by Lucy | Mar 5, 2020 | English, Purchase
On arrival at the notary to sign the “promesse”, I saw Monsieur, but not Madame. I asked him where she was and he indicated with his thumb. Madame was sitting 5 seats down in the entrance hall with the agent. Having only seen me in wellies and a rain coat...
by Lucy | Feb 21, 2020 | English, Purchase
Elkar Bat is a small, new building project management company in Espelette, run by Patxi Zamora, who set up his business after working for one of the large local building companies. I met him at the house and liked his discretion and honesty immediately. Especially...
by Lucy | Feb 16, 2020 | English, Purchase
Two days later I returned to the house during the day with the agent and Monsieur, who remembered the keys. I fell in love with the Maison Labatchenia immediately. Surrounded by 7000 m2 of fields and with a view of Ainhoa, I could immediately see the potential for a...
by Lucy | Feb 14, 2020 | English, Purchase
Having spent several months looking for the ideal home, I had an appointment at 4 pm on a rainy February afternoon with an agency to see a house for sale just outside Ainhoa. I was greeted at the Maison Labatchenia by the agent and the couple selling the house. They...
