Articles
In-depth guides on French property valuation
Practical, in-depth articles for international investors, lawyers and family offices working with French property. Independent perspectives — no agency mandate, no commission.
Acquisition
Agency estimate vs. sworn appraisal: the difference that matters in Provence
When you ask a Provençal agent for a property valuation, you receive an opinion of value with a stake in the transaction. When you commission an independent sworn appraisal, you receive something fundamentally different.
6 min read · 19 Jun 2026
Estate
French inheritance tax and property: a guide for foreign heirs
French law asserts taxing rights over French-situated assets, even when both the deceased and the heirs are non-residents. The property's declared value is the foundation of the tax calculation.
7 min read · 12 Jun 2026
Method
How sworn property valuations work in France
Buying, inheriting or disputing French property eventually brings the same question: what is this asset actually worth — and who can prove it? A guide for international investors.
8 min read · 5 Jun 2026