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Essential Info is packed with advice
to help you with your French property search.
Considering moving to
France but unsure about the details... like how the French education system
works? Go to "Moving to France".
Want to know what life will be like in France... will
the kids like it? What about the pets? For a flavour of
real life (and some humorous anecdotes) go to "Living in France".
For articles about property in France e.g. the
best areas to buy a ski chalet, and what to look for
when buying a property with a lake. Go to "Property
in France".
Looking for ways to save money on your house
purchase? Why not use a currency broker to help with the
money transfer process? For further information go to "Money Transfer".
For our monthly pick of the best properties for sale in France look at "Take 5
in France".
Not sure how the buying or selling process works? Want to know
more about Estate agents in France? Skip to "French
Property Sales".
For a list of the best books on French Property head
for the "Bookshop".
And for help on using the French Property Links
website go to "Help". Essential Info
is your passport to France - our aim is to make your
life easier by supplying you
with key need-to-know facts at the outset.
Further articles other than those listed here can be
found by using the appropriate links. However, if you consider there's a topic we haven't
covered, please let us know by using the link below:.
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If you're moving to France, this section offers practical
advice to prepare you for all aspects of your new life "en
France". More on
Moving to France. (You may also find the section below
on living in France helpful, as the articles there go
hand-in-hand with these articles, as they give accounts of
many real life experiences.) |
Featured Article:
FRENCH TAX CHANGES IN 2011
This article outlines those tax changes that have occurred
in France so far in 2011, at the time of writing (October 2011).
Find out how these new tax laws might affect you.
Featured Article:
INHERITANCE TAX IN FRANCE AND THE ASSURANCE VIE OR PCP
For those of you thinking of moving to France with assets
and property to your name, this article may be of interest. It
discusses the laws of Inheritance Tax in France, and offers
advice on how you might be able to reduce your Inheritance Tax
liability with an Assurance Vie or PCP.
Looking for all
the other articles about moving to France? Use the following
link:
Moving to France
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Thinking of living in France? Get
the benefit of experience from those who have gone before
you. These articles are all written by contributors who are
now based, or have been based in France. More on
Living in France. |
Featured Article:
FRENCH SPEAKING CANADA
This article discusses all things to do with those areas of
Canada which are quintessentially French. It includes
information on the history of French speaking Canada as well
information about the current property market.
Featured Article:
LANGUEDOC FOOD - A SERIOUS SUBJECT!
French food is highly thought of, but are you familiar with
Languedoc food? The gastronomy of this part of France is
delicious, and if you are not aware of its specialities,
then read on. Mouth-watering dishes from each department are
discussed, made from natural local ingredients. This results
in one of the healthiest, most superb selection of dishes in
the country.
Looking for all the other
articles about living in France? Use the following link:
Living in France
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Whatever type of property you have in mind, let our
articles help you decide. Find out where your chosen type of
property is most commonly found in France and what you can
expect to pay for it. Also, read about different areas of
France and what they can offer you, before you make a final
decision on where to buy. More on
Property in France.
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NEW 24/1/2012
Featured Article:
BEST REDUCED PRICE PROPERTY FOR SALE IN FRANCE IN JANUARY
2012
This article highlights ten of the best reduced price
properties currently on the market in France. Now is the
time to grab a bargain!
NEW 24/1/2012
Featured Article:
BEST ARCHITECT DESIGNED HOMES FOR SALE IN FRANCE IN JANUARY
2012
Architect designed homes in France can be stunning but need
not cost the earth, as this article demonstrates. Here the
ten best architect designed properties currently on the
market are selected, with prices starting at just 198,000
Euros for a three bedroom house with stunning views.
Looking for all the other
articles about property in France? Use the following link:
Property
in France
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We have a dedicated area for money transfer. Use the link
below or the fifth
button at the top of each page to find out more about
sending money to France.
More on money transfer...
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Featured Article:
TAKE 5 IN FRANCE - PROPERTIES WITH EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS FROM
33,000 EUROS
Everyone wants a room with a view, or rather a property with
a view, so this month we have chosen five properties in
France which all have exceptional views. Of course one
person's exceptional view may not be to another person's
liking, so with this in mind, our selection is varied and
includes a building plot at €33,000, a ski apartment at
€110,000 and house with its own fishery at €407,750.
Featured Article:
TAKE 5 IN FRANCE - PROPERTIES IN AND AROUND CARCASSONNE FROM
88,000 EUROS
Carcassonne, in the Aude department of Languedoc-Roussillon,
is a wonderful mediaeval town, highly sought after as a
place to live or own property. We have found five properties
this month, which although not all in Carcassonne itself, go
to show that the town and the surrounding area might be more
affordable than you think. The five include a village house
at €88,000, a city centre apartment at €145,000, and a
farmhouse with vineyards at €699,600.
Looking for all the other Take
5 articles? Use the following link:
Take 5 - The Best Houses in France
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Read up on the French house purchase process, how French
estate agents work, and what fees are likely to be charged.
More on
French Property Sales.
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Featured Article:
DIAGNOSTIC IMMOBILIER AND SELLING PROPERTY IN FRANCE
This article is about the diagnostics immobiliers or
diagnostic tests (similar to the old HIPs in the UK), that
currently must be carried out before you can sell your house
in France. Details are given as to the exact tests required,
how much these cost and how you go about finding someone to
do them.
Featured Article:
PROPERTY DOMAIN NAMES FOR SALE
Anyone with a website knows just how important the
domain name is. It defines your online presence and it can
massively help with your search engine positions. If you
have a website relating to French property or you're
considering getting one then look over this list of domains
that are currently available. They might give you the
competitive advantage you're looking for.
Looking for all the other
articles about French property sales? Use the following link:
French
Property Sales
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Take a look at our selection of books about French
property. These recommended titles provide almost everything
there is to know about buying a property in France.
More
on French Property Books... |
Featured Article:
THE FRENCH PROPERTY BUYER'S HANDBOOK by Natalie Avella
This book is for anyone looking to buy a property in France to
use as a holiday home, to work from, or to start a new life
abroad. It is a comprehensive guide to all stages of buying
a house and moving to France. It has a wealth of contact
details and information, and can be used both as an active
reference guide when in France, and also for people who are
interested in, but not quite ready for, making the move.
Featured Article:
BUYING A HOME IN FRANCE by David Hampshire
This is a good
starting point if you are considering buying a place in France -
or even if you have already taken the plunge. It is totally up
to date (this edition updated for 2006), and excellent value.
The practical information will help you make the right decisions
up front and get organised after the purchase has been made. All
in all a good way to get to know many of the quirks of the
French system fast.
Looking for another title? Use the
following link:
The French Property Bookshop
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These articles show you how to find your way around our
site, to help you to find that French property of your
dreams. More on our
Help section. |
Featured Article:
HOW TO NAVIGATE FRENCH PROPERTY LINKS
Use this page to find your way around our website. It
explains where the main areas of the site are, how you
access them and what information you can find out in these
areas.
Featured Article:
HOW TO USE THE "FRENCH PROPERTY" PAGE
Use this page to find your way around the "French Property"
page on our website. It
explains the different ways you can search for property on
our site, and shows you how you can refine your search if
necessary.
Looking for the other
Help articles? Use the following link:
Help
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