Alsace · Strasbourg · Colmar · Mulhouse · Route des Vins

Buying property in Alsace — your assistant, on your side

Estate agents work for the seller. We work for you. From viewings to the notaire — in English, Russian, French and German — we handle the whole purchase, then look after your home.

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, Russian, French or German — 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.

Three borders, one region

Strasbourg sits on the German border; Mulhouse is a short drive from Basel and the Swiss and German job markets. Many owners here live on one side and work on the other — 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.

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, Mulhouse, 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.

Tell us what you're looking for

A free 20-minute call, in English or Russian. We'll tell you honestly whether and how we can help.

+33 6 51 81 48 41 · info@privet.fr