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It happens in an instant. A phone call in the middle of the night; a diagnosis we never saw coming; the departure of someone we love before we had the chance to say goodbye. Life is as fragile as it is fleeting, and yet, how often do we act as if we have all the time in the world?We hesitate. We delay. We make excuses. We tell ourselves we’ll get to it tomorrow, next week, next year. However, time is indifferent to our hesitation. It moves forward with or without us and before we know it, we find...
In the often-high-octane world of real estate filled with showmanship, turnover and pressure to always chase the next big sale, it might seem improbable that a modest, quietly confident agency could rise to the top without compromising its values. And yet, in the heart of the French Riviera, that's exactly what Nice Homes has done.Recently, our small but steadfast team was honoured to receive the Premier Prix d'Excellence, a prestigious First Prize awarded by our peers in the region of Nice. More...
When the cobbled streets of Nice glisten in the sun and the Mediterranean breeze fills the air, it’s easy to understand why so many fall in love with the idea of owning property in this radiant corner of France. For first-time buyers or those purchasing in France for the first time, the dream of sipping espresso on a sun-drenched balcony often overshadows the less glamorous but crucial task of investigating red flags before signing on the dotted line. Because behind every charming façade and quaint...
As winter's chill envelops much of Europe, the city of Nice bursts into a riot of colour, music and festivity with its annual Carnival, a tradition that has evolved over centuries into one of the world's most celebrated events. The 2025 edition held from the 15th February to the 2nd March, themed King of the Oceans, not only honoured the city's deep connection to the sea but also showcased its commitment to environmental sustainability.The origins of the Nice Carnival trace back to 1294, making it...
Investing in rental property in Nice presents an exciting opportunity for those seeking stable income and long-term capital appreciation. With rental demand in Nice consistently outpacing supply, the market presents favourable conditions for investors looking to maximize returns. The city's Mediterranean charm, vibrant tourism sector, and strong demand for rental accommodation offer multiple avenues for profitability. However, competition is fierce and investors must develop a deep understanding...
The first rays of the Mediterranean sun stretch lazily across the sky, glistening off the calm sea and bathing the coast in golden light. The day has begun for yet another cyclist embracing the beauty of the French Riviera: pedalling, pushing and chasing the pure joy of the ride on varied road, gravel and mountain bike terrains.The world-famous climbs around Nice offer something truly unique: the blend of raw, rapidly accessible, untamed nature and the sophistication of a region steeped in history...
In recent years, France has experienced a notable increase in American expatriates choosing to make the country their home. In 2024 alone, over 13,000 Americans received their first French residency cards, marking a 5% rise from the previous year. This trend positions Americans as the fifth-largest group obtaining residency permits in France. Over the past decade, the total number of U.S. citizens residing in France has steadily increased, with some estimates suggesting over 100,000 Americans currently...
The way we live in our homes has changed dramatically over the years, and yet many of the challenges we face remain the same. How can we keep our homes secure, comfortable and efficient without spending too much time, effort and money? For generations, we've relied on manual solutions to turn lights on and off, to adjust thermostats, to double-check locks before going to bed and more; but what if these everyday tasks could be handled seamlessly and intelligently? Smart homes aim to solve these...
Selling your property by yourself is certainly a choice but it comes with its own risks too. The focus is on the risk. Depending on how high the risk is, most people would lean towards the most efficient solution being professional help and guidance. As an analogy, when you are unwell, you have a choice of going to see your doctor or self-medicating. Depending on the severity of your health issue - in other words how high your health risk is - most people would agree that going to...
I just wanted to say thank you to Pascale for helping us sell our apartment in Les Musiciens in Nice. Your professionalism and expertise helped us through the process without the slightest worry. Any small problems were quickly sorted out by yourself and contact through WhatsApp was excellent. I would gladly recommend you to anyone wanting to buy or sell in Nice. Kindest regardsClive R
Retirement is an exciting and often anticipated milestone in many people's lives. It marks the end of one's working life and the beginning of a new chapter filled with endless possibilities. Whether you plan on traveling the world, picking up new hobbies, or simply relaxing and enjoying the fruits of your labour, retirement is a time to celebrate all that you have accomplished and to look forward to what's to come.One of the many benefits of retirement is the freedom to choose where you want to live....
In the following article, we discuss a controversial topic that goes on behind the scenes within the industry. Our intention is purely to provide clarity to you – the reader – to better understand the dynamics of the real estate market and how certain practices can have unintended consequences.One such practice is when real estate agencies set targets for agents to sign mandates with property owners in order to expand their portfolio of properties to sell. This practice may seem logical on the surface,...
Happy New Year! As the clock strikes twelve and we say goodbye to the old year, we welcome the new one with open arms and a champagne toast. On behalf of the entire team here, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our clients, both past and present, for a prosperous and successful New Year. As we look towards the future, we're excited to see what the new year brings for the real estate market on the French Riviera. The Current Economic Climate The French Riviera is a destination...
Selling an apartment in a foreign country, during pandemic and when you don’t speak the language very well, is a daunting prospect, that was until we met Keely from Nice Homes.Keely had been highly recommended by a couple of friends and from the first time we met her, we felt very confident that she was the right person to help us with our sale. She has an extensive knowledge of the local property market and of the type of person our property might appeal to. Her efficiency stood out as she navigated...
As 2022 kicks off, we have noticed the early signs of the market moving towards a seller’s market. This article addresses the specifics of a seller’s market and how to work it to your advantage.What is a Seller’s Market?An expression commonly used in the real estate sector, the term “seller’s market” refers to when the demand for a product is greater than its supply – in this case, when there are more buyers looking for properties than there are owners selling their properties. It is the opposite...
We have found that Nice Homes are by far the most professional of the many agencies that we have tried whilst looking for an apartment in the Nice area.Keely listened to our brief and worked very hard to find exactly what we had asked for. Given limited time in Nice, Keely went above and beyond to maximise our time and we now have our desired foothold in the Alpes Maritime. Her help and recommendations of Notaires and general advice were invaluable.If you want to bur or sell a property in this...
Over the last 5 years, Pascale has been our agent for selling the apartment, buying the house and now buying a new flat. She is super dynamic, professional and reliable. Thanks to Pascale, you feel 100% relaxed and reassured even in such a tricky business as home buying. She knows ins and outs of the real estate market, working with notaries and paperwork, always coming up with offers that are barely on the market. Pascale also now happens to be our neighbor living in the same street. She is just...
My husband and I were first introduced to Keely when we were looking to purchase a home on the French Riviera; we had made enquiries with a number of agents but she was by far the most professional, attentive and tenacious. Dealing with someone that we could communicate with and not just in language, eased the process enormously and it actually became a very enjoyable journey because we knew that we were in safe professional hands. Keely helped us with all the legal processes of the purchase as...
We were looking to purchase an apartment for some time but it was not an easy task. Fast forward through many “unwilling agents”, we contacted Jenny and many viewings later in a pretty short period (since we were not an easy bunch) we are a happy owners. Jenny would always answer our calls, didn’t mind to visit and revisit, was straight forward, easygoing and had real customer service. Zuzana & Jaroslav
I cannot recommend Hassan more highly. He is extremely professional and very personable. His perfect fluency in both English and French made the whole process of selling our flat in Nice both smooth and efficient. From the guidelines he sent us on our initial enquiry to the final signing of the contract, we could not fault his excellent communication skills. He made sure that we understood the process and that we were fully informed, contacting us frequently at every stage and always replying...
Hassan made the experience of purchasing our flat in NIce effortless. Being English we dreaded navigating the French real estate system. A needless dread as Hassan did the heavy lifting for us. He did it all; accompanied us to the notaire and even helped negotiate gas, electricity and insurance deals. We would greatly recommend him and his team. A plus quality work. Thank you. Sara A
Simon made the entire property purchase experience stress free and seamless. His expert knowledge of both the areas in and around Nice and the purchasing process meant that he was able to offer timely and accurate advice and guidance. We were greatly impressed with both his professionalism and integrity and would happily recommend Simon to anyone considering purchasing or selling property in Nice! Phil & Margaret A
Alexandre a vendu notre appartement à un prix bien au-delà de nos espérances et a su le faire de manière très rapide. Il faut dire qu'Alexandre a su dès le départ mettre en valeur notre appartement grâce à sa maîtrise de la photographie. Cela lui a permis de trouver de nombreux clients potentiels qui ont voulu visiter notre bien. Sa sympathie et l'amour de son métier ont su déclencher l'achat coup de cœur. Nous referons évidemment appel à ses services si jamais nous devions vendre notre appartement...
Amidst the choppy seas of chaos with Covid -19, travel restrictions and language barriers, the presence of Nice Homes particularly in the guise of Jenny was a calming oasis of peace, sound advice, constant reassurance and updates. We were regularly kept informed of process and progress through emails, direct social media and phone calls. Simon also phoned me out of the blue one day, we spoke for several minutes. It was clear that Nice Homes are a very professional, friendly organisation that...
After searching the Internet for a holiday home I made contact with Jenny at Nice Homes via their website. Jenny scheduled a call and we discussed the type of home we wanted and our budget. Jenny emailed details of various homes and we arranged to come to France for a weekend to look. Jenny was brilliant, she drove us to each of the viewings and knew the areas well. Jenny was open and honest and gave the best advice with no hard sell. From viewings to the legal side of the purchase, Jenny was with...
While walking around Nice on holiday we noticed a “For Sale” sign on the balcony of a beautiful old building. We called the number and Hassan met us there, showed us the flat and made the buying process seamless. He personally guided us through the notaire procedure and introduced us to a service that transfered funds at the best rate. After the sale he even helped us find an interior decorator. If you are looking for an honest, diligent, and detail oriented agent choose Hassan. Michael...
The Nice Homes team brought my hopes of finding a place and creating a beautiful base in Nice into reality. Coming from Canada with very limited time to spare, I was anticipating a challenge. However, Hassan and his colleagues were exceedingly professional, thoughtful, listened carefully to what I was looking for and were very efficient. They made the process enjoyable & fun. Nice Homes went above and beyond and helped me find colleagues to design and manage my home. Most importantly I now have...
This was my first experience of purchasing a property in France and Hassan saw to it that everything was made clear to me through the entire process. He understood exactly what my requirements were, and was able to offer suggestions and perspectives about areas in Nice I would otherwise have not known. Once I found my property, Hassan saw me through the whole buying process from making an offer to getting the keys. I am now happily settled into the property and extremely content with my purchase....
Jeg har i 2019 købt en lille lejlighed i Nice. Jeg var så heldig at finde frem til Morten Rasmussen fra Nice Homes efter at have været gennem en række købsmæglere i Nice og omegn. Morten havde fra starten af en god fornemmelse af mine ønsker til beliggenhed. Lejligheden, som jeg endte med at købe var faktisk allerede under salgsforhandlinger, men Morten sørgede for, at jeg kunne komme til at se den. Jeg valgte efter samråd med Morten at købe til den udbudte pris. Herefter agerede Morten hurtigt...
My husband and I had the best meeting with Simon last week. He so over-delivered on our expectations that we left knowing we’d like to work with him. Just a matter of finding the right property now. Thank you, Simon, for your generosity in helping us navigate the mysteries of buying a property in France! You rock! Katherine and Ian P
Personally, the most important aspect of finding the right estate agent to work with is trust; that’s what Nice Homes is all about. As a foreigner, the process seemed daunting but from a very comprehensive meeting with Simon at the start, I had a clear understanding of the entire process and it unfolded exactly as described with nothing unexpected and could proceed with confidence. Jenny was outstanding! She gave me all the support I needed as a first time buyer:...
Marta and I were two foreign nationals looking to purchase our first home in Nice. We were recommended Hassan by a local friend as a knowledgeable and helpful professional. He successfully sourced our first home which we are incredibly happy with. We would not have found this apartment without Hassan’s help and initially we declined viewing it due to a slight deviation from our preferences. In aim of not limiting ourselves we did view the property under Hassan’s direction and since we have moved...
Keely has great sense of the market in French Rivera further to her great experience and understanding of each client's special needs and expectations. Being expatriate herself allows her to translate exactly the French way and mindset which facilitates the outcome of the transactions. Fluidity, smart, pragmatical and professional, are among her qualities as a broker and human being. Hugo L
Efter fire ejendomshandler i Frankrig gennem de sidste 14 år med Morten som ejendomsmægler kan jeg kun sige, at det uden ham havde været næsten umuligt. Han har formået at guide mig igennem den jungle og meget anderledes proces som det er at købe og sælge ejendom i Frankrig. Morten har bistået med alt fra vurderingen, kvalificeringen af kunderne, oversættelse hos notaren samt alt det praktiske i form af hjælp ved el, telefon og internet-installeringen. Jeg giver ham min varmeste anbefaling, da...
Nous sommes ravis d'avoir fait confiance à Pascale ! Elle a très rapidement compris nos attentes et nous a permis de trouver le bien de nos rêves du premier coup ! Nous avons particulièrement apprécié sa communication avec l'agent immobilier des vendeurs. En un mot : Merci Pascale!!! Flavia & François-Xavier C
Nice Homes is reinventing the old business of Real Estate with an innovative entrepreneurial approach that puts buyers, sellers and even the agents up front as priorities. Needless to say, win win for all with high satisfaction rates. I have had the pleasure of working with the team and look forward to seeing the continued success of Nice Homes. Deborah D
Alexandre Bourgeois s'est très bien occupé de ma vente. Il s'est montré très attentif à mes souhaits et a bien mené cette vente. Il a été très disponible. Je suis très satisfaite du service qu'il m'a rendu et je peux sans hésiter le recommander aux amis qui souhaitent acheter ou vendre. Claudine A
We met Hassan on a personal recommendation and from the beginning of the whole process of selling our flat, we were very impressed with the service he and Nice Homes provided. As a result, we were able to sell our flat very quickly and without any problems. Hassan went out of his way to handle all the necessary formalities smoothly and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to buyers or sellers of property in Nice. Chris M
Nous remercions l'agence Nice Homes et plus particulièrement Pascale Villequey pour nous avoir accompagné dans notre recherche d'appartement. Grâce à Pascale, nous avons trouvé rapidement le bien correspondant à nos attentes. Ses conseils furent précieux et nous la remercions chaleureusement pour ce projet mené à bien du début jusqu'à la fin. Antoine & Solène
During the time my apartment in Nice was on sale, I dealt with several real state agencies in the area. At some point, someone recommended Nice Homes to me. Since the very beginning of working with Nice Homes, I could perceive their professionalism, their attention to detail and their responsibility. I felt that I could put my trust in them. I was always very pleased with how they dealt with me as their customer. A very energetic team providing an excellent service, committing...
Lorsque j'ai décidé de mettre mon appartement en vente, j'ai fait appel à Pascale Villequey qui m'avait été recommandée par une connaissance.Le premier contact à été très agréable. Je l'ai trouvée très sympathique et très professionnelle. Elle a réussi à vendre mon bien assez rapidement malgré les mauvaises conditions sanitaires actuelles. Je n'ai eu à m'occuper de rien concernant les rapports avec le notaire.Merci à Pascale pour son contact agréable et chaleureux, ainsi que pour son professionnalisme...
My wife and I bought our apartment in Nice through Alexandre in May 2019. He turned out to be very professional, assisting us at all stages of the acquisition process, and even kept contact several months after we completed the sale to check that local authorities completed all their obligations to us, which was extremely helpful as we are not versed in details of the procedure. His fluency in English and Russian was also very helpful for us. We were very satisfied with his services. Alexei M
A chance encounter that reaped amazing rewards! Coming to Nice and searching for a property was a really frustrating experience for me. The local agents simply didn’t listen to my requirements, and after multiple visits we still hadn’t found our dream home… until a chance encounter with Simon in a local pub! His professionalism and care shone through immediately and are second to none. You really feel like his team at Nice Homes are there to help guide you through what can be a tricky process....
Jenny exceeded my expectations in my search and purchase of an apartment in Nice. She exercised considerable patience in showing me prospective units all over the city and clearly described all aspects of the property purchase process in France. Jenny also made the entire experience seem effortless by proactively managing many of the ancillary tasks associated with the purchase. I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for a full-service property purchase solution on the Côte d’Azur. Paul...
Je cherchais à acheter un appartement depuis plusieurs mois. J’étais en contact avec plusieurs agences. Alexandre a su tirer son épingle du jeu. Il a été très attentif à mes critères, très réactif et disponible. J’ai pu acquérir un bien totalement en adéquation avec mes exigences, grâce à ses services. Je le recommande vivement.Caroline F
Following our recent team video message that you can now find on our YouTube channel HERE, very many people have contacted us inquiring about what impact this global health crisis will have on the real estate market. We have certainly all read and heard numerous diverging opinions on the subject and can see how difficult a question this is to tackle. Therefore, focussing solely on our region, the French Riviera, and after several hours of discussions on video calls (thank you Google Hangout, thank...
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