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Real Estate Franchise or Independent Agency: Which Model Should You Choose in 2026 ?
Market report 2026: trends, prices, and outlook in France
Private Office Market Report 2026
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- 03.12.2025
Buying Real Estate in Switzerland: The Complete Guide to Successfully Completing Your Project from France
Seller
Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners
The most important real estate laws in France
Pinel's Law, Carrez's Law, Alur's Law, these names seem familiar to us, without us sometimes knowing what they mean. These various laws generally bear the name of the minister who passed them. However, when it comes to real estate, each new political majority brings its own ideas, each new presidency wants to innovate. Indeed, real estate is a theme that affects all French people, all of whom are concerned at a given moment by the purchase or rental of a property, whether it is an apartment or a house. Here is a quick overview of four emblematic laws in the real estate sector.
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Reasons to hire a real estate agent
Find out why both sellers and buyers benefit from working with an estate agent.
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.
Buyer
Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers
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.
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...
Luxury real estate near Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is surrounded by exclusive French towns and cities on the French Riviera, offering a wonderful lifestyle. Prices for these properties, located between land and sea, are particularly high. From Beausoleil to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Èze and La Turbie, these towns bordering Monaco attract tourists and investors looking to enjoy an exclusive lifestyle during the holiday season or throughout the year!
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Agent
Our Real Estate Agents: Trusted Advisors, Supporters, and Market Experts
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?
The key skills of the estate agent's profession
The profession of Real Estate Sales Agent involves managing the relationship between a property-owning client and a potential client, either a tenant or a buyer.
The Benefits of Working at Engel & Völkers: More Than Just a Job
At Engel & Völkers, we understand that choosing a career is not just about finding a livelihood, but about seeking a fulfilling and rewarding experience. As a luxury real estate advisor, joining our team offers far more than just a job opportunity. Discover the benefits of working at Engel & Völkers.
Lifestyle
Tips, Trends, and Inspiration for Modern Living
The 10 best reasons why you should come and study in Paris
Paris... The prettiest and most romantic...
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.
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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