Finding a qualified chartered surveyor in France doesn’t have to be a wild goose chase says John Snell Q. How do I find a good surveyor in France? A. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has a global presence and…
As in other countries, people selling a house in France have certain obligations and duties. Here we examine the selling process in detail…
There is no requirement in France to have a pre-purchase ‘building survey’ done. There are laws requiring a vendor to provide diagnostiques including: termites, asbestos, lead paint, energy efficiency, electrical and gas installations, plus environmental risks such as earthquakes and…
Highlights of recent property news headlines in the French Media. We comb through the news so you don’t have to.
Do you have a right of action against the seller of your house in France if what you bought has a major defect which wasn’t apparent to you before you signed?
An exclusive survey of foreign buyers of French property conducted by FrenchEntrée to identify buying preferences and trends.
For British people, the prospect of purchasing a new property in France can inspire excitement and apprehension in equal doses. Owning your own little corner of France is often a dream waiting to come true, but the process of completing…
Look out for these four definite legal”no-no’s” when buying in France.
The role that Diagnostic surveys play in the purchase of a house in France is very different from what you may be used to.
Here are some key things to keep in mind, collated from estate agents and property experts across France…
Certain rules apply to properties which are not connected to mains drainage. French Law Solicitors Heslop & Platt, look at what this means for residential property buyer and sellers.
This week a peculiar thing happened in Paris. An open public space like a park or a square from one moment to the next filled with tables, chairs, white tablecloths and 11,0000 thousands people dressed in white carrying champagne and…
There has been a lot of recent discussion and activity about new laws concerning fosses septiques, septic tanks on private properties. Here, we give the background to these changes.
Plenty of factors to take into consideration when planning to take your canine companion on holiday. Do you leave them at home or take them with you?
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The Quality of Life Index as calculated annually by uSwitch.com shows France at the top of the leader board for the third time running. A total of 10 European nations were involved in the survey and ranked on the basis…
A new regime for septic tanks came into effect on January 1st of this year, which has brought a new concern for sellers of Dordogne property. At the time the preliminary contract is signed, the seller is now required to produce a certificate of compliance in relation to any septic tank arrangements.
Jane and Ron Bennett have a property in the Gers that they rent out to holidaymakers. They intend to spend more time there once Ron has retired, but their investment has already brought with it a career change for Jane.
The British Embassy in Paris has chosen SureFlap, the world’s first multi-format microchip cat flap, to feature in its Pet Care Product Showcase based on its innovation and design.
Mimi and John live near Rennes in Brittany. Twelve months ago they packed up all their things and moved their young family to another town just 2km away. In spite of the short distance involved, there was plenty to do!
Image not found.Why do some people insist on a survey while others just accept the comment that it’s not done in France? Purchasing a property in France is probably one of the largest financial investments in your life, so is it worth getting a survey? Surveyor Philip Atkinson discusses why and when a survey is worth getting…
You have found a beautiful farmhouse in Gascony with a pigeonnier dating back to the 18th century. There are a few simple rules to make sure that your dream does not become a nightmare…
Solicitor Annie Digby explains why the use of the Notaire is no substitute for your own independent legal advice on international aspects when buying a property in France…
Image not found.Believe it or not, gazumping can and does happen in France. We take a look at why it happens and what can be done to prevent it…
Summertime and the living is easy………. Or so the song would have us believe. All the Indications so far this year and future predictions, are for a return to the traditional French summer which equates to a very warm July and August, anyone remember August 03?
Gordon and Jocelyn Simms are writers and poets and, when they decided to retire to France, it was important that they found the perfect place in which to ‘live their dream’. Gordon tells the tale of how they found their mill home by the river.
There are three types of conditions in a purchase contract. If you want to make changes to them or add other conditions into a contract, it is important to understand their effect and the difference between them.
Insurance broker Aon conducted an online survey. It was sent to five-hundred English speakers in France (66% of which are British). There was some interesting feedback concerning confusion with French insurance…
There are more than one thousand health insurance providers to choose from in France. Here are some tips and advice on selecting the best policy for you…
‘It is important to establish through your Notaire that all completed construction works have been carried out by registered builders and artisans or it carries no guarantees’ says Chartered Surveyor Brian Lindley…
Fancy dining out in Dieppe? Rob Silverstone, author of best-selling novel A Mule in Rouen tells us about some of his favourite eateries in Dieppe’s ‘Le Pollet’ district – guaranteed to tickle your taste buds….
This area boasts many chateaux, bastide towns, abbeys, gorges and valleys.
Experts from the International Law Partnership describe the main differences between buying an off plan property in France and purchasing a resale house
Image not found.Having a house built to your own specification in rural France is an increasingly popular way of realising the dream of French property ownership. But is it really as simple as the Immobiliers, Builders and Architects make it sound? Stephen Leitch presents a first hand account of the many pitfalls to be avoided.
As we follow the highs and lows of one couple buying their dream house in Normandy, we discover that French property surveys are not what they ought to be and certainly don’t mention sharing electricity with the neighbours…
Image not found.Unlike in the UK for example, having your property surveyed is not compulsory with French banks and building societies. However, for some French property buyers, getting an independent survey can be very worthwhile…
Image not found.From 1 November 2006 anyone selling a house in France has to get it surveyed and then graded by an expert for its energy efficiency. This new survey, which can cost up to €250, also tells prospective buyers how much carbon dioxide gas is produced when heating the home
Buying a home overseas can be a very exciting time. But it can also be worrying and an expensive process. To help you through this process – and help make your money go further, Moneycorp, the UK’s leading foreign exchange company, offers the following advice
If you are interested in having a new home built for you in the Languedoc your first concern will be about finding a construction company that you can trust, that will comply with the highest standards and regulations, and that will come in on time and on budget?
Our move here was based on the colour of a car, totally unexpected and unplanned, and yet it changed our lives. We had had a turbulent year, moving from Tunbridge Wells …
Many nightmare properties are still being bought by unsuspecting buyers, who are lulled into a false sense of security by comments such as ‘here in France we don’t have surveys done’, says chartered building surveyor Martin Rushton
Jayne and I had been planning an exit strategy for a while! To escape the rat race, we planned to buy a boat and sail the world in very slow time…
Surveys aren’t common in French property transactions and the French don’t usually undertake a survey when they buy property – but surveyors are available, and you can also do some things yourself…
In this step-by-step guide, we outline the purchasing process when buying a house in France…
