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 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 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
French Property 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,
Buying Property in France Featured 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 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
