Expertise & Advice
The Property Blog
by James Nisbet
Market analysis, practical guides and Bordeaux property trends from your independent estate agent.
Property prices per m² in Bordeaux 2026: complete neighbourhood guide
From the Triangle d'Or to the Chartrons, from Bacalan to Pessac — detailed price analysis by area, trends since 2020 and the Bordeaux market outlook for 2026.
Read article →Buy-to-let investment in Bordeaux: yields, rental tension zones and high-potential neighbourhoods
Gross yields by neighbourhood, rent controls, tax schemes (Loc'Avantages, LMNP) and strategies to maximise your return.
Read →Buying property in Bordeaux from abroad: a complete guide
Non-resident mortgage, notarial power of attorney, remote purchase steps — everything an expatriate needs to know to buy in Bordeaux with confidence.
Read →Prestige property in Bordeaux: market, neighbourhoods and exceptional homes
Triangle d'Or, Gironde chartreuses, vineyards and Chartrons lofts — the Bordeaux luxury market decoded by an IAD Prestige specialist.
Read →Selling your property in Bordeaux for the best price: 2026 guide
Valuation, mandatory documents, home staging, mandates — all the steps to sell your Bordeaux property quickly and at the right price.
Read →First property purchase in Bordeaux: the complete 2026 guide
Budget, PTZ (interest-free loan), accessible neighbourhoods, steps to take and pitfalls to avoid. Everything first-time buyers need to know before signing in Bordeaux.
Read →Notaire fees in Bordeaux: calculation, simulation and tips to reduce costs
7 to 8% on older properties, 2 to 3% on new builds — full breakdown, worked examples and legal tips to reduce your purchase costs in Bordeaux.
Read →Best neighbourhoods in Bordeaux: a complete comparison to help you choose
Chartrons, Bacalan, Bastide, Caudéran, Saint-Michel — profile, prices, transport links, quality of life. The guide to finding your ideal Bordeaux neighbourhood.
Read →Selling without an agency in Bordeaux: mandataire vs estate agent vs private sale
An honest comparison of the three options, real savings on commission, legal risks and a checklist of mandatory documents for selling in Bordeaux.
Read →Investing in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Bayonne, La Rochelle, Périgueux beyond Bordeaux
Rental yields, price per m², market dynamics — the guide to property investment in the key cities of Nouvelle-Aquitaine to diversify your portfolio.
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