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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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Advantages of a Garden Level Apartment

Many buyers or tenants searching for the ideal property often overlook the apartments located on the garden level. The reason for this lies in the bad experiences of some tenants and owners who vehemently share their distress, especially on the Internet. However, the garden level real estate market presents, like any neglected niche sector, many opportunities for those who know how to pay attention to it.

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Engel & Völkers real estate agency in Passy, Paris 16th district

Located in the heart of the Passy area at 16 rue Jean Bologne (in front of the Passy Plaza shopping center), our team of 30 real estate agents welcome you in the 16th district from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00. How to get to your Engel & Völkers Passy real estate agency.

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France premium prestige real estate advisory

Relying on the global network of Engel & Völkers, the Private Office team is composed of 128 advisors, experts in the transaction of exceptional residential real estate properties in France, castles, country homes and vineyards.

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Renting? 7 things you can negotiate with your landlord

If you're getting ready to rent a luxury flat or house, you should know that it's perfectly possible to negotiate before signing the lease! And if the idea seems awkward, don't forget that you can achieve a lot if you do it courteously. The owner of the prestigious property you're after may not be closed to the idea. And taking your chances is the best way of achieving a transaction that will satisfy both parties.

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Engel & Völkers France

170 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

75008 Paris

Tel: +33145643030