Glossary 

 

Our glossary defines frequently used mortgage terms. Click on one of the following letters of the alphabet to locate a specific term on this page.

Buildings and Contents insurance / Multirisques Habitation (MRH)

Buildings and Contents insurance is insurance which provides cover for the rebuild or repair costs to a property and the costs of the contents within that property in the event of damage. This insurance is obligatory and the policy must be put in place before you sign the deed of sale. Your notary will ask for a copy of the policy at the moment of signing the deed.
BNP Paribas International Buyers can put you in touch with English speaking representatives of insurance companies in France.
 

BNP Paribas International Buyers is a business line of BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
BNP Paribas Personal Finance - Credit institution – Société Anonyme incorporated under French law with a share capital of 453 225 976 euros - 542 097 902 RCS Paris -
Head office: 1 bd Haussmann, 75009 PARIS Insurance Intermediary (N° ORIAS : 07 023 128) Insurer(s): Cardif Assurances