House-hunters in France are often surprised that French real estate agents don't seem to be very responsive to queries - experienced property purchaser Samantha David reveals the tips and tricks for dealing with French agents.
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Updated: Wed 15 Jul 2026 15:53 CET
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Sometimes the biggest battle is just getting the French estate agent to respond to your queries. Photo by PHILIPPE HUGUEN / AFP
House-hunters in France are often surprised that French real estate agents don't seem to be very responsive to queries - experienced property purchaser Samantha David reveals the tips and tricks for dealing with French agents.
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