Fazzmole

So, did you buy?

Thanks for that. In England it is possible to look for the 'signs' that would put you off buying a place. Those signs don't apply or rather you don't recognise them in the same way in France. Survey wise in the UK I would get a surveyor to have a look around - but actually in a flat I would get the lowest cost superficial one. In France having a flat surveyed seems to be unknown probably as there is access to the relevant material. I would prefer to ask stupid questions now rather than regret not having taken the time out to ask!

I know that surveys are a good idea on houses, slowly the French seem to accept this. However, what experiences have people had with apartments? What sort of survey is 'reasonable'?

I am looking at apartments that are in large old blocks. The common areas look fine by in large. What I am concerned about is the other occupiers who may well be tenants as opposed to owners. Has anyone experienced any issues from being in an apartment building that has socially housed tenants? How do you make a judgement or find out? Will the syndic minutes help?