There’s so much to think about when planning to move to France but what do you need to consider when choosing where to live in France? It’s easy to focus on one aspect of life there and forget about the others. You can get caught up in choosing the right school for your children and then realise that you want to be by the sea instead of in the heart of a city. Or you could have your mind set on a...
Buyers Guide
Over the past few years, mortgage lenders in France have become much more comfortable with offering loans to non-residents. That means you won’t need to rely on a lender in your home country for a mortgage; you can go directly to a French lender. Whether you’ll be relocating full-time or you’re in the market for a holiday home, here are 10 things you need to know about mortgages in France. 1. It...
Buying property in France is a huge and exciting investment. But to make sure you’re making the right decision and buying the right home – and not just the one you fell in love with at first sight – you need to know the ins and outs of the buying process in France. Making sure you cover practical must-dos and must-knows will mean being happy in your new home for years to come. When you are buying...
If you’re interested in investing in luxury French real estate, there’s an option you may not have considered yet: new build property. Instead of seeking out the right home that’s already been built (and lived in), buying an off-plan new build property means you get a brand new space designed to your requirements, with all of the modern amenities you could want. Practically any type of property can...
Statutory surveys when buying a property in France, are an integral part of the property sales process in France, and they’re important for both buyers and sellers to be aware of. Not only are they legal requirements that the French property seller must follow, but they provide the potential buyer with important, must-know information so they can make an informed purchase – or decide whether or not to...
The process of buying property in France moves fast, and you’ll exchange contracts early on. That’s why it’s so important to keep an eye out for common property buying pitfalls. Know which issues to tackle before signing the compromis de vente contract and putting down a deposit. Otherwise, you could pay more or get stuck with a home that has problems you didn’t anticipate. Prepare for...
How do you buy a property in France? Do you find yourself searching the internet and scrolling through picture after picture of stunning properties in France? Maybe you daydream about owning a top-floor apartment in the heart of Paris or a vast chateau in the peaceful countryside. You could be wishing for a view of the glistening Mediterranean Sea in the French Riviera or a mountaintop retreat where you...
One of the biggest days in your life is when you buy a new home, especially if that new home is in a completely different country and signifies the start of an unfamiliar and exciting new way of life. Buying property in France is quite different from the process in other countries like the UK or the US, though. A key part of the property buying process in France is the compromis de vente – the first...
Luxury property buyers agents work with clients from all over the world to help them find the home of their dreams and advise them on real estate investments. Agents are there at every step of the buying process, from the initial search through closing on the property. In addition to their vast database of properties for sale and the time they dedicate to finding a home that matches the buyer’s...
There are many different types of French property to be found in France. Often though, the terminology can be very confusing as certain property types can only be found in specific places. For example, you won’t find a chalet in Provence as chalets can only be found in the French Alps. Similarly, you aren’t likely to find a mas on the French Riviera, as mas properties are set in the countryside, not...