Buying property in Europe

Real estate investment in Europe is complex.
This operation involves the rules of French law and international law. Your notary, real estate specialist and family advise you for any real estate transaction outside France, particularly in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
- I bought my apartment including furniture and appliances from the kitchen. My notary has not done the breakdown (furniture / real estate), is it not an obligation?
- I buy a property for which the mandate of sale provides that the payment of real estate agency commission is the responsibility of the seller. Why is this commission included in the base for calculating notaire fees?
- I am a tenant of my principal residence and owner of my second home. I want to sell it so I can buy a new home that I will assign to my main home. This residence is worth 300.000 €, but I still have 100.000 € of credit to refund. [...]
- Seven years ago, I had my house extended but I did not take out property damage insurance. I wish to sell my property but the notary tells me that I must personally guarantee the purchaser in case of occurrence of damage covered by the ten-year guarantee.