Normandy is a huge and diverse region consisting of 5 departments. Manche, Orne, Calvados, Eure and Seine Maritime. All offering unique charms largely derived from the geography, landscapes, buildings and historical provenance. Where to Start? It is no surprise that the further you are from the coast or a city the cheaper property becomes. Hence,…
Normandy is a huge department, around the size of Wales! Some questions: Where do I look? Where do I find properties? What do the locals pay? What do the diagnostics mean? What does a notaire do? What are the admin and regulatory procedures? How do I navigate the French language? How do I maximise my…
It took a lot of time and effort to find that dream holiday home. Endless hours scouring websites, trying to work out prices, is their a road or pig farm that Is not apparent. Is the agent still selling that honeypot property! Having assembled the list, it is then arranging travel and viewings. Visits completed…
This is the time of year when we make our plans for the year. Whether it be to get a new job. Fall in love or perhaps sell and move to another property. There are many others. I cannot easily advise on the first two. Especially the LOVE bit! Selling and then buying a property…
As a former agent commercial in Normandy I understand how difficult it is to find an ideal property. Buyers wade through websites, portals, property shows etc.Then discover ‘honeypot’ properties are sold. Or, the photos are 10 years old.
