Le Catalan: Historical Partner Information for Southern France and Catalonia

Ask which party the adviser represents and whether the service covers buying, renting, financing, marketing or ongoing management. Request a written fee schedule and disclose any commission or referral arrangement before discussing a specific property.

For a property in France or Spain, check ownership, planning status, access, utilities, building condition, local charges, insurance and any restrictions on holiday letting. Use an independent solicitor, notary, tax adviser or surveyor who is responsible to you rather than relying only on a sales representative.

Rental income, financing terms, prices, tax rates and demand can change. Treat older statements as background information, obtain current documents and calculate the complete cost of ownership. The guide to buying property abroad sets out further questions.

Write down the intended use, budget, preferred location, financing position and questions about management. Check the agency’s current identity and contact route through an independent source before sharing documents or making a payment.