A house on the Basque Coast, whatever the cost
With over 55 million euros of transactions generated in the first half of the year by the BARNES offices in Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hossegor, the Basque Coast property market is ...The rise of eastern Paris’ micro-neighbourhoods
It’s no secret, 2020 reshuffled the deck in the luxury property sector in Paris. The village life, family-friendly micro-neighbourhoods, outdoor spaces, greenery and lower prices are all drawing buyers to ...Seasonal rentals - Porto Cervo: luxury in Sardinia
Porto Cervo… A destination known around the world for its glamour and jet-set lifestyle under the Mediterranean sun. This deliberately exclusive marina in northern Sardinia was built in the ’60s ...The Hauts-de-Seine market in tip-top shape
Despite the turbulence in 2020, France’s Hauts-de-Seine department has lost none of its appeal, in fact quite the opposite! For one simple reason: Parisians want large surface areas and outdoor ...Spain: the remarkable return of a market hard hit by the epidemic
The Spanish property market is usually buoyed by international clients, so hit a rough patch recently, but we can already sense that the situation won't last forever. Travel restrictions have ...Yvelines: the new real estate El Dorado for Parisians
The Yvelines property market has recorded a historic acceleration in early 2021, with transaction volumes, prices and flash sales skyrocketing. Bénédicte Petitcol and Nicolas Moirignot, from BARNES Yvelines, give us ...Forte dei Marmi: the dolce vita in Tuscany
Having been unable to travel last summer, Europeans are rediscovering one of the great attractions of the Italian coast, Forte dei Marmi. Popular with the Florentine and Milanese aristocracy since ...BARNES exclusive: the top 50 cities for the very wealthy
The health crisis coupled with an unprecedented economic crisis has shaken up the deck among the top international cities with wealthy clients. New York, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Paris ...Buying luxury real estate as you would a work of art
The French luxury market is unique in terms of the quality of its property portfolio, in cities synonymous with living the dream for international investors. Despite its legendary red tape, ...When property reflects our new lifestyles
Contrary to common belief, the distinction between primary and secondary residences has not disappeared with lockdown. It has been transformed. In these changing times, we are entering the age of ...The splendours of the Basque Coast
A 120 sq.m contemporary house perched over the ocean in Bidart, another, larger (400 sq.m) contemporary house affording 360° views over La Rhune moutain and the Pyrenees, a 235 sq.m ...Vineyards, a bespoke investment
Vineyards are in a class of their own when it comes to investment, which means that acquiring a wine-growing estate requires the utmost customisation for each specific case. Have you ...8 good reasons to invest in Miami
Between its thriving economy, recognised quality of life, exceptional tax benefits and a luxury market that is still affordable, Miami is one of the most favourable destinations when it comes ...BARNES reinvents life annuity
Life annuity sales are gaining a new lease of life thanks to BARNES, which is brushing off the dust of this arrangement in order to bring it into alignment with the ...An international context ripe with real estate investment opportunities
The first half of 2020 reshuffled the deck in many international markets. Luxury real estate is no exception, but unlike many other sectors, it has emerged from the current health ...French Riviera - BARNES opens a concept store in Valbonne
The inland region of Cannes represents a property market in its own right, popular for decades with a family-oriented clientele partial to the unspoilt Provençal atmosphere, set between the sea ...Paris, the charms of the Panthéon
BARNES is strengthening its position on the Left Bank of the Seine with the opening of an agency in the Panthéon neighbourhood, at the heart of the 5th arrondissement.. Just a few ...Normandy - Deauville makes its comeback
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, many challenges related to the overpopulation of small spaces in town centres have been brought to light. BARNES Deauville has seen a strong ...Luxury real estate confirms its status as a safe haven
Not only has luxury real estate withstood the blow, but it will probably be one of the few to come out of the current crisis on top.The consequences of COVID-19 on your property transactions
“Mandates can be signed electronically.” Richard Tzipine, Managing Partner of BARNESIn the wake of Brexit: Moving from London to Paris
It’s official. The Brexit D-Day is March 29, 2019. The countdown has begun, at least for some. Because this referendum is not just a concept. As the slogan states, "Brexit ...Buy a Company in the United States: A 4-Gear Transmission
You want to accelerate your professional career by becoming an entrepreneur in the United States and hit the 4th gear right away ... Ok, but let’s start with the 1st! ...Rent the most beautiful vacation properties
The countdown has begun, snowflakes have started to fall and the buds of chestnut trees tell you that it’s already time to organize the search for a rental for your ...Buy a residence in La Baule
No need for a polemic, if you hope to have a unanimous family vote, it will be La Baule and its Cote d'Amour (Coast of Love). The destination for big ...How to buy property in the US
Have no fear! The US real estate market is a global marketplace, extremely open and active for both foreign investors and Americans. Penthouses overlooking the Hudson, mansions on the ...
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In this section, you’ll find the answers to the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, Why? But most importantly, How? With one ear in the BARNES offices and the other in the streets, we offer our sharpest advice and most valuable recommendations to ensure a successful investment, sale, purchase, or rental of properties in the world’s most exceptional neighborhoods, regions, cities, and countries, including the best-sellers. So take out your notepad and pen, we’re letting you in on how to realize the real estate project of your dreams.
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