Pre-sale clearance
Clearing a house before the sale, on your schedule
Completion is coming up and the property is still furnished? AH Express empties houses and flats before a sale, a handover or a new tenancy, across the Alpes-Maritimes, Monaco and the Var — so you hand over an empty property on time.
- Free quote
- No obligation
- Quick reply
Available 24/7
Weekends and bank holidays included.
Service within 24 hours
Our usual lead time, often less.
Registered road haulier
Listed on the French transport register (DREAL).
Professional liability insurance
RC Pro cover.
One point of contact
From quote to delivery.
Do you have to empty a house before selling it in France?
Generally, yes. Unless the sale agreement (compromis) says otherwise in writing, the seller must hand over the property free of furniture and clutter by the signing of the final deed (acte authentique) at the notaire. Cellars, lofts, garages and outbuildings are included.
Otherwise, the buyer may ask for the clearance at your cost or delay taking the keys.
For information only, not legal advice.
When to book
- As soon as the compromis is signed
- At least 2 weeks before completion
- For a probate sale, on a date that suits all heirs
What we do
A full clearance, room by room
- You set aside what you keep; we remove the rest
- Furniture, appliances, boxes, cellar, loft, garage, garden shed
- We can also move what you keep to your new address
- We can work while you're away, with key handover
How much does it cost?
Like a clearance, it depends on volume, access and the type of items.
Send photos of each room for a clear quote and a date that fits your completion.
Message us on WhatsAppWhere do we work?
- Nice
- Monaco
- Cannes
- Antibes
- Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Toulon
- Saint-Tropez
- Brignoles
- Fréjus – Saint-Raphaël
- Draguignan
These services can help too
What our customers say
No reviews published yet. AH Express is a young company — you could be the first to share your experience.
Pre-sale clearance: frequently asked questions
Another question?
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call: we reply quickly.
Do I have to empty my house before selling it in France?
Yes, unless the sale agreement states otherwise.
How long before completion should it be done?
Before signing at the notaire. We usually come within 24 hours, but book when the compromis is signed.
Can I leave furniture for the buyer?
Yes, if the buyer agrees in writing in the compromis.
Something to move? Let's talk now.
Describe what you need in a minute. We'll get back to you quickly with a clear, no-obligation quote.