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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Vacation - Work; illustrated edition edition (1 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854582984
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854582980
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.6 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Aimed at anyone looking for property in France, this guide provides information on property prices, housing regulations and taxation, as well as essentials such as raising finance and dealing with estate agents and arranging removals. A 70-page section provides details of up-and-coming areas.

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BUYING A HOUSE IN
FRANCE

From Normandy to the Cote d’Azur
– Where & How to do it.

MAKING A FRESH START
DREAM RETIREMENT
FINDING A HOLIDAY HOME
THE UP-AND-COMING AREAS
THE LAW, AGENTS & CONTRACTS
PACKED WITH USEFUL CONTACTS
PERSONAL CASE HISTORIES

Part 1 – Vive la France!
- History, culture and economy
- Visas, permits & residence regulations
- Health care and education
- Communications & keeping in touch
- Food, drink and shopping

Part II – Location, Location…
- Profiles of the regions of France
- Climate, topography & attractions
- Types of property available
- Comparative tables of prices
- Selecting the best places to buy

Part III – The Purchasing Process
- Red tape, planning & surveys
- Securing legal & other experts
- Currency conversion, tax, mortgages
- Conveyancing, contracts & deposits

Part IV – What Happens Next
- Restoration and renovation
- Dealing with local artisans
- Gardens, pools & security
- Making money from your property
- Removals, pets and customs --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, beginner-friendly guide, 28 April 2004
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One of the best things about this book is the way it is beginner-friendly- it does not assume that you already know a lot about France and theFrench way of life. It begins with a thorough rundown of the French way oflife, from motoring regulations and the telephone system to the healthsystem, including useful stuff such as whether your computer will workthere.
I personally know Brittany and Normandy pretty well but not much else so Iwelcomed the regional guide to the other parts of the country – the typeof countryside, how built up they are etc, which gives exactly what youneed to know on the types and prices of houses there and also lesspractical but fun info on regional food specialitities.
But the heart of the book is all its detail on actually buying a house,from finding and dealing with estate agents to the buying procedure. Withthis book I feel forewarned about the differences between buying a housein France and in the UK (for example, I now know that it is very rare toget a survey done before buying a house in France) and know what to expectonce I start house-hunting in earnest!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, 29 Jun 2004
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This book is fantastic and informative. I have never travelled to France and have found the book answers a lot of my questions. Also it contains many further contacts e.g. schools, government buildings ect. that we would need to contact before beginning to move. Excellent book for a novice france house buyer.
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