Property guides

Practical guides for finding a property in France and Spain, without the noise.

• French real estate glossary: key terms explained in English

  Plain-English definitions of the most common French property terms: DPE, pièces, loi Carrez, charges, dépôt de garantie, compromis de vente, frais de notaire, plus-value, and more.

• How to search for property in France: a complete guide for buyers and renters

  A practical guide to finding a flat or house in France. Covers the main property portals, how to set up alerts, what to expect from the market, and the key terms you need to know.

• How to search for property in Spain: a complete guide for buyers and renters

  A practical guide to finding a flat or house in Spain. Covers Idealista, Fotocasa and the other main portals, how to set up alerts, what to expect from the market, and the key terms you need to know.

• UK property portals compared: Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket and PrimeLocation

  A practical comparison of the main UK property portals for buyers and renters: Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket, and PrimeLocation — coverage, features, and which to use.

• Why the same property keeps appearing in your alerts (and what to do about it)

  Why you receive multiple alert emails for the same flat or house in France and Spain — and why the portals have no incentive to fix it.