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You can find the following articles in this section :
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3D imaging for newbuild and extension
3D imaging in the restoration or construction of a building
Why is the using of 3D imaging important in the restoration or construction of a building?
ArtetrA, agency of architecture and interior concept, located in Perpignan, explains to us:
Everyone knows that plans mean little to (...) read more...
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Before buying property in France....
Before buying property in France.... (Lanquedoc Roussillon)
Some thoughts to take into consideration
by Lewis Gunn
Our experience of buying houses is that the following are worth considering as part of the buying decision. What makes a very desireable residence secondaire may not be any good (...) read more...
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Buying a property
Buying a Property
About estate agents in France
The simplest way to find a property to buy is via an estate agent as you rarely see ’for sale’ signs outside French property. One of the main reasons for this is that a seller can put his property for sale with as many estate (...) read more...
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Buying a property
Buying a Property
About estate agents in France
The simplest way to find a property to buy is via an estate agent as you rarely see ’for sale’ signs outside French property. One of the main reasons for this is that a seller can put his property for sale with as many estate (...) read more...
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Conveyancing and estate planning
Conveyancing and estate planning
There are many aspects of French law that are not found in the systems operating in common law countries.
French conveyancing
The worry for some buyers is that they might acquire property which they cannot sell in future years. Several recurring themes include (...) read more...
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Estate agents and the Loi Hoguet
More and more English estate agents are forming links with French agents to sell French properties in England, not always legally.
Stephen Smith answers your questions on how to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with rogue agents.
Do you need any special qualifications to sell French property? (...) read more...
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French vocabulary for legal and business
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abonnement - subscription
abus de confiance - breach of trust
accord - agreement
accrédité - authorised (représentant accrédité - autorised agent)
accusé de reception - acknowledgement of receipt
acheteur - buyer
acte - certificate, deed
*acte d’association - partnership (...) read more...
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Immo News - what’s in store for 2008?
What’s in store for 2008? - With Louise Sayers 2007 saw a sobering of the rampant market of the previous few years with prices stabilising. This meant that well priced properties did sell but there was, and continues to be, a glut of overpriced property on the market.
Let’s start (...) read more...
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Independant legal advice in France
Stephen Smith answers your questions on the quality of legal and other advice you get from France.
What should property buyers do when it comes to getting advice?
The purchase of a property in France involves a substantial financial commitment, yet too often buyers know surprisingly (...) read more...
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Property prices 2007
Property prices 2007
According to the Semaine du Roussillon, of 29th march to 3rd April, property prices in the Roussillon are as follows.
Perpignan and outskirts
Old: 1905€/m2
Newbuild: 1800 - 2200€/m2 -
Land: 230 - 255€/m2 Céret and Vallespir
Old: 1500 - (...) read more...
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SCI’s - some taxing problems
SCI’s - some taxing problems
If you are thinking of buying or already own French property via a French civil property-holding company (‘SCI’) now is the time to consider or review the effect of French law and tax. Don’t leave things too late. Otherwise, your French (...) read more...
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Setting up in your new home in the P-O
Setting up in your new home in the P-O
Are you feeling daunted about getting set up in your new home in the P-O? If you can’t face wading through the infamous French administrative quagmire, help is at hand.
This friendly, family-run company will take away the stress with their (...) read more...
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Talking from experience.....
Talking from experience...
No matter how many texts you may read on property acquisition in France, there is nothing quite as good as learning from other people’s mistakes! Below are some tips from those who have already been through the process of buying property in France. If you have (...) read more...
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Taxes payable on property purchase
Taxes payable on property purchase
Land Tax or Property Tax (taxe foncière)
This is an annual charge payable to the council and is due and payable yearly between September and November. There is a two year exemption for newly built properties
Dwelling Tax (Taxe d’habitation) (...) read more...
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The actual move
The actual move
There is no doubt that moving in any circumstance can be a very stressful and worrying experience. Moving abroad of course tends to be even more so as not only does it involve the physical move but also a transition to a whole new world - culture, language and legal (...) read more...
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The seven day cooling-off period and your deposit
The seven day cooling-off period and your deposit
Many intending buyers ask questions like:
When does my purchase contract become legally binding on me and my vendor?
When must I pay my deposit?
Rather unhelpfully the French end will usually consider that they have answered these (...) read more...
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Why it might pay to buy to let
Why it might pay to buy to let
Acquiring a leaseback property
Stephen Smith of Stephen Smith (France) Ltd does the maths and finds buying a leaseback property could be a cost-effective way to own a home in France
Acquiring leaseback property has aroused a great deal of interest recently (...) read more...
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