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tryWhat to expect from an agent in France
6th February 2012 - 05:01As in the UK, you will find that every town in France has many estate agents or 'agences immobilieres'. They can and should be invaluable in their help to you. Fees are paid by the buyer and are considerably more than in the UK. The upside of this is that generally, you will receive more help than you would at home. A good French estate agent is essentially selling a lifestyle, not just a home and they should assist with matters such as setting up a French bank account, recommending a more...
Tips for viewing property in France
30th November 2011 - 07:14Planning your viewing trip in advance will pay dividends when you actually get over to France. A little homework at the start will save you time, give you confidence and allow you to achieve what you really want in terms of location and property. Read as much as you can about each area: they all have their own characteristics and you need to be sure you know about these before committing yourself to a purchase. You could do worse than start right here! My France Buying Guide more...
Choosing where to buy in France
19th October 2011 - 04:52Richard and Sally had yearned for many years to own their own little bolt-hole in France. As Richard said, looking back on his reasons: “I decided I didn't want to pay a penny more into a pension fund that others were benefiting from and the answer I came up with was to buy a property in France with a small mortgage which my family and friends would benefit from and not some anonymous suit in the city.” They both had warm memories of their youth when they had more...
Estate agents – how they work in France
7th September 2011 - 04:17French estate agents are regulated by the Government and they must be professionally qualified and licensed. They must also hold insurance. All agents must possess a carte professionelle, which is granted only to those with certain professional qualifications or considerable experience. The carte must be renewed annually and its number and place of issue should be shown on the agent's letterhead so it is important to check that when you employ an agent to show you properties. If more...
Types of property in France
27th July 2011 - 06:01France is a huge country with many different types of property. Traditionally, it is the Brits who love renovating property in France and it is not hard to find places which require at least a little “TLC”! The following are the main types of property, many of which you will find in various parts of France and some of which are particular to certain areas. Bastide The name bastide is used both for a certain type of village and more...