Whether you are looking to invest in French real estate, aspire to own a holiday home in France, or plan to move to France in the future—this beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know about buying French Property. What…
Buying a property in France can be both exciting and nerve-racking. On one hand, you are realising your dream of purchasing a vacation home or taking the first step towards a move overseas. On the other hand, you are about…
There’s a lot to think about when buying a property in France and even if you already speak good French, you will likely come across a host of unfamiliar words and French property vocabulary along the way. When it comes…
Whether property hunting, making an offer, or signing the final Acte de Vente, there are many things to consider when buying a property in France. And once you add the difficulties of navigating French property law, signing contracts in a…
Whether you’re buying a second home in France or looking to invest in real estate, how can you be sure that a property is right for you? Half of the problem is knowing what questions to ask and this…
Before you can start looking for your place in France, be it a holiday home or a permanent residence, it’s important to narrow down your search to a particular region, or selection of regions. France is a big place, after all…
Keep it simple with our very quick overview of the steps you need to go through to buy a house in France.
You’ve decided on the type of property you’re looking for and narrowed down the best place to buy your French house. Maybe you’ve even inquired about a French Mortgage and set up your currency account. But where’s the best place…
Once your French property search is underway and you’ve started to make a list of potential properties, the next step is to start organising your house-hunting trip. From booking house viewings to the essential questions you should ask your French…
Whether you have always dreamt of buying a house in France or are looking to invest in French real estate, the French property market is an attractive prospect for foreign buyers. But can you still snap up a bargain in…
In this step-by-step guide, we outline the purchasing process when buying a house in France…
The Notaire in France is involed in most of the important moments in life and ensures that all the proceedings comply with french law. …
The Compromis de Vente is the first formal and legally binding stage in the property purchase process in France. It is a written contract of sale agreement which legally …
The Acte de Vente or Acte Authentique is the final contract signed by the buyer and seller when a property is sold in France. It must be prepared and witnessed in France, by a notaire.
A look at tontine, en indivision and société civile immobilière and how this affects the surviving spouse.
The role that Diagnostic surveys play in the purchase of a house in France is very different from what you may be used to.
French real estate comes in many shapes and sizes. Perhaps you dream of a farmhouse renovation in the heart of Provence, an alpine chalet, or buying an old French château to convert into a chambre d’hôte? Perhaps your ideal type…
Purchasing French property doesn’t have to mean a rural farmhouse or a beachside apartment—there are many other options to consider if you’re looking to buy a second house. With competitive prices and all the advantages of a residential holiday park,…
Experts from the International Law Partnership describe the main differences between buying an off plan property in France and purchasing a resale house
