Alsace · Strasbourg · Colmar · Route des Vins
Estate agents work for the seller. We work for you. From viewings to the notaire — in English and French — we handle the whole purchase, then look after your home.
Book a free 20-min call How it works
What we do for you
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Viewings, organised
We shortlist, book and accompany you to viewings — or go without you and video-call.
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The notaire & contracts
We’re beside you and translate every clause of the compromis and the acte — and flag anything off.
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Price & due diligence
Comparable prices, co-ownership charges, works, diagnostics — and, with older half-timbered houses, what the survey really says.
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All the admin
Utilities, bank, insurance, residence paperwork — set up and handled for you.
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Your language
Everything in English or French — no detail lost in translation.
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One person, start to finish
A single dedicated assistant on the ground — not a call centre.
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We’re not an estate agency
We sell you nothing and take no commission from the seller. You pay a clear service fee — so our only job is getting you the right home, on the right terms. We work with any agency.
Alsace, in practice
What actually matters when you buy here — beyond the postcard.
On the German border
Strasbourg sits right on the German border — Kehl and Offenburg are a short tram or drive away. Many owners here live in France and work across the Rhine, or the other way around, which changes tax residency, banking and insurance questions. We flag them early.
Old houses, real surveys
Half-timbered village houses and 19th-century town buildings are the local charm — and the local risk. Damp, timber, roofs, heating and insulation upgrades deserve a proper look before you sign, not after.
Local law is genuinely different
Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin keep their own droit local, including a distinct land register (livre foncier) rather than the standard French system. We make sure the paperwork you’re shown is the paperwork that matters, and work with a local notaire.
City, vineyard or countryside
A flat in central Strasbourg, a house on the Route des Vins near Colmar and a property in the Vosges foothills are three different purchases, with different budgets, rental rules and running costs. We help you compare them honestly.
After you buy — we look after it
Key-holding, maintenance coordination, mail, cleaning, opening up for you or your guests, and getting the heating on before you land in January. Your Alsace home, managed while you’re away — by people who are here, often, and speak your language.
- ✓ Key-holding & regular checks
- ✓ Maintenance & repairs coordination
- ✓ Mail, bills and utilities
- ✓ Winter checks & heating before arrival
- ✓ Guest & arrival preparation
- ✓ Reports in your language
Clear service fees — no commission
Indicative; we confirm a fixed quote after a free call.
Buyer’s Assistant
€1,500–4,000
per purchase
Full accompaniment: viewings, notaire, due diligence, translation, all admin to keys-in-hand.
Viewings day
€350
per day · à la carte
We pre-select and accompany you to a day of viewings, with honest feedback in your language.
Property Care
from €150
per month
Ongoing care after purchase — key-holding & mail through to full management.
FAQ
Do you replace the estate agent?
No — we represent you, the buyer, and can work alongside any agency. The agent works for the seller; we’re on your side.
What does it cost?
A fixed service fee (see pricing) — never a percentage commission. We confirm the quote after a free call.
Can you act while I’m abroad?
Yes — remote viewings by video, and we handle everything locally in Alsace until keys-in-hand and beyond.
Which areas?
Alsace — Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin: Strasbourg, Colmar, Sélestat, Haguenau, Obernai, the Route des Vins villages and the Vosges foothills.
Is Alsace really different legally?
In some respects, yes. Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin retain elements of droit local, including the livre foncier land register. It isn’t an obstacle — it just means using a notaire who works here every day, which is what we do.
What about health insurance while I’m settling in?
We help with the CPAM registration itself, but there’s usually a gap of a few months before your carte vitale is active. For that window, many clients take out a private international policy — CoverFar’s expat health insurance for France is a straightforward option to compare.
I run a business — can you help with cross-border trade or sourcing, not just property?
That’s outside what we do here. Our sister practice RhineDesk.com handles cross-border purchasing coordination, contract support and shipment inspection between France and Germany, alongside expat mobility support.
Tell us what you’re looking for
A free 20-minute call, in English or French. We’ll tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
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