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What is a Tantieme in French real estate?

The French real estate term Tantiéme is the measurement of your proportional share of a co property in France.

It is important to be aware of this amount as it relates to the financial responsibility you have as an owner in the building and is used to calculate your charges mensuelles, appel des fonds and more.

Make sure you speak to an English speaking French notary about this.

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What is the diagnostic mérule in French real estate?

In French real estate the term mérule is referring to dry rot caused by a parasite that grows in a moist environment.

It is also called in French, « champignon des maisons » mushroom of the house,

This fungus lives on the wood of your French property and grows at a fast rate when certain conditions are met. The presences of mérule can cause health risks as its spores enter the air potentially causing respiratory problems or allergies in occupants.

If your new French real estate purchase lies in an area where there is risk of mérule ( dry rot ) you need to get your property inspected by a professional diagnostic technician prior to signing the contract of purchase of sale to confirm the absence or presence of this destructive fungus.

A property may also have mérule present if it is no longer inhabited and has not been aired for a long time, best consult a professional to make sure you know more.

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What is a Cellier in a French property ad?

A ‘cellier’ is the term for a place in a the traditional place in French property to store win or food.

Here are other French real estate terms explained in English:

Charges Mensuelles means

à louer’ means

Fosse Septique means

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French Real Estate: Why are there mandatory diagnostic tests?

The French real estate diagnostic tests are to inform buyers and renters of the condition of the property they want to buy or rent. The tests required depend on the location of the property and the type of contract involved (sale versus renting).

The validity of the diagnostics varies with the type of diagnostic in question.

The diagnostics form a very important part of your buying or renting of a French property. It is important to seek professional advice to understand these documents. Speak with an English speaking French notary to find out what diagnostics you can expect to receive at this time.

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What are charges trimestrielle in a French property ad?

Charges trimestrielle in a French property advertisement are typically referring to the same monthly charges discussed here. They are simply stated as charges trimestrielle since the owner of a co-property in France is often charged four times a year by the management company responsible for the co-property instead of every month.

Make sure you understand what is included in the charges before you invest in a French property. Ask your English speaking French real estate agent to get you the correct documents from the owner showing how much the monthly charges are at the present time.

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