Buying Guides
Buying a home in France can feel like navigating legal jargon and cultural quirks. Our guides help decode the compromis and acte authentique, with expert advice. From clarifying the notaire’s role to avoiding pitfalls, our articles help you sign confidently.
Buying New-Build Property, Off-Plan or a French VEFA?
New-built villas, off-plan properties and developments are and have always been popular in France. Here are some key numbers to understand the market of new properties . There were 222,000 such properties sold to private…
Are you Looking for a Property Renovation Project in France?
Are you looking for a property renovation project in beautiful France ? If it's a recent idea, there will be hundreds of questions, especially if you have a young family. As a starting point for those just dipping their…
Your Escape to Bright Sunshine
Our Guide to Buying a Home in the Sun Southern France has long been a dream destination for people seeking a beautiful place to call home. With its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and warm climate , it's no wonder…
Best Resorts to Buy Ski Property in the French Alps
France is the leading ski destination for Brits, with around 10 million British tourists visiting this French Alpine region yearly. The Alps are renowned for their breathtaking beauty, world-class ski resorts, and a vast…
Provençal Living in Vaucluse
Why you should consider buying a property in Vaucluse ? Considered the beating heart of Provence, Vaucluse is a French region known for its world-class heritage sites, beauty, food and culture. Capturing some of the most…
Paris à la Carte Service
Paris à la Carte is a dedicated property finder service for professionals and families wanting to purchase real estate in one of the most iconic and dynamic capital cities in the world. In 2022 Paris retained the…
Top-Class Currency Transfer Service for France
Here at MFH we believe in team work and transparency. We didn't setup in business to charge for ad space or collect data to pass on to third parties, we enjoy keeping our clients happy and care about their privacy. We fully…
Occitanie is the New Provence
If you are looking for a region brimming with culture, easy to reach, and beautiful beyond measure, Occitanie delivers in spades. Situated in the south of France, " Le Midi ", between the Mediterranean Sea and the…
Guide for Australian Citizens Buying Property in France
This is our Essential Guide for Australian buyers wanting to buy property or invest in real estate in the main cities of France. We have witnessed increased interest from Australians looking to buy property in beautiful…
Brexit Guide for British Buyers
Now that the UK is out of the European Union, retiring, working, studying and travelling to France has become more complicated, and the same applies to buying property . To help you understand the main points post-Brexit,…
Guide to the French Tax Foncieres and Taxe d'Habitation
Here are a few Q&As to learn about how Taxes Foncières and Taxes d'Habitation work for owners of property and real estate in France . If you own, rent, or have the right to occupy a property in France, you…
How to Manage your Paris Apartment from Abroad?
In our previous post, we spoke about the challenges of finding reliable service providers for the renovation of your property in France . This is made more difficult if you are not there day to day and need to manage everything…
Award-Winning French Portal
The International Property Awards celebrates the highest levels of achievement by businesses from all sectors of the property and real estate industry. Notably, the awards are presented based on a scoring system, with the…
What's a RIB in France? How Can I Get One?
"RIB" is the abbreviation for Relevé d’Identité Bancaire, which means "Banking ID Details" in English. These details are necessary when you open a bank account with a French bank or purchase a property…
A to Z to Buying Property and Real Estate in France
Our A to Z of Buying French Property Here’s our A to Z guide to buying your dream property in France ; we tried to make it as relevant and informative as possible to help you navigate some of the common terms you will…
Convert to the Metric System, and Fahrenheit to Celsius
Once you start house hunting in France , you soon realise there's a whole new range of words, property types, legal terms, French terminology and metric-based measurements to get accustomed to. Some people find this to be…
Apartments and Chalets in the Best Ski Resorts in the Alps
Autumn is well underway, and many families are turning their attention to winter holidays, particularly those who enjoy the cold and ski activities . One of the most popular destinations for winter fun is the French…
