER OF PEOPLE BUY A HOME TOGETHER ? French homes may be purchased on an individual or on a collective basis. However, if you intend to buy a home collectively, all buyers will be asked to...
View Article2013 Lettings Market Report
The long term lettings market in Paris is busier than ever. Demand for quality accommodation has shot up since late 2012. In-coming applicants are bargaining hard but for high-quality apartments we...
View Article2013 Sales Market Report
Susie Hollands Paris continues to draw a deeply international buying and renting set, attracted to the city’s beauty, culture, rich gastronomic offerings and reputation for intellectualism....
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