A selection of ten of the best cheap properties for sale in France in 2017
Bargain hunting is something of a national pastime in France, with "vide greniers" (literally, "loft emptying" sales similar to our car boot sales) packed with people every weekend, second hand charity shops like Emmaus and Troc becoming more popular than the big, flashy hypermarkets and fancy clothes shops. Perhaps it's just a sign of the times, as in this period of economic hardship Europeans must pull in their belts a little at least, but even so, bargain hunting is definitely cool in 2019. (Second hand France.)
Little wonder, then that bargain properties are also high on everybody's shopping lists. France has long been a rich hunting ground for cheap property (Cheap French Property), and although some say that the glory days for finding the best bargains are gone, there are still some surprising little gems to be found at amazingly low prices.
They say it's all about location, and this is as true of France as of anywhere. There are areas of the country where property is known to be lower priced than in others, but there are many factors that can change this in a surprisingly short timescale. Low cost airlines, such as Ryanair and easyJet opening up (or indeed, closing) routes can have a marked effect, as can the development and extension of the TGV rail service. Publicity, with television programmes like "A Place in the Sun" or "Little England" (based on the Dordogne) can boost the popularity of an area to quite an extent, pushing up property prices. (Most Popular TV Programmes about French Property.)
So, where to look? Traditionally, the lower priced areas include the Limousin, parts of Poitou-Charentes, Normandy and the lesser known inland and central regions of the Auvergne. However, if you keep a close eye on the market, cheap property can be found anywhere, at any time, as the following selection of bargain priced properties demonstrates.
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Houses For Complete Renovation 12,000 Euros Set in the village of Magnac Laval in the Haute Vienne, these two cottages are for renovation. But you do have good walls and a new roof to start you on the way. Magnac Laval has all the shops needed for everyday living, including a supermarket. It also has a restaurant and bar; so you have no need to leave the village for anything. The larger town of Bellac is 15 minutes by car. |
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NOW SOLD House to Renovate with Garden and Outbuildings 16,000 Euros House to renovate with three rooms, with outbuildings and garden, on a total surface of 478m². In detail, the property is set out as follows: Ground Floor: Room (23m²) : Tiled floor, sink, chimney, Room (17m²) : laminate flooring Room (17m²) : laminate flooring Loft awaiting conversion. Outside: Storage/ Barn (30m²) : new roof. Shed (20m²) Old house containing a room (25m²): paved floor, chimney. |
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detached stone property with garage in Priziac area. Land 392 sq.m, 700 sq.m (walking distance) 28,000 Euros Restoration project, detached stone property with garage in the Priziac area. Land 392 sq.m + 700 sq.m (walking distance). This property requires full restoration |
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NOW SOLD Small detached house renovated with 248m² of garden 33,500 Euros House in a quiet hamlet, off-road including the ground floor: a living room of 16m² / mini kitchen 3.70m² on the 1st floor: bedroom 9.30m² / bathroom - WC 2.80m² / storage room / storage With adjoining garden of 248m² Electric hot water tank / heating / double glazing wood / sanitation and electrical wiring are recent |
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Large House to Renovate with Attached Barn 39,000 Euros In a hamlet in the countryside, large house to renovate with attached barn and sheds and a ruin. All on a plot of 5000 m²approx. |
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2 or 4 bedroom detached house – bargain price – quiet location 51,230 Euros Value for money - REDUCED - This Charentais farmhouse, situated in a small hamlet, is ready to move into but needs redecoration and some alterations to make the most of its interesting layout. The ground floor comprises a large lounge diner of 34m², a bare kitchen of 15m², a store room alongside also 15m², an access corridor, 2 bedrooms 18m² & 13m², a shower room, WC... |
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NOW SOLD Reduced price - hamlet house/3 BR/500m² attached garden 59,950 Euros In a peaceful hamlet, lovely semi-detached house just across the borders of the Haute Vienne into the Dordogne. Downstairs is a living room with American kitchen and a second room connecting to the barn. The plumbing is installed here for sanitation. The barn has been adjoined to give a 32m² downstairs room with a 19m² mezzanine. With the addition of a second kitchen this could be closed off from the main house to rent out as a small gite. Overall the property is 100m². |
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NOW SOLD Habitable Village House with Garden Requiring Completion, 4+ Bedroom Potential 69,000 Euros This excellent priced village house which sits in quarter of an acre of land has been partially renovated with mains drainage, water, electricity and double glazed windows all in place. You can live comfortable on the premises whilst completing the renovation. The property has the potential for 4+ bedrooms plus additional ground floor rooms by extending into the stone outbuildings connected to the side and rear of the house. A good sized garden of 1,125 m2 completes the property. |
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The above ten properties show the spread of property types and locations where cheap property can still be found in France. Of course, some of the properties are for renovation or are small, but as the above shows there is also a possibility of buying a good sized family home for not too much money.
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Joanna Simm moved to the Languedoc area of south-west France in October 2004 having found her property through French Property Links.
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