French Real Estate Podcast

David Hennessey, founder of ESREA France•englishspeakingrealestateagentsfrance.com

The French real estate buying process is complicated and hard to understand for English speaking people like you and I. These short French real estate podcast messages are designed to demystify French real estate terminology and help you understand how real estate works in France. I have worked in French real estate and over the last 8 years I have helped many people understand better French real estate. Learn more at www.ESREAfrance.com Note: This podcast is not legal advice, seek legal guidance before buying French real estate. #frenchrealestate #frenchproperty #france #travel #investment

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Does a French real estate agent need a listing agreement to market a property? E10

Real estate in France works most likely differently to the way it works in your home country. In France, a lot of home owners attempt to sell their home on their own and sometimes people will ask us, does a French real estate agent need a listing agreement to market a property? Listen to learn Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn...

Aug 26, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Can you have a buyer's agency agreement when buying real estate in France? E9

If you have bought real estate outside of France you may have used a contractual agreement with an agent who worked with you to help you find a property, in essense, you have a buyer's agency agreement. Can you have a buyer's agency agreement when buying real estate in France? Note: get legal advice before siging any agreement in France, do not assume it is like the one you have signed before. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France Ther...

Aug 25, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Does capital gains tax exist on French real estate? E8

When you are considering buying real estate in France you need to check your tax situation and the long term impact of you placing money in French property. Perhaps, your personal situation will change and you will decide to sell. Listen in to learn more. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn in depth and more rapidly by checking ...

Aug 24, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Can a French property owner sell their property with multiple agencies at the same time? E7

When you first start looking at French real estate advertisements you may think you are seeing the same property for sale with different agencies and ask yourself, can a French property owner sell their property with multiple agencies at the same time? Listen for the details. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn in depth and more...

Aug 23, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Can someone else have the right to purchase your French real estate property instead of you? E6

French real estate buying is complicated and that is why ESREA France exists and this podcast does as well. When I bought my first French real estate I found you that someone else can have the right to purchase my French real estate property instead of me. Listen in to learn. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn in depth and more...

Aug 22, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 6

What are the French notaries fees? How much are the French notary fees? E5

What are the French notaries fees? How much are the French notary fees? When you are considering buying French real estate these are important questions to know the answer to before you start looking at French real estate. Learn about the fees in this message. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn in depth and more rapidly by chec...

Aug 21, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 5

If I use the French property owner's notary will I save money? Will an English speaking French notary cost me more? E4

Understanding the French real estate process is very important and the purpose behind this podcast. We are not here to sell you particular properties, we are here to help you understand how the French real estate buying process works. Knowing if you will save money by using the seller's notary and knowing if you will pay more if you choose an English speaking notary are all part of the information you need to learn before you start to check out French real estate. We have heard too many stories ...

Aug 20, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 4

French real estate buying: important reminder about getting credit in France E3

When you are considering buying French real estate and you are going to do what most people do and that is buy French real estate with credit you are going to want to make sure you investigate the process ahead of looking at any French property. I share why in this quick message. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA France, if the podcasts are not enough detail for you, you can learn in depth and ...

Aug 19, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

How easy is it to find an English speaking French real estate agent in France? E2

How easy is it to find an English speaking French real estate agent in France is a question I have heard many times as people contact ESREA France to learn about the French real estate buying process. Learn the answer in this short podcast and an important reminder of the the additional skill you need your English speaking French real estate agent to have. Get your free copy of our Mistakes to avoid when buying French real estate e guide at ESREA France There are over 1300 articles at ESREA Fran...

Aug 17, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2

French Real Estate Podcast - Introduction E1

Welcome to the ESREA France French real estate podcast. How French real estate works is a bit of a mystery to locals and a big mystery to English speaking people like you and I. These short podcast messages are designed to demystify French real estate property terminology and help you understand how the French real estate process works to help simplify and reduce the stress for you involved in buying a property in a country were people do not speak English. This podcast is hosted by myself David...

Aug 17, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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