It is usually one of the first questions we’re asked, and one of the hardest to answer without knowing the apartment. As a very general starting point, construction for a complete Paris renovation can range from approximately €3,000 to €5,000 per square meter, although we usually say that a safe bet is €3,500 . Complex layouts, extensive custom millwork, high-end finishes like marble or repurposed flooring, along with significant structural and technical work, can push that

Here's how we know! We’ve had two real life experiences recently, with different outcomes completely. For one, the perfect apartment came on the market with a quiet listing that we wouldn’t have known about if it hadn’t been for our relationship with the realtor. We jumped on it, saw it before anyone else, and our clients’ offer was accepted before any others could come in. Another client was about to buy an apartment when they asked us to visit it, just as a precautionary

A practical pre-purchase guide to what may be possible, and what to investigate before making an offer. The short answer: Possibly. But in a Paris apartment, almost every change depends on something you cannot see in the listing photographs. BEFORE YOU BUY The view, the moldings and the light may make you fall in love. But can the apartment support the way you actually want to live? Moving a kitchen may depend on drainage. Adding a bathroom may depend on pipe locations. Air c

European expertise means knowing how things are done here, from old buildings, copropriété rules and local regulations to the best craftspeople, showrooms and makers. But that expertise can feel intimidating, especially when you’re an ocean away. Our clients need the process itself to feel comfortable, with clear explanations, realistic budgets and timelines, regular updates, prompt answers and a team on the ground noticing what they cannot see from afar. That same understand