uying a home in France can properties currently for sale,
be a complex process. From they will offer multiple photos
finding your dream home to of the property's exterior,
relocating to France there are interior and grounds together
many hurdles to overcome before with comprehensive narrative
you can relax and enjoy the about the property itself. Also
lifestyle and beautiful it will often have a search
environment that France is facility through which you can
renowned for. In Part 1 of this view properties that match your
series, Oliver Phillips of PFS specific criteria, and often
France offer additional benefits such as
(http://www.propertyforsalefrance email notification of new
.co.uk/) walks you through the properties, newsletters and other
process of finding and making an information to help you in your
offer on your dream home in search. Of course the big
France. advantage is that you can build a
shortlist of potential properties
without having to visit France,
saving you money from the start.
Finding your new French property Whether you use the Internet or
is the first hurdle. Assuming you not, when considering a property,
have an idea what you want, in make sure you get photos and
which location and how much you information before you view the
can afford, the easiest route to property. You can cut down on
searching for properties is often wasted trips and expense this
via the Internet using a way.
reputable French property
website. The advantages are
obvious; a good website will not
only offer a large database of When buying a property in France,
unlike in the UK, it is often areas command premiums only
normal for the Buyer to pay all because they are widely known and
the fees. These comprise the popular. You can often get an
estate agent fee and the notary equivalent property in another
fee (who perform the conveyance). region for much less.
Fees can be around 15% of the
purchase cost of the property,
which on a €150,000 purchase
represents an additional You should also consider getting
€22,500 in fees. If you can to know the area before you buy.
deal direct with the owner, and Talk to people who have already
not buy through an estate agent, purchased their home, holiday in
you could save around 6% or the area, or even rent for a
€9000 on the same €150,000 period and meet the neighbours
property. This is an increasingly before you finalise your
popular option and is possible decision. As with any property
since sellers are not tied in to purchase, your neighbours will be
a single agent. Again you are a part of your life once you've
likely to find properties bought your new home.
advertised for sale by owner on a
French property website such as
PFS France.
Try to negotiate. Contact a local
valuer to get an impartial
opinion. This will cost money,
If you are looking for good value but will provide you with a
for money, consider looking for neutral view of the properties
property in areas that you value, and possibly a stronger
haven't previously visited and bargaining position so may pay
are not familiar with. Certain for itself many times over.
a specialist to act specifically
in your interest, and finally,
just as in the UK get the
Most importantly, consider taking property inspected by a qualified
independent legal advice, through buildings surveyor. Unexpected
another notary or a UK based bills could take the shine off
specialist. The vendor instructs your dream home very quickly.
the notary who acts in the sale
of the property. They are acting Copyright 2005 Oliver Phillips.
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would be well advised to appoint
About the Author:
Oliver Phillips works for PFS France (http://www.propertyforsalefrance.co.uk/) a business that helps French property owners advertise and sell, and potential buyers find, some of the finest and best cared for traditional French properties available.
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