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How to value a period property in Dordogne without relying on price per square metre alone

Architecture, technical condition, outbuildings, land, location and market depth: the factors that genuinely affect value.

Alexandre Evrard2026-07-157 min
How to value a period property in Dordogne without relying on price per square metre alone
Architecture, technical condition, outbuildings, land, location and market depth: the factors that genuinely affect value.
Chapter 01

An average price per square metre can be a useful reference, but it quickly becomes insufficient for a period house. Two properties with similar floor areas can have very different values because of architecture, condition, land and the genuine depth of buyer demand.

Start with the property's internal coherence

Layout, natural light, the number of genuinely usable bedrooms and the relationship between the house and its outdoor space all shape buyer perception. A large but awkward property is not valued in the same way as a fluid, immediately usable home.

Chapter 02

Treat renovation as a decision factor

Roofing, heating, windows, drainage, electrics and damp should not be grouped under a vague heading. Urgent work, comfort improvements and cosmetic choices need to be separated. This prevents an arbitrary discount.

A credible valuation is not designed to produce the most flattering number. It identifies the position that can be defended throughout the sale.
Chapter 03

Compare properties aimed at the same buyers

A relevant comparable is not only geographically close. It should appeal to a similar audience: main residence, holiday home, tourism project, character property or renovation opportunity.

Chapter 04

Test the analysis against today's competition

Completed sales provide a historical base. Current listings show the competition a buyer will see today. A robust valuation uses both, then adjusts them to the specific commune and market period.

Move from information to project

An article provides a general method. The form applies it to a specific property, budget and area.

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