16th May 2008
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New build property in France

modern houseWelcome to our New Build zone covering new build, off-plan and new developments in France. Modern properties, flats and developments are becoming increasingly popular among overseas buyers as well as with the French. In this zone FrenchEntrée will help define just what new build means in France, the range of property it includes, how much control you have over off-plan purchases and the legal process involved. We also discuss the leaseback method of purchase and provide case studies of people who have bought in new developments in France.
If you are looking to build your own home then take a look at our articles on self-build in France. And if you're thinking about buying as an investment check out our French Property Investment Zone.

Michael Streeter
Property editor

Buying a house in France

FrenchEntrée Property is packed full of information on buying your dream home in France. Take a look at articles on finding French property, house prices, selecting a region of France, the purchase process, the French legal process, the costs plus hints, tips, French property terminology and FAQs. And last but not least search our database of property for sale in France or see the listings from from private vendors. In fact, there's everything you need to purchase your house in France.

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New Build Properties in France

New build, off-plan, new development, self-build.. what do they mean in France?

We have chosen to call this zone 'New build'. This refers to property that is built or scheduled to be built by a large or small scale developer, and which is then offered for sale. Other phrases such as 'off-plan' and 'new developments' mean essentially the same thing. In contrast, when a buyer purchases a plot of land themselves and then has their own house built on it, we call that 'self build'.


‘Buying new build in France – think of it as not having to renovate or decorate!’

Place in France Buying off-plan or new build property rather than doing up a ramshackle old French property is becoming ever more popular. Patricia Fevrier of A Place in France looks at some of the reasons why more...

French new house builders going green

eco friendly FranceWendy Bull of property search company Wendy’s Houses examines the trend towards more environmentally-friendly homes in France and reveals what’s on offer more...

New Build Development In Mazamet

Investment Potential In South West France From 45,000 Euros

Exclusive New Build Development in MAZAMET SOUTH TARNAn exclusive development nestling in the lush region of South Tarn offering superb views of the Montagne Noire and the beautiful scenic open countryside. All plots SOUTH FACING and with Electricity, Town Gas, Water, Mains Drains and Telephone connected to each plot. more...

Why overseas buyers are choosing new build property in France

modern houseOnce upon a time foreign purchasers were only interested in buying a magnificent maison de maître or a charming château. Not any more. As Michael Streeter reports, new build, off-plan, new developments – call them what you will – are now in vogue more...

New development property in France – what you get for your money and where

Marseille Paris investThere are many different types of new development, off-plan and investment properties to choose from. Property editor Michael Streeter looks at some examples of what you can expect to find, from city hot spots to golf course developmentsmore...

What you get with a new build property in France

Kitchen off-planThe different options and choices that you get when buying off-plan can be bewildering. Here we take a look at what you can and cannot find expect to find when buying in a French new development. For example, if you were expecting a fitted kitchen… more...

Buying new build in France – the legal process

New build property lawLawyer Laurence Daurignac of the International Law Partnership describes the main differences between buying an off plan property in France and purchasing a resale house more...

Buy to let in France

book and penMore and more overseas buyers are looking to make money from their French properties by letting them out. Here are some guidelines to follow when considering a buy to let purchase in Francemore...

Buying investment property in France

investment picAs more and more people consider investing in the French property market Michael Streeter examines the trend - and looks at the key questions for investors to consider planning to buy more...

Paris tops EU investment charts

eiffel tower + housesParis is the best place to invest in Europe, according to a recent report by the Washington-based Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers more...

Different ways to let your property in France

property search paris Emily Southcombe of Tricolore Property Search weighs up the pros and cons of the various ways of buying and then letting out your French property more...
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