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Why choose a sole agency agreement?

You have received several property valuations and you want to entrust the sale of your home to a luxury real estate agent. There is one final step: deciding on your sales strategy and signing the instruction agreement. This agreement forms a contract between you and the agency of your choice. This can be a multiple or sole agency agreement with different terms and conditions. Here is what you need to know about sole agreements and their advantages when it comes to finalising a sale.

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Why choose a sole agency agreement?

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Who are the foreign buyers acquiring properties in Paris?
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What is a building by destination in the property sector?
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Owning a property classified as a historic monument: advantages and disadvantages

There are 43,000 listed buildings in France. This means that they are officially recognised by the State as being of significant value to France's artistic or historical heritage. Half of these listed properties belong to private owners and individuals. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of owning a property classified as a historic monument.

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Engel & Völkers, your real estate partner in Nice

Nice, renowned throughout the world for its famous Promenade des Anglais, has long attracted artists and the European elite. Our luxury real estate agents will give you a better insight into this popular destination when buying or selling your dream property.

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The most important real estate laws in France

Pinel's Law, Carrez's Law, Alur's Law, these names seem familiar to us, without us sometimes knowing what they mean. These various laws generally bear the name of the minister who passed them. However, when it comes to real estate, each new political majority brings its own ideas, each new presidency wants to innovate. Indeed, real estate is a theme that affects all French people, all of whom are concerned at a given moment by the purchase or rental of a property, whether it is an apartment or a house. Here is a quick overview of four emblematic laws in the real estate sector.

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Real Estate Sale Provence and Côte d’Azur – Request a Quote

You want to sell your property on the best terms? Our team from Hyères to Menton will assist and guide you through the selling process. The quote of your house or apartment’s value must be as fair as possible. At Engel & Völkers, we use our expertise and knowledge of the Côte d’Azur real estate market to make an assessment.