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