News and info relating to the property selling process in France
Buying a property abroad can be a daunting experience if you are not familiar with local procedures and terminology.
Bust the jargon with our articles about the French property buying and selling process. You'll find out how French estate agents work and how it differs from the UK. You can find info on what fees to expect and if you're selling how you can market your property on the internet.
We aim to demystify the whole subject so that you can buy or sell your property with peace of mind. If you've got a question - just let us know. We might even write an article to help you out!
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.
Featured Article: FRENCH TAX ON HOLIDAY HOMES DROPPED
Great news for people thinking of buying a property in France as well as those who have already bought. The French government have completely dropped the well publicized plans to levy a tax on holiday homes in France.
Featured Article: VIAGER AND PROPERTY IN FRANCE
A Viager can be a very useful way of people buying or selling property in France, being similar to an equity release scheme in the UK. This article explains fully how a Viager may be used, the different types available, who are the more likely people to use one, and where in France they are popular. It also points out the risk elements involved.
Featured Article: SELLING HOUSES IN FRANCE
This is an article on how to go about selling your house in France. It offers advice from people who are in the process of doing just this very thing, as well from people who are in the property business.
Featured Article: FRENCH ESTATE AGENTS
With French estate agents working so very differently to those in the UK, it may help prospective property buyers to read this article which outlines the way in which French estate agents work.
Featured Article: PROPERTY SALES IN FRANCE
Buying and selling property in France can be confusing. This article discusses who is likely to be involved in your French house purchase or sale and what they do. The sales process is also outlined, in easy to follow steps.
Featured Article: PROPERTY IN FRANCE - GETTING MORE INFO
This article explains what to do once you have seen a property you like the look of on our site. It describes how you go about getting more information from the seller and how you arrange a viewing of the property. It also offers some sound advice.
Featured Article: FRENCH ESTATE AGENTS
The French estate agency system works very differently to the UK system. This article briefly highlights the main differences and clarifies the role of the French estate agent. It also explains the basic steps involved in the house buying process in France.
Featured Article: BUYING A FRENCH PROPERTY - THE FEES
A breakdown of the fees involved when purchasing a property in France. Make sure your budget allows for the total cost of buying your property by casting your eye over this list of typical fees to expect.