Your Real Estate Guide – Knowledge, Trends, and Tips

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Houseboat Living: The Complete Guide to Living on the Water

Living on a houseboat offers a radically different experience from living in an apartment or house. In Paris, on the Seine, but also in Lyon, Toulouse or along the Canal du Midi, a houseboat can provide an unusual living environment, often with generous natural light and a direct connection to the water.

Seller

Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners

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    How to Sell Your Apartment in Paris: Complete 2026 Guide

    Selling an apartment in Paris involves much more than putting a property on the market at the right price. In a capital where property values can vary significantly from one street to another, a successful sale depends on a series of decisions: understanding the market, setting the right price, preparing the property, gathering the necessary documents, identifying qualified buyers, organising viewings and negotiating under the right conditions.

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    Why choose a sole agency agreement?

    You have received several property valuations and you want to entrust the sale of your home to a luxury real estate agent. There is one final step: deciding on your sales strategy and signing the instruction agreement. This agreement forms a contract between you and the agency of your choice. This can be a multiple or sole agency agreement with different terms and conditions. Here is what you need to know about sole agreements and their advantages when it comes to finalising a sale.

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    Investing in Historic Monuments: A Guide to Heritage Tax Benefits

    France is home to 45,000 buildings protected as historic monuments, around half of which are privately owned. Investing in a historic monument therefore combines two objectives: preserving rare architectural heritage while building a prestigious real estate asset. The associated tax regime can also allow a significant portion of restoration expenses to be deducted from taxable income.

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Buyer

Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers

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    Buying Real Estate in Switzerland: The Complete Guide to Successfully Completing Your Project from France

    Buying real estate in Switzerland attracts many French buyers every year. For some, the goal is to settle near their workplace or to make their plans to move abroad a reality. For others, the objective is to diversify their assets, purchase a second home, or invest in a market known for its stability and the quality of its locations.

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    Is buying a castle in France a good investment?

    France is a country with a unique architectural heritage as it features more than 40,000 castles across its entire territory. In fact, many people cherish the dream of owning one of them and live the fantasy lord life. However, even if the acquisition of such a property is no longer exclusively confined to the wealthiest, it is appropriate to ask the right questions before going for this kind of project that is anything but trivial.

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    Real estate in Nice, the emblem of the French Riviera with Provence touch

    A deep blue sea lined with pebble beaches... rows of perfectly aligned palm trees... sun all year round... the city of Nice opens up its horizon and welcomes you to settle down in this beautiful city. Are you planning on investing in real estate in Nice, or just to live on the French Riviera? Why not take the time to visit the city, discover its neighborhoods, and stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant lifestyle of your next place of residence? A guided tour in the most beautiful city on the French Riviera...

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Agent

Our Real Estate Agents: Trusted Advisors, Supporters, and Market Experts

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    Engel & Völkers: The Importance of Continuous Training in Real Estate

    In the dynamic world of real estate, continuous training is far more than an advantage it is a necessity. At Engel & Völkers, we recognize the importance of staying at the forefront of trends and skills, both for our real estate advisors and to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

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    Luxury estate agents, an exceptional profession

    With its connotations of refinement, quality and exclusivity, the luxury sector is the stuff of dreams for any estate agent who wants to see his or her career grow to the very top. But how exactly does it differ from the traditional property market?

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Lifestyle

Tips, Trends, and Inspiration for Modern Living

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    Le Corbusier, the story of a controversial architect

    Over 50 years after his death, Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known by his pseudonym Le Corbusier, continues to be the topic of much discussion. With his postwar designs now classified as UNESCO heritage sites, he left an everlasting mark on the history of twentieth century architecture. Nonetheless, despite the widespread success of his work, the man himself remains controversial today.

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    Paris Olympics 2024

    From July 26 to August 11, 2024, the city of Paris is hosting the Olympic Games! A great moment of union and communion between different nations. Spectators will be able to watch the various events in the capital's emblematic venues: exceptional moments in an extraordinary setting! A sublimated version of the City of Light will be on offer to the lucky participants in this event, starting with the opening ceremony, a free spectacle that will take place on the Seine.

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