Free Guide To Buying Property In France

The purchasing of residential property in France is generally speaking well organised, efficiently practiced and offers considerable protection for purchasers, mortgagees and vendors, it is highly regulated and laws are strictly enforced. This guide is designed to give potential buyer's a broad understanding of the buying process, its main implications and associated issues.

Table of Contents

Persons And Organisations Involved In The Purchase Process

  • Estate agents
  • Private sellers
  • Notary
  • Land survey office
  • Land registry office
  • Land surveyor

The Purchase Process

  • Purchase of an existing property
  • The purchase of a property off plan or during the course of construction
  • Leaseback transactions
  • Life annuity transaction

Issues Relating To The Purchase Process

  • Purchase costs
  • Purchase conditions
  • Pre-emption rights
  • Searches
  • Planning issues
  • Surveys
  • Legal representation
  • Power of attorney
  • Financing
  • Co ownership agreement
  • French inheritance law

Taxes On Residential Property

  • Annual taxes
  • Inheritance tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Income tax
  • Wealth tax

 

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