Peter GODDARD Anglo-French Building Surveyor

Unlike most countries in Europe, it is uncommon and not a requirement in France to have a building survey prior to purchasing a property. With high notary fees, purchasers often neglect having a full survey and risk buying without expert knowledge of the condition of the property.

Various artisans and architects will offer varying degrees of advice at a price: chacun son métier.

I believe that home purchasers in France should not have to pay more for a professional survey than they would in England; I also believe that it is folly to move without one.

Don't move without one