The process of going to the notary. What are the closing costs? Do I need a translator? When do I have to make the down payment?

Everything about taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, the luxury tax on real estate and other tax-related topics.

Should I set up a so-called SCI (Société des Congrès) to buy a property? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What are the implications in case of inheritance? Do I need a French accountant?

What insurance do I need? How do I register for electricity, water, and internet? Do I need a French bank account?

What information can I glean from the French standard report (Diagnostic), and what can't I? The French energy label DPE. Do I need a building surveyor? What should I do about cracks in the masonry?

Which German bank finances the purchase of a holiday property in France? What should I clarify before the first viewing?

How do prices vary across the region? Which are the most popular locations? Where are international schools located?