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So You’ve Found Your French Dream House… What Next?

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So You’ve Found Your French Dream House… What Next?

From Offer to Keys – A Practical Guide from the Front Line After months of browsing glossy listings, tearing out magazine clippings, and researching your dream regions across France, you’ve found the one. The house. The one that’s whispered “home” to you. But what now? What happens after you

I Didn’t Set Out to Be a Hand-Holder… But Here I Am

When I first started working in property, I never imagined that one day, people would turn to me not just for valuations or floorplans, but for guidance. For reassurance. For someone to say, “Yes, this is normal. No, you haven’t missed something. Yes, you’re doing just fine.” And

Behind the Mandates

When You’re Erased From Your Own Work

Behind the Mandates: A quiet betrayal, a paper trail, and the lesson I won’t forget 📝 Editor’s Note This post is part of my Behind the Mandates series—where I share real, unfiltered moments from life as a rural estate agent in France. These stories aren’t polished or

What It’s Really Like Being an Estate Agent in France A personal note from me—because not every blog post has to be a how-to guide

What It’s Really Like Being an Estate Agent in France A personal note from me—because not every blog post has to be a how-to guide

I can’t say I stumbled into being an estate agent. Truth is, I’ve always had a thing for houses. While everyone else was getting lost in a novel, I was window-shopping on property websites—scrolling through listings, imagining life behind those shutters. I still remember the excitement in

The French Property Diagnostic Report: Your Wake-Up Call Before You Buy

In recent years, the French property market has seen some big shake-ups—especially when it comes to how homes are monitored, assessed, and ultimately, valued. At the centre of it all? Energy efficiency. And that’s where the diagnostic report—le dossier de diagnostic technique (DDT)—steps in. This is

The French Dream vs. Reality: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy

The French Dream vs. Reality: What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy

The flurry and excitement of deciding to buy a house in France can sweep you right off your feet—and straight into fantasy land. You picture lavender fields billowing in the sun, charming stone houses full of character, and lazy afternoons at your local café. You’re warmly welcomed, of

How to Buy a House in France as a Foreigner – A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Buy a House in France as a Foreigner – A Step-by-Step Guide

Dreaming of a home in the French countryside? Whether you’re looking for a second home, a full relocation, or a future gîte project, buying property in France comes with both charm and complexity. As an estate agent living and working in rural France, I help international buyers navigate the

Why Choosing the Right Currency Exchange Could Save You Thousands When Buying in France

How Lumon Pay helps buyers avoid hidden bank fees — and why most clients never go back to their bank Buying a home in France is exciting — but international buyers often overlook one major cost: currency exchange. If you’re sending money from the UK, US, or anywhere outside the Eurozone,

What Makes Buying Property in France So Different?

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What Makes Buying Property in France So Different?

Why the French system protects buyers — and how to avoid getting lost in the process Buying a property in France can feel like stepping into a charming, stone-walled maze. It's exciting, romantic, and full of history — but the path isn’t always obvious. Compared to countries like the

What I’ve Learned Selling Homes in Montignac

What I’ve Learned Selling Homes in Montignac

When I first became a real estate agent in Montignac, I never imagined how deeply this work would connect me to people’s lives — and how much I’d learn along the way. Montignac may be small, but the emotions, decisions, and dreams that pass through its homes are anything