Property market news

Sale of Property: The content of the technical diagnostic file (DDT)

In the event of the sale of a property, a technical diagnostic file, provided by the seller, must be annexed to the sales agreement.

Mortgages & Property Loans : Slight decline in interest rates

In January 2024, the average loan rate stood at 4.15% (4.08% for new home ownership and 4.14% for existing home ownership).

Swimming pool and safety : Rules to follow

Whilst a swimming pool can provide for enjoyment and relaxation, particularly in the middle of summer, its presence can constitute a danger, especially for children. This aspect, which many tend to forget, is nevertheless the subject of strict state regulations, which require each swimming pool owner to equip it with a safety device.

Transactel has go all dressed up for the festive season !

Our festive chocolates await you at the agency, do not hesitate to come and visit us!

Update on mandatory diagnostic surveys:

As part of the sale of property, it is obligatory for vendors to have a diagnostic assessment of their property as soon as it is placed on the market. There are a certain number of diagnoses which will then be added as appendices to the compromise de vente and then eventually to the deed of sale.

Conditions for granting mortgage loans

Good news for borrowers. The High Council for Financial Stability (HCSF), following the sharp rise in mortgage refusals for several months, finally decided to relax its controversial recommendations.

The big clearance sale of local shops

Come and enjoy the big clearance sale in the shops of Saint Gervais from 08/08 to 16/08/2020, every day from 9:30 am to 7 pm.

Details regarding LMNP status

Non-professional furnished property rental (LMNP) is a tax system that allows you to build up real estate assets while benefiting from tax advantages. A rental investment in furnished accommodation, especially in a managed residence, allows you to benefit from this.

Is it a good idea to have your main residence in an SCI entity?

The creation of a real estate civil society (SCI) can lose certain advantages.

Selling a home: Be careful not to hide anything

At the end of 2010, a couple in the Pau region (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) sold accommodation without informing the buyers that it was known that a ring road was about to be built within 50 meters. The buyers filed a complaint against the sellers and obtained the cancellation of the sale and the reimbursement of the sums paid. In turn, the sellers then turned against “Optimhome”, the estate agency in charge of the transaction, accusing it of not having drawn their attention to the need to inform the buyers of the ring road project.

End of Lockdown: Re-opening of the agency and resumption of visits

From Monday, May 11, our agency will reopen its doors and will be able to resume performing estimates and property visits in accordance with strict rules to ensure the best health a safety conditions for both clients and our employees.

FURNISHED TOURIST ACCOMMODATION: EXCLUSION OF THE "INDIVIDUAL LODGING ROOM"

The Élan law has brought a legal definition to furnished tourist accommodation which comprise "furnished villas, houses, chalets, apartments or studios, and are for the exclusive use of the tenant, offered for rental to passing customers who do not choose to be domicile there and who stay for a pre-determined day, week or month rental ”

VEFA: buyers can now finish their work

Buyers of an apartment sold turnkey in a state of a state of completion (VEFA)...

PROHIBITION OF OPEN FIREWOOD HEATING

As part of the Arve Valley Atmosphere Protection Plan (APP)

Commercial launch for Chalets Saint-Victor, the new program in Praz-sur-Arly

For the past few days, sales have been open for reservations for 22 apartments and 7 commercial premises in the new new program "Les Chalets Saint-Victor" with a view to creating the future pedestrian area of Praz-sur-Arly.

SAINT-GERVAIS MONT-BLANC MOBILE APP MAKES NEW SKIN THIS WINTER

Precursor as often, Saint-Gervais was the first ski resort to have a mobile application in 2010. Developed with the company Lumiplan, it has since been regularly updated. For this winter, it has been completely revised and has new modules. The content is available in French and English.

Real estate: interest rates low in June

Mortgage loans rates have fallen on average to 1.25%, below their fall 2016 floor.

In the property market, the mountains are gaining height!

Buying an apartment in a ski resort is primarily a “pleasure” investment. But renting it out can provide an attractive return, and prices continue to climb ...

ESRIS becomes ERP

The latest edition of « STATE OF RISKS AND POLLUTION » is now available

The breakdown of the cost of works between buyer and seller

It often happens that at the time of the sale of an apartment in a shared property, a call for funds has been made to finance work. The distribution of the payment of these works is fixed by the law, but can also be the subject of an agreement between the parties concerned.

Home Insurance - What are the important points to check?

If you are about to take out or change your home multi-risk insurance, or you simply want to check that you are adequately covered in the event of a claim or liability, it is important to check a few essential elements of the policy. These being:

Annoucement of the ski area opening !

The opening dates of the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc and Contamines-Montjoie ski areas have been announced.

New official altitude of Mont-Blanc: 4808.72 m

The summit of the highest mountain in Western Europe was recently measured by geographical surveyors.

Registration of condominium unions

The ALUR law provides for the progressive registration of condominium unions (syndicats de copropriété) for existing condominiums etc, according to the number of individual lots contained within the overall property.

Obligatory diagnostic survey for property sales