Real Estate Tips

The real estate agent, essential partner, can advise you on the complete progress of a real estate transaction and accompany you in all your steps.

The course of a sale

The course of a sale

Your real estate agent accompanies you in all stages of the sale of a property. BEFORE SIGNING THE DEED OF SALE AFTER SIGNING...

Tips before buying a property

Tips before buying a property

Buying a property is a long-term commitment that is not taken easily. You will find some tips that will help you complete your...

Secondary residence taxation

Secondary residence taxation

Are you looking to buy a secondary residence? Groupe Mercure can offer tax advice. What is a secondary residence? In a fiscal...

Taxation of foreigners in France

Taxation of foreigners in France

Foreign owners in France are liable to pay taxes on their property in a certain number of situations. The most significant of...

Surrondings of Historical Monuments

Surrondings of Historical Monuments

Definition of surroundings of listed properties (1) Applying automatically when a building is listed, compliance applies to...

Historical Monuments: "inscrit" or "classé"?

Historical Monuments: "inscrit" or "classé"?

There are more than 43,000 protected buildings in France, of which 33% concern domestic architecture (castles, manors,...

Restoration project for a historical monument

Restoration project for a historical monument

The owner of a listed building is in charge of overseeing the restoration work. He may, however, under certain conditions be...

Funding and Tax incentives

Funding and Tax incentives

The restoration or repair may (it is not automatic) be subject to state subsidies, granted by the Regional Directorates of...

Opening a Historical Monument to the visit

Opening a Historical Monument to the visit

Being open to visits means that the public is allowed to visit at least:- either 40 days during the months of July, August and...

The choice of materials and craftsmen

The choice of materials and craftsmen

The story between man and the "built" often begins as a thunderbolt, a compelling desire to own and invest a unique place...

Actors in a renovation

Actors in a renovation

You have just bought a character property that you wish to restore, perhaps one that is listed or classed as an Historic...

Renting a secondary residence

Renting a secondary residence

A secondary residence can be a costly investment, especially due to the resulting expenses, maintenance and taxes. Groupe...

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New year, new projects

New year, new projects

02 February 2021

Discover in video Groupe Mercure - Forbes Global Properties A new year and a new launch for joining an international media...

Groupe Mercure joins the launch of Forbes Global Properties

Groupe Mercure joins the launch of Forbes Global Properties

11 December 2020

Groupe Mercure joins the launch of Forbes Global Properties, a new luxury real estate consumer marketplace and membership...

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