Buying A House In France - Softcover

Vries, Andre De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854583395 ISBN 13: 9781854583390

Publisher: UNKNO, 2005

Synopsis

Buying a House in France provides everything one needs to know to buy a house in France whether for use as a holiday home, a base while starting a new working life, an investment, or as somewhere to spend retirement.

The regulations and practices surrounding house purchase in France can vary greatly from those normal elsewhere--for example, it is rare for French prospective house buyers to get a survey done--so this book is essential reading for anyone looking for property there. Buying a House in France tells readers all they need to know including:
>How to raise finance and transfer currency
>Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals
>What inspections and surveys are necessary or advisable
>Conveyancing and exchanging contracts
>Arranging removals and taking pets
>Getting power, water, and other services connected

To help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from Brittany to the C�4te d''Azur, not just regions such as Provence that are already popular with expatriate buyers, with a regional guide explaining the characters of the different areas and the types and price of property to be found there. Special features include
>Full coverage of the up-and-coming areas
>Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money.
>Information on the regions'' geography, climate, and cuisine

The book also gives essential information for when the purchase is complete, from how to deal with builders and other craftsmen when restoring or renovating to making money from the house by renting it out. Also provided is essential background information covering the history, culture and economy of France, its climate and language, visa, permit and residence regulations, the health care, banking and education systems, and more.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This informative guide is broken into 4 major parts:

Part I: history, culture, economy; Visas, permits, residence regulations; health care, education; communications and keeping in touch; food, drink and shopping.

Part II - profiles of the regions of France; climate, topography & attractions; types of property available; comparative tables of prices; selecting the best places to buy.

Part III - red tape, planning and surveys; securing legal & other experts; currency conversion, taxes and mortgages; conveyancing, contracts & deposits.

Part IV - restoration and renovation; dealing with local artisans; gardens, pools & security; making money from your property; removals, pets and customs.

You will also find information on making a fresh start, your dream retirement, finding a holiday home, the law, agents and contracts, up-and-coming areas as well as useful contacts and personal case histories.

About the Author:

Belgian-born André de Vries is an expert on modern Europe whose other books for Vacation Work include Starting a Business in France, Live & Work in Belgium, The Netherlands & Luxembourg and Live & Work in Scandinavia. He lives in Oxford, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1854583395
• ISBN 13: 9781854583390
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 318