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A selection of completed Paris property purchases — in our clients' own words.

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3-bed apartment, Le Marais (4e)

3-bed apartment, Le Marais (4e)

€1.4M

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We'd spent a year trying to navigate the Paris market alone. Within four months of engaging Helena, we had our keys.

James and Claire had been searching for a Marais pied-à-terre for over a year, repeatedly losing properties to faster local buyers. Helena identified three off-market candidates, secured early access, and negotiated a 7% reduction from the asking price.

Buyer

James & Claire T.

Origin

London, UK

Timeline

4 months

Duplex, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6e)

Duplex, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6e)

€2.1M

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Helena handled everything from initial search to key collection. We visited Paris twice — both times to view only pre-approved shortlists.

With young children and limited travel flexibility, Erik and Sigrid needed a team that could pre-screen comprehensively. Helena's Paris team arranged virtual walkthroughs, instructed independent structural surveys, and handled all notary liaison in French.

Buyer

Erik & Sigrid H.

Origin

Reykjavik, Iceland

Timeline

6 months

Investment apartment, Bastille (11e)

Investment apartment, Bastille (11e)

€680,000

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As a pure investor I needed numbers, not emotion. Helena delivered a full ROI analysis before I committed to a single viewing.

Michael required a short-term rental investment with strong yield fundamentals. Helena's team provided arrondissement-level rental data, profitability modelling, and connected Michael with a bilingual property manager on completion.

Buyer

Michael O.

Origin

New York, USA

Timeline

3 months

Family home, Neuilly-sur-Seine

Family home, Neuilly-sur-Seine

€3.2M

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Our requirements were specific — large garden, top school catchment, quiet street. Helena never wasted our time with unsuitable options.

Relocating for Laurent's role, Théa and Laurent needed a family property that met exacting school, space and security criteria. Helena coordinated with the family's Geneva lawyer, managed all French legal correspondence, and personally attended every survey.

Buyer

Théa & Laurent M.

Origin

Geneva, Switzerland

Timeline

8 months

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