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We assist you to fulfil your aspirations

We have been advising high-worth clients buy amazing properties in the most desirable parts of France for two decades. We manage the entire purchase process as a trusted advisor; by our client’s side from start to finish. We are fully qualified French estate agents who simply decided not to sell property. Our choice was to offer a more all-embracing service, which has proved to be significantly advantageous to our client; the buyer.

We do not sell property, only our service

We operate in South of France and Monaco. We do not sell property, only our service: helping buyers find what they want, ensuring they pay the right price and protecting their interests throughout the transaction. We developed and nurtured an unrivalled network of the best professionals in the industry. We bring talent, insight, discernment, judgement and good old fashioned ‘common sense’ to property acquisition. That’s what we mean by intelligence.

Independent

We have no affiliations with financial institutions or estate agencies. We have no conflicts of interest. We are totally independent in both thought and deed.

Impartial

We are objective and non-judgemental. Our advice is honest and unbiased.

Straightforward

We are candid with our professional opinions and will not overlook inconvenient truths.

Discreet

We never discuss our clients, or the property they buy. Having represented many important individuals over the years, we fully understand discretion.
Nigel Hindle

Nigel Hindle

As co-founder of the company, Nigel has been involved in French property acquisition for more than 20 years. He firmly believes that the buying process should be managed with minimum fuss and maximum expertise as far as clients are concerned. more...

Catherine Gondon

Catherine Gondon

As a qualified Expert Immobilier (Valuer) and having over 20 years experience in the real estate business Catherine has exceptional market knowledge and a nose for finding outstanding properties. more...

Stuart Baldock

Stuart Baldock

As co-founder and one of the most experienced property professionals in France, where he has lived most of his life, Stuart is the person you would want at your side when matters get complicated – and they very often do! more...

“They were very helpful and very supportive”

It’s difficult when you are in a foreign country on your own. Although I speak French they held my hand very well. I would never have found this house without them… they have quite a network set up which works extremely well… they do come up with the goods and they do give you an exceptionally good service.

“We have never regretted”

This is a decision we have never regretted and without their advice we would never have known this property was on the market.

First things first

Wherever you consider buying, and consider our involvement in the process, our first priority is to spend time with you discussing the market, the legal, financial and fiscal implications, and understanding your brief. We then start our tried and tested process outlined below.

The Shortlist

We’ll personally select and pre-view every property which might be of interest and which you need to be aware of. We prepare short-lists with commentaries and the first itinerary is put together after further consultations with you. You’ll have details of everything before we set off, with descriptions, photographs and location plans – and our comments, positive and negative. Our viewings are planned with military precision and common sense. We try to make them fun, too!

A SUITABLE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED

Once you’ve identified a suitable property you will find our opinion on value extremely useful. We’ll comment on the good points and the bad, identify areas of potential risk, such as existing staff contracts, neighbours and local projects, and plan strategy with you.

TRANSACTION AGREED

We draft a written offer to comply with French law and protect your interests. We advise in the choice of Notary and introduce you to tax and legal advisors if required. We monitor progress with the Notary, where necessary requesting modifications in draft contracts, explain contracts and other paperwork to you, including diagnostic reports. We can help you put insurance in place. You may require advice from an architect or a planning advisor; again, we can help.  If you decide to buy through a French company structure we can, by arrangement, manage it for you.

Exchange & Completion

We’ll be there to assist at handover and with insurance, utilities and everything else. We do all we can to make your experience positive and pleasant both before, during and after your purchase.

Confidentiality

It should also go without saying that we are extremely attentive to confidentiality. We never discuss our clients, nor the properties they buy. We have acted for Heads of State, CEO’s of some of the world’s most high-profile companies, for individuals and families who are constantly in the public eye, as well as the obsessively discreet.

Market Insights

Various artcicles we publish about the state of the market in general and France & Monaco in particular

Spotlight on Monaco and Geneva

2024 is set to be a year of high stakes elections around the world, continuing warfare and strife, encouraging some UHNW families to consider safe havens for their residency. What are the respective merits of the Geneva and Monaco residential property markets?

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To Rub or to Wring?

It seems only moments ago, yet last January, with our usual cautiously optimistic but pragmatic and reasoned approach, we wished and hoped for a "no Catch 22" new year. Well, it turned out there were some catches after all. We failed, along with many, to foresee...

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CATCH 22

In "Sheer Terror", our blog published in April 2020, we did not have the confidence of the visionary. It would have been a brave prophet who foretold the future in the midst of the pandemic pandemonium.  Yes, we wondered if confinement would last another three weeks,...

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Spotlight on Monaco and Geneva

2024 is set to be a year of high stakes elections around the world, continuing warfare and strife, encouraging some UHNW families to consider safe havens for their residency. What are the respective merits of the Geneva and Monaco residential property markets?

read more

To Rub or to Wring?

It seems only moments ago, yet last January, with our usual cautiously optimistic but pragmatic and reasoned approach, we wished and hoped for a "no Catch 22" new year. Well, it turned out there were some catches after all. We failed, along with many, to foresee...

read more

CATCH 22

In "Sheer Terror", our blog published in April 2020, we did not have the confidence of the visionary. It would have been a brave prophet who foretold the future in the midst of the pandemic pandemonium.  Yes, we wondered if confinement would last another three weeks,...

read more

Emotional Rescue

The New Year is a traditional moment for businesses to send out a message, to their friends, their clients and to those who, they hope, will become clients in the future.  It’s one of those things that has to be done and we are no different. These messages usually...

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