YOUR PROPERTY IN FRANCE - Softcover

Davey, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749440163 ISBN 13: 9780749440169

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2003

Synopsis

Owning a house in France is a dream for many British people and, increasingly, a reality for some. Property prices are generally lower than in much of the UK, which encourages many buyers, but purchasing and selling costs are much higher. Choosing the wrong property or wrong location can be an expensive mistake. This guide deals with the detail of buying or renting a home in France in a practical and straightforward way. Every aspect of buying property is dealt with, including financial issues, choosing a location, the different regions, renting, purchasing, buying land, apartments, letting and selling, taxation and inheritance rules, and retiring, working and setting up a business in France. With maps, useful addresses and a dictionary of helpful French terms, the book is a companion for any would-be Francophile and should help prospective buyers avoid the pitfalls which can turn buying a dream home into a disaster.

About this title

About the Author

Charles Davey is a practising barrister and fluent French speaker who has lived in France for several years. He contributes articles for The Riviera Times and is a correspondent for The News, the national paper for the English speaking community in France.

From the Inside Flap

The Complete Guide to Buying Property in France
Charles Davey

More and more people are considering buying property in France. The climate, culture and lifestyle make it a very seductive proposition, while affordable travel connections and comparatively low house prices have helped make it a reality for many. But there are rules and regulations that every buyer needs to be aware of if their dream is not going to turn into a nightmare.

The Complete Guide to Buying Property in France is full of practical, expert advice. Written by a practising barrister, it deals with every issue you will need to consider, including:

 The regions of France their property market and transport links
 Every step of the purchasing process
 Financing your purchase
 French inheritance and taxation rules
 Health and educational rights and choices
 Renting a home in France
 Letting your French home
 Setting up a business in France

Packed with detail such as useful vocabulary, web-sites, contact addresses, flight information and sample forms, it is your essential companion to avoiding the pitfalls and making that perfect purchase.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749440163
• ISBN 13: 9780749440169
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256