The Paris Property Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Yolanda Robins
In this episode, my guest is Sean Cassidy who along with his husband Gerry Logue purchased and renovated a property on the last floor of a Haussman building facing Notre Dame.
In this episode, my guest is Karyn Bauer, who left behind her American life 30 years ago and is now sharing her cross-cultural experiences in her unique Paris home, a 17th-century renovated foundry in the Marais.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is Tony Edington, a retired chef who was born in the Bay Area of San Fransisco and now lives in Hawaii with his wife Yasamin. In 2019, they purchased and renovated a property in the Saint Marguerite neighborhood of the 11th district just before the pandemic hit. Listen to how this culinary expert enjoys his pied à terre while discovering all the scrumptious delights that Paris has to offer.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, the last before my summer hiatus, we’re back to the French countryside in Burgundy where my guest, Bryan Common who with his husband, purchased and restored a village townhouse in 2010. Let’s hear how this Canadian chose his country home in the Burgundy region, just two hours beyond Paris.
In this episode, my guest is Mathilde Grouvel founder of MAG Designs, an interior design studio based in Paris focusing on residential and commercial projects for international clients. Let’s hear how this design maven can help you transform your property in Paris.
In this episode, my guest is Gail Boisclair, founder and manager of Perfectly Paris, a furnished rental agency she began in 2001 with one small cottage in picturesque Montmartre. Let’s hear how this Canadian turned her small business into a network of beautifully appointed rentals suiting her loyal customer base traveling to Paris, just perfectly.
In this episode, my guest is Delphine Briere, founder & principal of My Paris Touch, assisting Expats in navigating the complex French administration with ease. Let’s hear how this administrative guru can simplify your Parisian life by using her Paris Touch.
In this episode, my special guest is Tanisha Townsend, the Chief Wine Officer of Girl Meets Glass. Let’s hear how Paris inspired this decorated wine expert to turn her hobby into a passion she now shares with an international audience, one glass at a time.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, I continue my BEYOND PARIS series with Donna McDougall, a veterinary surgeon who purchased a 1,000-year-old chateau in Normandy with her partner but was forced to navigate the renovation on her own due to an unexpected tragedy, and in a language she didn’t master.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, I continue my BEYOND PARIS series with Kimberly Farrell, who owned a pied-a-terre in Paris for over a decade. But in 2018, she and her husband Steve headed south and purchased a winemaker’s house near Saint-Emilion. Let’s hear how Kimberly and her family look forward to spending time beyond Paris in the Bordeaux region.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, I continue my BEYOND PARIS series with my guest Allison Zinder, a gastronomy expert who, with her family, lives between Paris and an 18th-century farmhouse in Burgundy.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, I begin my BEYOND PARIS series with Judy Miller, who with her husband Bruce retired to Paris from Michigan in 2007. Let’s hear how they made their way Beyond Paris to the Vaucluse region in Provence with a detour in “La Ville Rose”.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is Guillaume Tardivat, Account Manager France with Currencies Direct, a financial institution specialized in foreign exchange. Whether you’re interested in making a one-time transfer or recurring transfers to cover mortgage payments, let’s hear how Guillaume and his team can assist you with your foreign exchange needs when buying a property in Paris.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is Shawn Quinn, a US and French practicing attorney who is registered with the New York and French Bar. If you’re interested in visas, residency and citizenship in France, let’s hear how this native Upstate NY attorney can give us an overview of immigration, particularly between the US and France
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles my guest is Tahminae Mandani, founder and managing director of France Home Finance, a digital financial services firm providing French real estate loans, mortgages, insurance and even assisting non-residents with opening a French bank account. Let’s hear how this financial services entrepreneur can assist you in obtaining a mortgage to finance the purchase of your home in France.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is once again, property tax lawyer Arnaud Colson of GV Avocats. Arnaud is back to continue our conversation on French property taxes, but his time we focus on capital gains and inheritance taxes. Let’s hear how this Parisian tax attorney can assist you in preparing for your property tax obligations in Paris.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles my guest is Dean Johansson, a chemist and business owner from Vancouver who shares the key to his success in finding, purchasing and renovating a property in Paris, which starts with THE LIST. What prompted Dean to create his list? It all began when he was a young man and saw someone from his tiny hotel room enjoying their morning coffee on the 5th floor balcony of a dreamy Haussmannien style building. Let’s hear how Dean can help you create and prioritise YOUR list when searching for a property to purchase in Paris.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guests are Thanh and Jim Stukas, a Franco-American couple for whom I recently managed the redesign and restructure of their living space in the 20th arrondissement. They’ll tell us how they met thanks to François Truffaut while studying at the University of Notre Dame. Although they eventually married and started a family in Thanh’s native city of Paris, it wasn’t long before they relocated to New York City where they lived for several years. Let’s hear how this Franco-American family bridges the cross-cultural divide with ease.
Think you're not subject to the wealth tax on property? If your property is worth more than 1.3 million euros, you may be subject to pay it. In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is Arnaud Colson a partner with the law firm GV Paris Avocats who is responsible for the firm’s tax and business practices. Before becoming a partner at GV Paris, he worked with international firms such as Ernst & Young and Baker & Mackenzie. Let’s hear how this Parisian tax attorney can give you a primer on your property tax requirements in Paris.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles my guest is Jasmine Tan, a San Francisco-based entrepreneur who is the CEO, CFO, stylist and shopgirl all rolled into one at her urban emporium, Picnic SF. After years of visiting Paris with her family, she purchased and renovated a 35m2 bijou apartment in the 17th district in the residential neighbourhood near rue de Lévis. Let’s hear how this shopgirl realised her dream and became the owner of a pied a terre in Paris.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, my guest is Alistair Lockhart, Property Director for French Entrée, a subsidiary of France Media Group and a leading resource for Anglophones interested to purchase property in or relocate to France. Before joining French Entrée in 2018, Alistair acquired an extensive background in French real estate, digital marketing and sales and is now responsible for French Entrée’s property, mortgage and currency business. Let’s hear how Alistair can assist you with your entrée into French property.
In this episode, my guest is Kate Woodman another American in Paris and Brittany. Her love of France first led her to the city of lights and then to Brittany where she purchased a stone cottage just 20 minutes from the Atlantic coast. Since retiring to France in 2017, she has joined the Paris Choral Society and started a bilingual blog, Kate’s Paris and Beyond. Let’s hear how even in retirement, Kate keeps herself busy in the country and the city.
In this episode, my guest is Michael Edelstein, an American who relocated to Paris in 1998. After meeting his now French husband, Stephane, they purchased and renovated properties in Paris and on the French coast in Brittany. Listen to their experiences and what property destination awaits this international couple.
In this episode, my guest is Sara Bystrom, an international attorney based in Paris who founded her firm a decade ago. She is currently a partner at Berg & Moll, which provides legal, tax and financial services to international clients.
In this episode, my guest is Michelle Pozon, a life-long practitioner of Feng-Shui. Many of us found ourselves unexpectedly working from home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Michelle shares her thoughts on the importance of Feng Shui and other wellness principles when creating your home-office while staying connected in Paris.
In this episode, my guest is Alexa Robertson, a former notaire and founder of SQ1, a boutique real estate agency shares her thoughts on the property market in the age of COVID-19.
In this episode my guest is Marie Pistinier, the owner and principal of Paris Be A Part Of It and LOKIM, an agency with a portfolio of more than 500 furnished rental apartments.
In this episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, I interview my first guest, Nicole Champagnol, founder of ÉLASTIC an architecture and design practice based in Paris.
In the inaugural episode of the Paris Property Chronicles, you will be introduced to your host, Yolanda Robins, who will give you a preview of upcoming episodes.