num_pages: 318
description: Buying a House in France provides everything one needs to know to buy a house in France whether for use as a holiday home, a base while starting a new working life, an investment, or as somewhere to spend retirement.The regulations and practices surrounding house purchase in France can vary greatly from those normal elsewhere--for example, it is rare for French prospective house buyers to get a survey done--so this book is essential reading for anyone looking for property there. Buying a House in France tells readers all they need to know &gt;How to raise finance and transfer currency&gt;Finding and dealing with estate agents and other professionals&gt;What inspections and surveys are necessary or advisable&gt;Conveyancing and exchanging contracts&gt;Arranging removals and taking pets&gt;Getting power, water, and other services connectedTo help readers find their ideal home the book covers the entire country from Brittany to the C?4te d''Azur, not just regions such as Provence that are already popular with expatriate buyers, with a regional guide explaining the characters of the different areas and the types and price of property to be found there. Special features include&gt;Full coverage of the up-and-coming areas&gt;Comparative tables of prices to show where to find the best value for money.&gt;Information on the regions'' geography, climate, and cuisineThe book also gives essential information for when the purchase is complete, from how to deal with builders and other craftsmen when restoring or renovating to making money from the house by renting it out. Also provided is essential background information covering the history, culture and economy of France, its climate and language, visa, permit and residence regulations, the health care, banking and education systems, and more.
language: English
title: Buying A House In France
titlecomplete: Buying A House In France
ratings_count: 6
publisher: UNKNO